Must-See Sights of Venice

I think that if you talk to any of the students who have been on our trip to Venice, they will agree on the top sights to see. On the first day of our spring trip we went to San Marco square. It is the center of Venice and it holds the Basilica de San Marco where the body of San Marco still rests. We then went to the San Marco church tower. It is very tall and if you go up there you will probably see all of Venice, and it looks very beautiful! Later in out trip we went to the Rialto bridge which is over 400 years old and is one of the most beautiful bridges in Venice. It is a large tourist attraction. If you are headed to Venice, we recommend these sights on your trip. Add a few of the other major attractions, and mix in some quiet stops, and I’m sure you will have a wonderful trip to Venice, the city of romance.

Nikita Kryuchin, Grade 7 and Sage Farrell, Grade 8

Doge's Palace

I am sure you know at least one of the highlights of Venice.....One of the biggest ones is definitely “St. Marc Square”, but do you know what the highlight of St. Marc Square is? I would say The Doge Palace. Now why? The tapping sound your feet make as they meet the marble floors, the columns that reach as high as you can see, the beautiful statues that greet you inside and out, the paintings that show you history, and the gorgeous views from the top of the palace. The Doge’s Palace has a long history, and we learned a lot about the way of life in Venice a long time ago.

You might be asking, who is the Doge? He is someone who is responsible to rule over Venice, and he was elected by the public of Venice. He had to be nice and everyone had to like him. A way to be elected was by being kind towards others and agree with all the decisions that the people make. Most Doge’s were very old and lived four to five years maximum before they died.

If you ever go to Venice, I highly recommend you visit the Doge’s Palace and walk through a palace that holds the history of the city on water.

Geraldine Lekszton and Charlotte Rupp