Venice is situated on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. The islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon, an enclosed bay that lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave rivers (more exactly between the Brenta and the Sile).

We went to Venice on a day trip from Kranjska Gora in Slovenia.

St Mark’s Square

This is considered one of the finest squares in the world and is certainly one of the most famous.

When you visit in high tide then chances are you will get wet feet.

When we visited in 2007 this was one of the few places that encouraged people to feed the pigeons.

Ponte della Paglia

The original structure was built in 1360 but the current structure dates from 1847. The original structure was the oldest stone bridge in Venice.

Grand Canal

The grand canal us probably the most famous of Venice’s canals which is between the lagoon near the Santa Lucia railway station and the basin at San Marco. It runs for 3.8 km and has an average depth of 5 meters.

San Giorgio Maggiore

The 16th-century Benedictine church is on the island of the same name.

Bridge of Sighs

The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and passes over the Rio di Palazzo. It is used to connect the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace to the New Prison.

Gondola’s

One of the most popular ways to see Venice is from a Gondola. Ideal Job for Keith as he wouldn’t have to duck when going under bridges.

These Gondola’s are awaiting the arrival of the next cruise ship.

Venice on a Budget

Pianist playing a Piano in a café on St Mark’s Square, if you want a coffee whilst you listening expect to pay nearly £20.00 and that was in August 2007.

Alternatively move away from the Grand Canal and St Mark’s Square and there are bars and cafe’s that serve excellent food and great wine and are relatively, by Venetian standards, cheap.

It’s expensive if you want to spend a penny?