Day 57

Day 57: Venice

This morning we got on a boat to go to an island called Murano which has a glass factory on it. They showed us how to create a vase and a horse statue. It was incredible!! We then went into the store and they showed us all their statues they have produced. They said that none of their glasses statues are the same they make sure each one has a distinct difference.

From the island we had to get a water boat to the St Marks Square. The buildings that surrounded the water were absolutely incredible!

We then had a walking tour around the back streets of Venice. We learnt that venice is made of 415 islands and has over 150 bridges to connect the islands together. Our tour guide showed us many secret lane ways around venice which were so beautiful and had some gorgeous shops.

 

 

Went inside the St marks Bracillia Church this is where they buried St marks. It was not like the other churches we have been into this one was darker and more dramatic. The textiles on the floor and roof were incredible.

We had free time after seeing the church so we decided to do some last minute shopping around venice. I really wanted to get a charm for my bracelet and a mask. After our free time we then met Pino back at the place we left the boat. We then had an optional activity which was a lovely lunch in Barano.

Went over to the island Barano by boat which is famous for their bright coloured houses. It is their tradition if their families house was painted a certain colour that when you move out to have a house you have to paint it that colour. There were so many different colour and you would think it clashed but honestly all the colours together looked amazing!!!

Then we got to the restaurant that we were having our lunch. The building was a bright blue colour which really stood out. It was pretty busy and the tour booked out the entire back of the restaurant for us. The food they are most specialised in is fish. After lunch we had some free time to do last minute shopping before had to get back on the boat.

Then got back onto the boat to make our way back to the hotel from the other side of Venice.

Then went for a walk around the Jewish ghetto.This is where the Italians segregated the Jews from Italy and they only allowed useful Jews out. So it was almost like prisons for the Jewish people. When we walked around you could see that the Jewish communities still surround the area.

Then we walked around Venice at night. We didn't have any dinner because we weren't hungry from lunch. So instead we got to do some last minute shopping and have an ice cream.

Tomorrow we head back onto the coach to see the leaning tower of Pisa. 

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