🛶 ✨ A floating city of water in a dream: The ultimate journey of "romance and color" in Venice!

🌟 #Venice #Gondola #Burano #St. Mark's Square #Bridge of Sighs #ItalyTravel Venice, a city floating on water, its canals flowing with millennia of stories and poetry. This trip to Venice allowed me to experience both its ultimate romance and rich history; every corner was as beautiful as an oil painting!

🌈 Escape the Main Island: The Dreamy "Burano"!

When in Venice, island hopping is an absolute must! Especially Burano, which made my heart flutter. It's more famously known as the Colorful Island.

• Photography Tips: The houses on the island are painted in vibrant seven colors, supposedly to help fishermen identify their homes in the fog. Every shot here is an Instagram-worthy masterpiece! I especially recommend standing on the classic "Love Viewing Bridge" to capture the fairytale panorama of the canals and the colorful houses on both sides.

• Unique Souvenirs: Don't forget this is also the famous "Lace Island," where you can find exquisite handmade lace items as souvenirs.

🛶 Classic Experience: Your First Gondola Ride!

A trip to Venice isn't complete without a gondola ride! The gondola is the quintessential image of Venice—a small black boat, a gondolier in a striped shirt, taking you through the labyrinthine canals.

• Best Time to Go: I highly recommend riding at sunset! The light is soft, the crowds on the canals are slightly smaller, and the gondolier's songs echo through the ancient waterways. The romantic atmosphere will make your ticket price worthwhile!

• Little Secret: Legend has it that lovers who kiss under the Bridge of Sighs will have a love that lasts forever!

🏛️ Power and Sorrow: St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs
Step into St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) and experience the millennia-old glory and power of the Venetian Republic! • Palazzo Ducale: Once the residence of the Doge of Venice, its opulent interior symbolizes the wealth and power of the former canal city.

• The Sorrow of the Bridge of Sighs: After passing through the "Criminal Court" within the Palazzo Ducale, you'll cross the famous Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri). This bridge connects the courthouse and the prison. It's named for the sighs uttered by prisoners who, after being sentenced, would gaze out of the small windows onto Venice for the last time. Walking this path firsthand allows you to truly appreciate the stark contrast and sorrow of history.

💡 Travel Tips

• Vaporetto: The main mode of transport. It's recommended to purchase a one-day or multi-day pass for easy travel between the islands and the main island.

• Clothing: Venice involves a lot of walking, so flat shoes are recommended. Be aware of puddles (especially during the "high water" periods in autumn and winter).

• Theft Prevention: St. Mark's Square is crowded; always be vigilant with your belongings.

The beauty of Venice isn't something you see, it's something you feel with your heart. Which corner of Venice would you most like to capture your eternal memory in?