Comments on: Not finding quiet Venice? Don’t blame Venice.

By: Christopher Farinella

Christopher Farinella — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:47:20 +0000

Great Site! I am a Soldier staioned in Vicenza a city about 45 minutes from Venice. I make it to Venice at least 2 times a month with my wife and there is never a boring moment, there are many quiet moments but never and boring. I can never understand when my friends say that they did not enjoy Venice! I believe one must allow Venice to seep into oneself opposed to trying have it her entertain you like most other tourist destinations. Go to Venice to “feel” a part of Italy not to just to visit.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:20:30 +0000

Hi, Sheraz:

I hope you like Venice as much as I do, since you changed your trip! I do think that staying in Venice for a day or two is a much nicer way to see it than just on a day-trip – especially from Florence. Florence is far enough away that it would make for a very long day, and you’d feel rushed in a city that’s meant to be taken slowly.

As for day-trips, I did write up a list of day-trip options from Rome:
http://www.italylogue.com/featured-articles/day-trips-from-rome.html

Many of those are for places other than big cities or towns, including a couple gardens worth exploring. And some of the places on that list, even if the destination itself is a small town, offer spectacular hilltop views of the countryside. I’d say have a read through that list and see if anything strikes your fancy.

Ciao,
Jessica

By: Sheraz

Sheraz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:07:02 +0000

I am going to Italy with my wife on Sep 21st, 2009. Its our first time and we are very excited about it. I initially was planning on spending 6 days in Rome and 5 in Florence (with a day trip to Venice from Florence), but after reading about your love for Venice, I changed my plans to 5 days in Rome, 4 in Florence and 2 days in Venice. I am very excited about visiting Italy.
I have just one query. Me and my wife are both love ancient architecture and art. However, we share the same passion for natural beauty (mountains, trees, grass, rivers etc). Can you suggest a (easy) day-trip from either Rome or Florence where we can witness beautiful scenery?

By: bethany

bethany — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:58:01 +0000

Ugh, I am dying, your pictures are killing me! I just know that I will love Venice instantly! My husband and I are planning to visit Italy (for the 1st time, i’ve written to you about our trip before:) in May of 2010 and the fact that Venice is a city to “do nothing” in, thrills me to the core! That is exactly what I am looking for Venice to be, just a magical ancient city to walk around and get lost in….to soak up the directionless beauty of it all! Haha, I sound like a wannabe poetic cheeseball! Do you think mid May will be a good time to go? Oh how I love your passion for Venice and I must say that the city should thank you, because you are making me fall in love with her by proxy!

By: nyc/caribbean ragazza

nyc/caribbean ragazza — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:05:11 +0000

beautiful post and I agree with you 100%. I ate well in Venice and had a great time.

I went to Venice for a week during Thanksgiving two years ago. Even during low season St. Marks and the surrounding area was packed.

Once I moved away from that area it was magical. Venice is truly one of the most special places I have ever visited. I also went to Burano for a day and that was a nice trip.

I can’t wait to go back.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:51:38 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Vera – and there’s nothing wrong with being disappointed in Venice. It’s not for everyone. I just mean that if someone’s only complaint about Venice – if the only reason they didn’t like it – is that it was too crowded, I’m no longer going to accept that as a valid reason for not liking Venice. Is it crowded? Absolutely. And there are still – always – quiet places you can find in the city. That’s my story & I’m stickin’ to it.

Honestly, though, I’m perfectly fine with not everyone liking Venice. The fewer people who like it, the less crowded it is when I go.

By: Vera Marie Badertscher

Vera Marie Badertscher — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:19:57 +0000

At the risk of being stoned, I will say that I was terribly disappointed in Venice. And I did NOT follow the tourist mobs–I took to the back streets. However, the way it is laid out, you cannot avoid the crowds all the time, and if you want to hitch a boat ride, you’re going to be a sardine. (I was there in early June). I have an article coming up about my reaction to Venice at http://yourlifeisatrip.com You can all come over there and throw pigeons at me.

By: René Seindal

René Seindal — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:57:02 +0000

The St.Mark’s area is very nice and calm, from about 2am to 7am

Its really a great place for a night walk.

By: Cindy - Bello Ciccolato

Cindy - Bello Ciccolato — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:33:45 +0000

Terrific photos. Also love Venice – avoid St. Marks area.

By: Miss Expatria

Miss Expatria — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:27:56 +0000

Your pictures are killing me, Spiegel. Like daggers in my heart they are. KILLING ME.