Places La Serenissima…The Serene One? by Anne October 22, 2012 written by Anne October 22, 2012 Ah, Venice, is there any city like La Serenissima? What lies behind the beautiful mask of the serene one? Proud and mysterious, she beguiles, fascinates, intrigues and seduces us. Built on a delta and marshes, one million acres of pine tree forests stripped to create the foundation, this is a city that was willed into existence. Despite her reputed fragility, she has strong bones and a strong spirit! To fully enjoy and appreciate her, she must be met on her own terms. Venice remains unique and alluring. As one of the most visited cities in the world, serene is an adjective seldom used to describe a visit to Venice! Throngs of tourists wander the maze-like calles and squeeze onto the vaporetti. With maps in hand, they often appear befuddled and more than a little lost. But what better place to lose yourself? One can’t help but think that she is amused, but if you succumb to her charms and summon a sense of adventure, she will reveal her quiet, private world in which we are invited to simply pause… Boats sitting idle, water softly kissing stone, her beauty mirrored at every turn giving her that ethereal and otherworldly quality. As La Serenissima dances in her own lovely reflection, we surrender to her timeless beauty! 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Anne previous post Granita: Sicilian Thirst-Quencher next post The Etruscan Next Door Related Posts Italian Food in Bentonville, AR: A Guide to... April 9, 2023 Italian Food in Greeley: A Guide to the... April 9, 2023 Italian Food in Islamorada: A Culinary Journey April 9, 2023 The Rise of LA-Based Italian Food Chain: A... April 9, 2023 Mulberry Street Italian Food Center: The Ultimate Destination... April 9, 2023 Italian Food Broken Arrow: A Taste of Italy... April 9, 2023 Italian Food Flagstaff: A Guide to the Best... April 9, 2023 Italian Food Truck Austin: A Delicious Experience on... April 9, 2023 Piada Italian Street Food: The Delicious Angel Hair... April 9, 2023 Piada Italian Street Food Menu: A Delicious and... April 9, 2023