Experiences labelled with 'Regata Storica'
With 118 islands poised atop a marshy lagoon, it's no wonder you can't find a single car in Venice. All means of transport here take a more placid form: gondolas, vaporetti (water buses) and traghetto (gondola ferries). With buildings emerging directly out of the water, a gondola ride along the Grand Canal Venice remains one of the best ways to see the enchanting reflections of this marvelous city. Gondola rides hail tired visitors, drained from wandering Venice's maze-like streets, to sit back in their lushly appointed seats draped in velvet and Persian rugs. Melting into the well-preserved old world extravagance of a gondola, one can hardly refrain from rampant day dreams. This traditional Venetian rowboat is also a popular evening pastime for love birds—whom, if ...
Flamboyant candies, elegant lamps and ornate miniature statuettes are just some of the most fashionable and customary designs used in the world-renowned Murano blown glass. Murano is located just 3 km north of Venice and shares much the same composition of its neighbour—a lagoon of islands separated by canals and maneuvered by bridges and boats. The main difference between these two water worlds is the inferno that burns in Murano's glass-making heart. Murano blown glass is adored worldwide for its impeccable quality and craftsmanship. The tradition of glass-making in Venice dates back to the 9th century and grew in popularity as the city's major industry. Historically, Murano blown glass was a great source of pride for the city, and in order to maintain its status, ...
