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| Abi and the canals in Venice |
There was no Sun here either |
Traffic signs for boats and gondolas |
The huge Cathedral of Saint Mark |
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| Bell tower |
Piazza San Marco |
Close-up of the front of the cathedral |
Piazzeta San Marco |
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| Palace of the Doges |
The balcony at the palace |
St. Theodorus, first patron of the city |
Winged lion, symbol of St. Mark |
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| Basilica viewed from the Piazzetta |
"Gondola Service" |
Another window at the Palace of the Doges |
Venetian gondolas |
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| One of the many bridges in Venice |
The famous "Bridge of Lamentations" (between the jail and court) |
Juan at Venice |
A Vaporetto stop (public transportation) |
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| View of a canal and a church tower |
Juan and Abi, about to fall to the sea |
A small park nearby |
Police boat |
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| A sample of the diverse architecture |
Golden mosaics at the Basilica |
Church of St. Mary of Nazareth (or of the Barefoot Friars) |
Church of St. Giacomo dall'Orio |
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| Ancient doorway |
More nice buildings |
Church of Saints Rocco and Polo |
Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari - Impressive on the inside! |
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| Main entrance |
Only postmen know how to get around here |
Doorway of another church (we had a combined ticket for 15 of them!) |
Rialto bridge over the Canal Grande |
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| St. Mark's Basilica |
Bronze horses (copies) stolen from Byzantium in the 3rd Cruzade |
Piazzetta San Marco |
Piazza San Marco |
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| Another church. They all have art treasures inside. |
Nativity scene, made of Burano crystal. |
Sunset over the Canal Grande... |
... from the Rialto bridge |
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