Showing posts with label Venice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Venice. Show all posts

Thursday, June 19, 2014

A Hidden Little Gem

Burano, Italy

The colorful island village of Burano is situated in the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon. Famed for its delicate lace made by hand with needles, this quaint community is well worth the forty minute boat ride from Venice. Once visited by Leonardo Da Vinci, Burano is a favorite with artists and tourists alike.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Historic Beauty

Once the center of Europe's commerce and culture, today Venice is still a city like none other. While the rest of the world's famous cities continuously evolve, the island city once home to Antonio Vivaldi, finds its identity in the historic beauty around every bend of every canal.