Italy, 2011 Venezia! Venice

From Lake Como we travel to Venice!  Venice is the most amazing place, with just so many places to explore.  I particularly liked traveling to the Cicchetti bars for small appetizers,  so delicious, great seafood and homemade goodies. 

As in many parts of Europe there are wonderful churches with amazing art. 
Santa Maria della Salute (Basilica of St. Mary of Health) hosts a Black Madonna., Madonna the mediator.

Scala Contarni del Bovolo - Spiral Staircase

 

 After Venice, we arrive in Siena the day after the Palio!