Wallowing on the Pizza 🍕: Italy

Italy is home to some of the world's most famous art, architecture, food, and wine. With so much to see and do, visitors will never be bored.

1. Palazzo Ducale

I liked how trippy it was (at least, how trippy it was in the editor, i just hope it's like that here on unsplash) — Photo by Andrea Marcheschi / Unsplash

The Palazzo Ducale is the official residence of the doge of Venice and is a beautiful Gothic building located on the waterfront. It has grand rooms of state, the doge's private apartments, and a complex of council chambers, courts, and prisons. The most impressive parts of the palace are at the top, including the Sala delle Quattro Porte (Hall of the Four Doors) with its lavish display of Venice's virtues by Giovanni Cambi, Titian, and Tiepolo.

2. Venice's neighborhoods

Venice is divided into six neighborhoods, known as sestieri. This division dates back to when the Romans arrived in the Lagoon and established a castrum there. The Venetian street number system reflects this division, with each sestiere having its own numeration. So here are some of them:

i. San Marco ☞ Best neighborhood for feeling at the center of the Lagoon

Early morning calm on venice — Photo by Faruk Kaymak / Unsplash

San Marco is a great place to be if you want to be surrounded by centuries-old buildings and luxury, as well as people. It's probably the most famous area of an already famous city. It's also an excellent choice if you want to avoid public transport and use your legs as much as you can, since all the major sights are within walking distance.

ii. San Polo ☞ Best neighborhood for straddling two worlds

Photowalking in the nigh of Venice. — Photo by Alessio Furlan / Unsplash

San Polo is a great place to be if you want to enjoy the landmarks on both sides of the Canal Grande, as well as above it. If you're looking to live the gourmand life, you can't miss the Rialto market, which is divided into fruits and vegetables and fresh seafood. And if you're looking for a good pre-dinner aperitivo, San Polo is the place to be.

Hope it helps you in some way:

1. Palazzo Ducale

2. Venice's neighborhoods

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