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When you are walking around the narrow alleyways of Venice it can sometimes seem that the city goes on forever.
However, if you can get a birdseye view, you will see that Venice is a relatively small area defined by water.
There are a few structures in the city where you can get a Birdseye vantage point.
But, in 2013, I found that some of the best birdseye views came from the decks of a large cruise ship entering the city
and cruising along the southern shore of Venice and the Giudecca Canal.
During our trip in 2017, we heard that some of the biggest cruise ships were no longer allowed.
I am happy that we enjoyed the advantage at least once, in 2013.
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Cruising into Venice, Parco delle Rimembranze, on the eastern tip of Venice, is one of your first views of the city, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
Sant Elena is to the right divided from the main island by the Rio de S. Elena.
Moving westward, you will encounter some expensive yachts tied up along the waterfront, Venice, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
Just behind the yacht, is the museum/home of John Cabot, Venetian navigator and explorer.
The large building on the left is the Palasport G. Gianquinto, a sports arena.
Still moving west, you will find the Rio de l'Arsenal which leads to a complex of former shipyards and armories, Venice, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
On the right bank is the Museo Storico Navale di Veneto.
In the background, you can see the bell tower of the Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna where there is a Franciscan convent.
Behind the tower, you can see the island Isola di San Michele which house a Roman Catholic church of the same name.
Behind that and to the right, are the islands of Murano.
On the horizon is the mainland.
Boats maneuver in front of the Church of the Pieta - Saint Mary of the Visitation (center), Venice, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
The Church of the Pieta is lacated on the waterfront east of Piazza San Marco which would be off the photo to the left.
The blue domes of Chiesa di San Zaccaria can be seen beyond, to the left.
The large building in back on the right is the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo or San Zanipolo to Venetians.
Next, cruisers will see the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (left) and the Palazzo Ducale (center) which front Piazza San Marco, Venice, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
The domes of Basilica San Marco can be seen behind the palazzo.
Just beyond the Palazzo, the Punta della Dogana sits at the mouth of the Grand Canal where it meets the Giudecca Canal, Venice, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
Punta della Dogana is an art museum in Venice's old customs building, the Dogana da Mar.
The domes just beyond are on the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.
In the foreground is the bridge over the Rio de la Salute, Venice, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is on the right bank.
Approaching the western end of Venice, you will see the cruise ship terminal, Venice, Veneto, Italy, 2013.
Notice the scale of the cruise ships compared to the buildings of Venice.
Beyond the ships you can see the isthmus that connects Venice to the mainland and allows trains and cars to access the city.
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