It’s not just incorrigible romantics who fall helplessly in love with Venice, the city that is literally sinking in its own beauty. The light seems to rise from the water to shine on its facades, domes and bridges. And away from the well-trodden tourist paths, it’s still home to delightful little squares with trees and old-fashioned cafés.
Leave before nightfall, though, and you’ll miss the city in its finest hours. With the dark and the stillness it brings, Venice seems as majestic, magical and mysterious as a Murano-glass chandelier gleaming in the candlelight.
Author: Patricia Engelhorn; Photographer: Jürg Waldmeier
Out and about in Venice
City guide
The tiny bacaro (wine bar) behind the Rialto Market offers wines from the Veneto and Friuli regions, along with excellent snacks.
City portrait
A gondola ride is a “must” for any Venice visitor. Warmly recommended: the “romantic tour” for two with a bottle of prosecco included.
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