I have always enjoyed visiting Venice and one of the reasons is that once I move away from the crowds there are some very peaceful sights to be seen. I like to go off the main path and when I do I’ve found places like this.
It was very quiet except for the sound of a boat passing by. There were no people around and it was a wonderful experience.
As I continued walking a found a scene that combines several of my favorite things – water, a bridge, and fresh, crisp laundry hanging from the windows. Although I didn’t see anyone it shows that even in Venice people are doing everyday tasks but in an artistic way!
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Meg Travels 
Always enjoy your Venice photos, Meg. Enjoy the weekend!
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Thank you Amy – it’s one of my favorite places!
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It does look pretty, with the canals instead of streets, but I can’t help thinking about the dampness in the houses. Nice photos.
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Thanks – I also wonder whether all that water has an impact on the houses!
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Beautiful Meg. I love Venice. So many hidden treasures.
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Thank you Tracey! It’s such a wonderful place… :)
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Lovely Venice!
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It is truly a gorgeous city!
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I can’t even imagine the beauty of living like this, where your first step out the door is onto a charming bridge…but I’d sure like to give it a try! Great photos as always.
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Thanks – I also think that it would be an amazing place to live!
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When I was in Venice we took a gondola ride with a singing gondolier. Not exactly serene but I loved every tacky, touristy minute of it and it is a great memory! On our own we got lost and I loved that too. Your photos bring back lovely memories.
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The gondola experience is as much fun as getting away from the crowd – Venice is such a wonderful place!
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I can’t even imagine what it would be like to have boats rather than cars pass my window. Something about the water does offer peace.
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It really is a different world and the boat rides are a great way to get around!
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Getting away from St Mark’s Square and the shops surrounding it is definitely the key to enjoying Venice and seeing the peaceful beauty that you’ve captured. Can’t wait to return :-)
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I agree with you – it’s a marvelous place to see and I’d like to go back again!
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Idyllic serenity, Meg :)
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It has lots of calm and tranquil scenes!
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Nice walking tour and well selected photos! Venice is still on our list, maybe someday.
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Thank you! I hope that you get to visit Venice – it’s really beautiful… :)
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It’s hard to imagine finding quite spots in Venice. I haven’t visited but most of the images I have seen to the city have been busy ones. So, it was good to take a tour via your images of peaceful parts.
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Venice has so many visitors that it is wonderful to be able to find quiet places to simply enjoy being there!
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Wonderful serene photos Meg! I have been to Venice twice a long time ago now and I remember the crowds but your walking tour shows you can find some tranquil spots if you are prepared to wander off a little. It looks very calming and peaceful :)
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Thank you Rosemay! I’ve been amazed at the lovely and quiet places there are to see in Venice… :)
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Wonderful!
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Thanks Leya!
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Just catching up Meg! So sorry, this is serene times 10 I think. I have always wanted to visit!
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Venice is a wonderful place to visit and I always seem to find peaceful scenes when I’m there!
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I love Italy in general but have not made it to Venice yet!
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You’ll really like it when you go there! :)
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Someday I hope!
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I have not been to Venice in years…but I have been having a certain longing that only a wander in Venice might cure. Lovely photos.
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Thanks Teresa – I’m looking forward to seeing Venice again too!
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Nice photos, Meg. I’ve only been to Venice once but I really enjoyed it.
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Thank you Shirley! Venice is really a beautiful place to visit… :)
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Never too late to marvel at your wondrous photos,dear Meg! Great choice for the challenge,there is serenity indeed in both photos!
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I’m so glad that you liked them Doda – I think that Venice is a very serene place!
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