"CITY OF WATER" VENICE--A SHINING CRYSTAL IN ADRIATIC SEA

When people mention Venice, they may think of flowing waves, ancient bridges and Gondola. Venice has been known as "City of Water", "The Floating City" and "Queen of Adriatic". It's also a world-famous cultural city. 
Venice is located in the northeast of Italy in Adriatic Sea consisted of 118 small islands linked by bridges and separated by canals. This summer, I visited this dreamful city and was astonished by its unique architectural style and artistic atmosphere.

Gondola
Probably every visitor would take a Gondola to feel romance existing in every corner of Venice. When the boatman slowly push oars to pass through streets and bridges, you will be able to see the ancient buildings on both sides and the crowds coming backwards and forwards. The boatman is another landscape. As it is known, most of boatmen are handsome boys！

St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square is one of the most typical historical sites in Venice. Its three sides are surrounded by magnificent palace architecture. There're a variety of vivid stones carved on the surface of the architecture. From ancient times, here is the public center of political, religious activities and traditional festivals. Apart from its architecture, the thing impressed me most is the flocks of pigeons. They fly up and down, and walk back and forth. Visitors are able to be at peace with pigeons. They feed and slightly touch them. Indeed, this is a picture full of love and peace. 

Near St. Mark Square, there're lots of boutiques selling something original, such as colorful masks and glasses. Among them, triangel is my best love. Triangel is a series of artificial dolls which are said to be the symbol of love and luck. 

Other Things You Can Do
Except of the aforementioned places, other spots include Bridge of Signs, Venice Harbor and Golden Palace Venice. Bridge of Signs belongs to Baroque architecture. It's said that love can last eternally if couples kiss each other under the bridge. Venice Harbor is one of the largest harbors in Italy. Golden Palace Venice is the largest Gothic architecture in Venice. It's famous for its shining golden color and neat appearance. If you're tired, finding a cafe to sit down might also be a good choice.

Venice is prominent over the world in architecture, painting, sculpture and opera. It's the only city in the world that don't have cars. Boat is the only transportation here to move from one place to another. Right, water is the essence of Venice. Water in Venice is like God's tears which make here more elegant while creating a romantic dream of floating on blue waves.