The San Marco basin is an area of the Venetian Lagoon where you can find the Riva degli Schiavoni the lively waterfront area and promenade in front of the Doges Palace. It’s also a great place to gondola spot as it’s where lines of these iconic waterbourne vessels dock up. You can also see theContinue reading “Gondolas galore”
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St Mark’s Square
Piazza San Marco, also known as St Mark’s Square, is the principal public square of Venice. It is home to some of the most iconic architecture in the city including The Doges Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. The Doges Palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former RepublicContinue reading “St Mark’s Square”
Cruising the canals
Our first day in Venice and we’re exploring the sights of the Grand Canal including the iconic Rialto Bridge. The Grand Canal is 2.4 miles long with an average depth of five metres. The banks of the canal are lined with more than 170 buildings, most of which date from the 13th to the 18thContinue reading “Cruising the canals”
Venice
We’ve headed back to Venice for the first time in 14 years and we’re straight back into the faded grandeur of this beautiful old city. Venice was one of our first ever holidays together. so its a special place for us. We’re staying in a lovely little air b and b just ten minutes fromContinue reading “Venice”
Grotta della Poesia
To end our epic journey around Puglia, we’re ending on another stunning natural high – a turquoise wonder that is loved by the locals. The Cave of Poetry – Grotta della Poesia – in the southern part of Apulia is rightfully listed among the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world according to NationalContinue reading “Grotta della Poesia”
Laidback Lecce
Baroque fantasy Lecce is a marvel of architectural beauty with its buildings hewn from the local limestone. Building buffs will be spoilt for choice as they wander the streets gazing in awe upwards! Piazza del Duomo is surrounded by delightful buildings, so if you’re short on time then head there to soak up some ofContinue reading “Laidback Lecce”
Gallipoli
Our next home from home for the next few days is in the coastal town of Gallipoli. This is the town in Puglia, not to be confused with the Turkish location that was the site of a disastrous 1st World War battle, This Gallipoli is an attractive town, split into an old town and aContinue reading “Gallipoli”
Vieste
Vieste is a coastal town in Gargano National Park. It’s a pretty seaside town that sits on a white cliffed promontory jutting into the sea. In medieval times, the port was frequently attacked by pirates, Saracens and other enemies of the Kingdom of Naples. Below the curious wooden structure is a Trabucco – a centuries-oldContinue reading “Vieste”
Gargano Coast
The stunning coast of Gargano houses numerous beaches and resorts such as Vieste, Peschici and Mattinata. We’re just cruising along, stopping off at beaches along the way 🙂 The town of Vieste can be seen in the background and that is where we are heading next.
Marvellous Monopoli
Another couple of Puglian towns to tick off the list are Monopoli and Poligano a Mare. Both are characterful and packed full of architecture and local colour. A colourful photographic exhibition dotted around Monopoli’s harbour details the local tradition of the Maya. Each spring young girls sit in elaborate altars decorated with fresh flowers toContinue reading “Marvellous Monopoli”