Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. We cruise into Venice as first-time tourists to learn about her history and experience her wonderful sights such as Basilica San Marco and the Rialto. We also look at the effects tourism and rising sea levels are having on the Most Serene Republic.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

SUGGESTED READING

• City of Falling Angels, John Berendt
• Venice, Jan Morris
• City of Fortune, Roger Crowley

COURSE OUTLINE

• Venice’s origins
• Basilica San Marco – Venice’s best-known landmark
• Rialto – is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal
• The Clocktower, Gondolas, Carnivale of Venice
• The sinking city, Tourism, Plagues and Floods