Instead of climbing St. Mark’s Campanile for the classic Venice skyline view, we take the locals’ tip and head to San Giorgio Maggiore. Fewer crowds, the same panoramic view, and a much quieter moment to soak it all in.
By afternoon, we finally cave in and take a gondola ride. Some say it’s a tourist trap, but honestly? Gliding through the smaller, quieter canals is where Venice really feels magical. Away from the crowds, you pass centuries-old houses, wooden shutters barely holding on, and balconies overflowing with flowers. The gondolier, who’s clearly done this a thousand times, still manages to crack jokes while expertly steering under low bridges.
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