Baldassare Longhena's magnificent basilica is prominently positioned near the entrance to the Grand Canal. Before 'La Salute' could even be started, in 1630, at least 100,000 pylons had to be driven deep into the barene (mudbanks) to shore up the tip of Dorsoduro.
Fresh rain brings great texture.
Contained within the Fortifications of Rhodes is the largest active medieval town in Europe, with over 6,000 inhabitants. The medieval town, as well as being part of the UNESCO world heritage site, is also a major tourism attraction. Walking the stone streets, you'll pass by a lot of really cool doors, too.
