A Gondola Ride in Venice

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Top Photography And Instagram Spots In And Around Venice

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Venice is not less than a beautiful maze lined with historic architecture. Venice is one of the most beautiful cities for photography and photo walk and walking tours that I have come across. In fact, when I was there, I could not keep my camera off.

If you are planning anytime soon to pay a visit to Venice, here are some stunning photography spots in Venice. Keep moving forward to know the secret spots for Instagram-worthy photos.

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Rialto Bridge 

A great bridge for a walking tour along with a beautiful sight of the sunset. Here, not only can you take amazing photos of the sunset but stunning the Great Grand Canal photos with historic architecture buildings on either side. You can visit it almost anytime. However, I would suggest going to the bridge at night for witnessing the horizon over well-lit buildings.

Piazza San Marco 

It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Venice. It is also known as Saint Mark’s Square as it is similar to a huge square with Campanile on one end and Saint Mark’s Basilica on the other end. Fortunately, if there is High Water, the square may become a bit flooded and you could get the chance to capture amazing photos with reflections. Reflections in Photos can enhance your picture composition.

Bridge of Sighs

For the best view of Bridge of Sighs, head over to Ponte Della Paglia that is just along Riva Degli Schiavoni. If you are on a Photo Walk, I recommend going there in the day time so that you can get a better shot.

Burano

Burano is one of my favourite places in Venice because of its vibrancy. Its actually 30-40 minutes away from Venice you can use public transport or you may take a taxi boat.

The place is photogenic. Hence, best for photography. It’s a key sport for photography. I recommend going there in the afternoon. The colours you would see at Burano are exceptional and do justice to the buildings.

Fondamenta Cannaregio 

If you are on a walking tour, there is no way you would miss the pedestrian bridges of Fondamenta Cannaregio. You can do photography from both the bridges that run over the canal. It costs absolutely nothing to go there. Moreover, you could go at any time you like. Just make sure to click amazing pictures!

Ponte De I’Academia

This bridge is the second most popular bridge after Rialto for Photography. It gives you great views of canals that follow towards Santa Maria Della Church. If you happen to visit it at night time, make sure to capture photos with long exposure so that you could get boats’ light trails.

Murano

Murano is just 5min from Venice. You can go there by waterbus, the place is famous for its glass art. At this tourist destination, you would find several nice spots for photography along with bridges and canals. It’s not the same as Venice so, the camera eye would witness something different!

Acqua Alta (High Water) in Venice. A small collection.

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There is a lot of talks these days about High Water in Venice after the dramatic events with exceptionally high tides and damages.

During my stay in Venice, I have witnessed several “Acqua Alta” none of them created (major) damages, few some disruptions mainly for residents, a couple for sure extra work and lot of worries for shop-owners, staff and residents living on ground floors.

“L'acqua alta era pittoresca, Ora è una maledizione” cit. Berengo Gardin

These are some of my favourites images I took.

Generally Venice only has high water in Autumn and Winter and even then it is not every day that the streets are flooded. However, when a higher than usual tide is expected in the city, sirens blare to warn the population so that they can prepare themselves. Maps, as posted at the boat stops, showing alternative pedestrian routes around the city that are equipped with special footbridges to avoid the high water and to reach the main parts of Venice.

Level of tide and % of Venice that is flooded less than 80 cm o0.

Normal tide at 100 cm 4%

at 110 cm 12%

An emergency sound alert the Venetian at 120 cm 35%

at 130 cm 70%

at 140 cm 90%

The causes of the tides are the following: - astronomic: the attraction of the sun and the moon cause the regular rise and fall of the water: "6 hours rise and 6 hours fall". You, therefore, have two maximums and two minimums a day. - meteorological: a strong south-east wind ("scirocco") may cause the tide to increase by as much as 1 meter. - geographical: the seiche is a sort of long wave that runs through the whole of the Adriatic Sea with a period of approximately 22 hours.

Photo Walk during Venice Carnival 2019

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Carnival in Venice


This year the Venice Carnival will be from the 16th February to the 5th March 2019

The Venice Carnival is the most internationally known festival celebrated in Venice, Italy, as well as being one of the oldest.

This congregation of masked people, called Venice Carnival, began in the 15th century, but the tradition can be traced back to the beginning of the 14th Century! During those years one of the first laws made by the Serenissima was that masks cannot be used around the city at night.

Later, Venice Carnival attracted foreigners - including princes - from all over Europe, who came to enjoy the wild festivities while spending fortunes.

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During the ten days of Carnival leading up to Mardi Gras, Venice is a hive of activity and entertainment, from improvised street entertainment to performances put on by the organizers. A central idea is chosen each year that is taken from various cultural or show-biz themes. Saint Mark’s Square remains the heart of Carnival, with its huge stage, although other events take place throughout the city, helping to avoid an excessive build-up of people in pedestrianized Venice.

During this period I will offer with my team a Carnival Workshop where during the first  2 hours we will take pictures of the Masks and Costumes in St Mark’s Square and then we will head after a coffee break for the Venice Tour. 4h Tour Price is €500 Max 3 people or 2 adults + 2 Teens  – Extra persons MAX 2  € 70 per person.

 

Book here and choose 4h  then specify Carnival in Notes

Snow in Venice,......and it is MAGIC

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Snow does not fall often in Venice and when it does, it doesn't stay on the ground for long. If you are lucky enough to be here when it snows do not waste any time and stay out as long as you can to capture magic moments!

The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore seen from Ponte della Paglia 

The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore seen from Ponte della Paglia