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Venice..A weekend on the city of water

There is something magical about going back in time. Venecians have maintained and preserved their beautiful islands and one can almost imagine what it must have been liked to row around those narrow canals hundreds of years ago
According to Venetian tradition, the couple riding in a gondola should kiss under each bridge and they will stay in love forever.😍

Venice in 24hrs was a wizzz! I loved it
There is a beauty that is hard to describe about Venezia
Firstly the idea that life revolves around canals takes some getting use to..but once you get the hang of it .. its fun

Travel tip: it is more economical to get a 24hr water taxi card for €20 pp from the booth outside the train station and enjoy travelling through the hundreds of canals day and night

Alcohol free Tiramisu
I discovered Heaven in a cup 😍😍😍😍
@itremercanti_venezia
As a purist i Started off with the original tiramisu then had to try the nutella tiramisu  ...words cant fully describe this amazing dessert!

Hotel:
Hilton Molino Stucky Venezia
What truly makes a great hotel is not only a beautiful hotel but a complete experience where staff pay attention to the little details.

From a personal handwritten note to towels shaped like swans we had an amazing experience and loved the hotel

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