Christmas in Venice is very different from any other country or city in the world. You will not see massive amounts of decoration pieces in windows on houses, instead you will see magnificent sites that normally you won't see at home.
Brightly painted gondolas will be crossing the canals and carrying Santas lit up with many magical lights. Christmas trees tend to be small and skinny.
That's due to the fact that trees are usually carried in small boats (not cars) and then brought home for several floors with no elevators. Disposing of trees is a highly specialized trade, almost a science.
One of the best ways to spend Christmas Eve in Venice is to attend the midnight mass at St. Mark's Basilica. The midnight mass starts at 10:30 p.m. and you should get there early to get a seat (no tickets needed).
North entrance is usually a better choice as west entrance is often used by tourists and crowded. The square is fully lit with lights and the cool brisk air adds magic to the atmosphere, the canal water is splashing away in the background.
In Piazza San Marco, you'll find the famous "Caff? Florian" open on Christmas Day as well. A good place for Christmas breakfast and coffee in the morning! Every year on December 26th, the Frari Church in Campo dei Frari (San Polo) offers a free concert at 4:00 p.m.
The church is filled with impressive art, including Titian's Assumption of the Virgin, Canova's Tomb and a carved monk's chair from 1468. The music is magnificent. Get there early and dress warmly. The Christmas services differ from church to church. The larger ones are well worth seeing whatever your religion is.
During the days leading up to Christmas and the day after, there are many markets around the Rialto Bridge area. Some propose antiques, others foods and spices from all over Italy and souvenirs from Venice you would buy as presents and bring home to your loved ones.
A wonderful site during this time under the Christmas spirit and lights is to stroll through these markets and see parents carrying children on their shoulders or in their arms pointing and smiling towards many amazing things Venice puts forward during this holiday.
Sometimes it seems as though even more places are closed on December 26th than on the 25th. It is best to plan ahead and make Dinner reservations for your Christmas.
During this time the weather varies as there are lots of cloudy days with mild temperatures or brilliant blue skies. The air is crystal clear and brisk. On these days, Venice is so perfectly reflected in the water that it is easy to mistake one world from the other.
Can you think of a more magical place to spend the holidays other than Venice!! - 16752
Brightly painted gondolas will be crossing the canals and carrying Santas lit up with many magical lights. Christmas trees tend to be small and skinny.
That's due to the fact that trees are usually carried in small boats (not cars) and then brought home for several floors with no elevators. Disposing of trees is a highly specialized trade, almost a science.
One of the best ways to spend Christmas Eve in Venice is to attend the midnight mass at St. Mark's Basilica. The midnight mass starts at 10:30 p.m. and you should get there early to get a seat (no tickets needed).
North entrance is usually a better choice as west entrance is often used by tourists and crowded. The square is fully lit with lights and the cool brisk air adds magic to the atmosphere, the canal water is splashing away in the background.
In Piazza San Marco, you'll find the famous "Caff? Florian" open on Christmas Day as well. A good place for Christmas breakfast and coffee in the morning! Every year on December 26th, the Frari Church in Campo dei Frari (San Polo) offers a free concert at 4:00 p.m.
The church is filled with impressive art, including Titian's Assumption of the Virgin, Canova's Tomb and a carved monk's chair from 1468. The music is magnificent. Get there early and dress warmly. The Christmas services differ from church to church. The larger ones are well worth seeing whatever your religion is.
During the days leading up to Christmas and the day after, there are many markets around the Rialto Bridge area. Some propose antiques, others foods and spices from all over Italy and souvenirs from Venice you would buy as presents and bring home to your loved ones.
A wonderful site during this time under the Christmas spirit and lights is to stroll through these markets and see parents carrying children on their shoulders or in their arms pointing and smiling towards many amazing things Venice puts forward during this holiday.
Sometimes it seems as though even more places are closed on December 26th than on the 25th. It is best to plan ahead and make Dinner reservations for your Christmas.
During this time the weather varies as there are lots of cloudy days with mild temperatures or brilliant blue skies. The air is crystal clear and brisk. On these days, Venice is so perfectly reflected in the water that it is easy to mistake one world from the other.
Can you think of a more magical place to spend the holidays other than Venice!! - 16752
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