Venice has an
overwhelming sense of
culture which swallows
you up
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folk spilling out clutching large glasses
of red wine. This bar in particular has
live music and the walls are covered in
scribes of customers. Add your own or
sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
Venice also appeals to any fashionistas
out there with plenty of shops housing
great Italian clothing. One word of
advice though, when you see it, buy it.
You’ll never find the same shop again!
On our final full day we decided to pay
a visit to the street markets where most
of the locals go to buy their produce. I
really love a food market and so this was
heaven for me. There were stalls full of
the weird and wonderful, including fish
(some of which were still alive), meat
and vegetables. Many stalls sell Italian
spices so we bought a few to bring home
to sample. We couldn’t leave Venice
without also sampling the amazing Italian
Gelato. There were endless choices of
flavours including certain chocolate bars
which most people will recognise. I don’t
think we spoke for a good half an hour as
we were too busy scoffing them down.
The whole experience of Venice was
unforgettable. We sampled the best
seafood pastas, the best pizzas, the
best ice cream and the best views. We
bought lots back home with us, including
a ton of memories which will ensure I
never forget my birthday. Would I go
back? I’m not one for going back to the
same place twice, but I would absolutely
love to go during the masquerade festival
as I imagine the whole city comes alive.
Venice definitely has a little place in my
heart.
By Tia Clarke