More of a comment than a question. I lived in Italy (Latina) for about a year (1979 and 1980). During that time I visited Venice roughly three times through out the seasons. During each visit, I was able to walk on St Mark's Square without getting my feet wet.
Castelfranco Veneto (Veneto)
Castelfranco Veneto is a town of Veneto, northern Italy, in the province of Treviso.
The older part of the town is square, surrounded by medieval walls and towers constructed by the people of Treviso in 1211 (see Cittadella). The massive castle is noteworthy.
Castelfranco Veneto was the birthplace of the painter Giorgione, and the Cathedral (1723) contains one of his finest works, the Madonna with St. Francis and Liberalis (1504), but more commonly called Pala del Giorgione. In the background, the towers of the old town may be seen. The painting was being restored in Venice, Italy; however, ceremonies were held for the return of 'La Pala' near the end of 2005.
The Cathedral itself was designed by Francesco Maria Preti, over an ancient Romanesque church. Other art pieces include seven fragments of frescoes by Paolo Veronese.
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@Debdilo asks:
Heading to Italy for the first time at the end of April of this year. Venice, Florence and Rome. We are seeing most of the suggested sites. Anything special that we should definately do or see? Traveling by train to Florence and then to Rome. Going to a food tour, and Tuscany for a wine to
@ldcinc1980 asks:
How to travel from Marco Polo Airport to the Venice Mestre train terminal?
