Ducal Art

6 Jul, 2005 in art pottery by admin

Ducal Art

A rough guide to the romantic city of Venice

Think breathtaking historical settings tinged with a hint of romance and the city that comes to mind first is Venice. With its weaving waterways and unique gondolas, Venice is the city of dreams. Renowned as one of the most beautiful places in the world, a visit to Venice is a must, while most first time visitors find they are not satisfied with just one visit.

There are many places that are worth a visit in Venice, with a few of the most interesting places being mentioned in this article. So get yourself a gondola and enjoy all that Venice has on offer!

One of the world’s largest squares is St. Mark’s Square of the Piazza San Marco. Also bustling with people it is a lovely place to mingle and enjoy coffee or a soft drink while enjoying impromptu music sessions. From here you can also visit the Basilica San Marco or St. Mark’s Basilica, which includes St. Mark’s Treasure.

The famous Rialto Bridge is another must visit, as it was the heart of the city for over four hundred years. It now has many shops on either side selling good perfect for tourists

The Duke or Doge was the most important political figure in old Venice and the home, which is actually a castle, is now a landmark and popular attraction in modern day Venice. Visit the Palazzo Ducale to get an idea of what life was like in earlier times, as it was from here that matters of state were conducted.

The House of Gold or Ca’ d’Oro is a gothic building which offers one of the finest views of the Grand Canal. It has an impressive façade and was restored by Baron Franchetti in the early twentieth century and houses many works of art such as sculptures and paintings.

Another landmark location and place of interest is the Galleria Dell’Academia, which has a breathtaking collection of art work, any art connoisseurs’ dream location. It has among others Titan’s Pieta and Bellini’s Madonna Enthroned. It has four rooms housing all the art work and the number of visitors allowed to enter, at a time are limited.

For those who enjoy some old fashioned shopping visit the Rialto Markets and be exposed to an array of fruits, vegetables, clothes and knick knacks perfect as souvenirs. The Fish market has been around forever, so be sure to try out the famous seafood.

Of course no trip to Venice would be complete without a gondola ride. As all transportation within the city is done on water, hire yourself a gondola for a special sightseeing tour or travel on a water bus or Vaporati and take in all that this beautiful city has to offer.

While most of the above mentioned places allow free access some may charge a fee. A visitor to Venice may also travel to Verona which is not too far away especially by train. The city made famous by the star crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet has much to offer as well to a tourist, from awe inspiring architecture to Roman ruins to restaurants for a tasty meal.

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Could someone translate this into proper French?

Burgundy is in the middle of France and has four counties--Saône et Loire, Nivère, Cote d'Or, and Yonne. When visiting, one can see the Musee de la Vie Bourguignonne, the Musee d’Art Sacre, the Ducal Palace, and le Parc Buffon, as well as others.
In 1430 the Burgundians captured Joan of Arc.
The trumpet was invented in Burgundy. Burgundy also hosted the first diamond engagement ring.
Interesting places to visit: The Burgundy Canal is over 250 miles long and changed French social evolution. Vezelay, Chateau de Comarin, and Abbey Fontenay are castles located in Burgundy.
Wood-frame merchants' houses remain from the 15th and 16th centuries as well as two fine churches dating from the 13th century. Notre Dame, begun in 1229, is an excellent example of Burgundian Gothic architecture and has a well-preserved, elaborately carved exterior. The university was established in 1722. Saint-Michel church (15th-16th centuries) is a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Some corrections from the previous anser - some of her sentences did not make much sense:

Bourgogne est au centre de la France et a quatre comtées -- Saone et Loire, Nivre, Cote d'Or, et Yonne. En visitant, on peut voir le Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne, le Musée d'art Sacré, le palais ducal du Musée, et le Parc Buffon, ainsi que d'autres. En 1430 les Bourguignon ont capturé Joan D'Arc. La trompette fut inventée en Bourgogne. Bourgogne a également accueilli la première bague de fiançailles en diamant. Des endroits intéressants à visiter : Le canal de Bourgogne mesure plus de 250 miles et a changé l'évolution sociale française. Vezelay, le Chateau de Comarin, et l' Abbee de Fontenay sont des châteaux situés en Bourgogne. Les maisons en bois des commercant y sont depuis les 15ème et 16ème siècles, ainsi que deux églises elegantes datees du 13ème siècle. La Notre Dame, commencée en 1229, est un excellent exemple d'architecture gothique bourguignonne et a un extérieur bien-préservé et minutieusement découpé. L'université y a été fondée en 1722. L'église de Saint-Michel (15ème-16ème siècles) est un mélange d'architecture gothique et de Renaissance.

Antique English silk & gold thread embroidered ducal coronet