Monday, October 31, 2011

VENICE


                                                             VENICE



Venice the queen of Adriatic

Floating city, city of canals, most romantic
City known for artistic movements and music
Place of Vivaldi, known for symphony and opera music

People blanch at waters approaching door steps
Flee at first sign of high tide news
So different are Venetians
Live in a city over river with posts driven.

 Walk in Venice from one end to other
It only takes about an hour
Arrows marking pathways to landmarks
Discover marvelous art and super architectures

Walk through the alleys
Or water trips to places
Or sit and watch the locals pass by
For visitors, a beautiful   delight

Little stores at every corner
Carnival masks, glass and marble paper
Murano glass, ornate, colorful, elaborate and skillful
In every shop you find them wonderful.

 Saint   Mark’s   Basilica on Piazza San Marco
A memorable visit in minds remains so
Bell tower, replica of tower collapsed in nineteen hundred and two
 The bell tower of Saint Mark, from top Venice view

Doge’s palace, political and judicial hub
Torre dell’Orologio, clock tower
Art work of Tintoretto, Canaletto, Tiepolo, in mind stays
Punt down in iconic gondola in picturesque water ways

Rialto  bridge   eight hundred years old
Replacing wooden one that collapsed
Museums of Italy, for art and glass works
For visitors spectacular attracts.

Venice a city of fairy tale
Cars banned, foot or water to take
Visit palaces, art and do shopping
Wander   merrily,   drink   Bellini
K.S.V.SESHADRI

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