We present the third installment of "THE ROAD," a series of landscapes captured by photographer Hidenobu Kasahara during his travels around Italy. This time, we present the Venice edition.
Venice is the capital of the Veneto region and the province of Venice in northeastern Italy, and a port city facing the northern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Its English name is Venice.
The bridge, originally a wooden structure remodeled into a stone structure in the 16th century, features a beautiful arcaded structure and is a popular tourist attraction. 176 canals crisscross the city, including the famous Grand Canal, which runs through it in an S-shape from northwest to southeast. Known as the "City of Water" and the "City of Lagoons," Venice is one of the world's leading tourist destinations. In 1987, Venice and its lagoon were registered as a World Heritage Site.
Canals are the main transportation route, and transportation is provided by motor launches and gondolas, each approximately 10 meters long and 1.5 meters wide.
Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri)
Built in the 16th century, this bridge connected the Doge's Palace and the prison. For this reason, it is often said to be called the "Bridge of Sighs" because prisoners sighed lamentably as they crossed from the palace's interrogation rooms to their cells, but the facts are unclear.
More than 150 canals on the main island
More than 150 canals run through the main island, with over 400 bridges crossing them. The gondola was invented to navigate this floating labyrinth. Believed to have a history of around 1,000 years, the gondola is a masterpiece of nautical engineering, navigating the waterways with exquisite balance. It has a slender hull, approximately 11m long and 1.5m wide, with oars on only one side. The rowers stand at the stern and steer the boat in each direction by rowing back and forth with the oars. Another distinctive feature is that the part of the hull that is submerged in water is kept to a minimum, allowing it to pass through shallow waters. During the Republican era, it was the means of transportation for aristocrats and wealthy merchants, but now it is used for canal cruises.
"Gondolier"
Gondola rowers are called "gondoliere," a profession with a history of over 900 years in this city.
St. Mark's Basilica
This is the most famous cathedral in Venice, the capital of the Veneto region of Italy.
It was built facing St. Mark's Square, which Napoleon praised as "the most beautiful square in the world," and is adjacent to and connected to the Doge's Palace, which was the residence and seat of government of the Republic of Venice.
Doge's Palace
From the bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica
Santa Maria della Salute Church
St. Mark's Square
In the local dialect, squares in Venice are called campos, but St. Mark's Square is in a class of its own, called piazzas. It is said to be the most beautiful square in the world and is also the gateway from the sea.
Venetian masks are a famous specialty of Venice, Italy. At the annual Carnival, people gather in St. Mark's Square, center stage, wearing costumes such as witches and colorful outfits, complete with these masks.
Carnival
This historic festival, which began in 1162, is also attractive because tourists can participate. The current style of masks was established in the 18th century, when both ordinary citizens and nobles would wear masks to hide their status and identities, forget about their daily lives, and enjoy a sense of freedom.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly led to a shift towards remote working, there are certainly analog things that we must cherish, like casual conversations with others or spending time admiring roadside flowers. "THE ROAD" is a story woven by the roads, people, and cities, as if such thoughts intersect.
Pay particular attention to Kasahara Hidenobu's art-like photography, which captures a quiet, warm atmosphere. Our roads continue on, gazing at the past, present, and future.
"THE ROAD - in Venezia"
https://hidenobu.com/the_road/
photo : Hidenobu Kasahara
The setting for the third installment is Venice, Italy: the city of water.
Venice is the capital of the Veneto region and the province of Venice in northeastern Italy, and a port city facing the northern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Its English name is Venice.
The bridge, originally a wooden structure remodeled into a stone structure in the 16th century, features a beautiful arcaded structure and is a popular tourist attraction. 176 canals crisscross the city, including the famous Grand Canal, which runs through it in an S-shape from northwest to southeast. Known as the "City of Water" and the "City of Lagoons," Venice is one of the world's leading tourist destinations. In 1987, Venice and its lagoon were registered as a World Heritage Site.
Canals are the main transportation route, and transportation is provided by motor launches and gondolas, each approximately 10 meters long and 1.5 meters wide.
Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri)
Built in the 16th century, this bridge connected the Doge's Palace and the prison. For this reason, it is often said to be called the "Bridge of Sighs" because prisoners sighed lamentably as they crossed from the palace's interrogation rooms to their cells, but the facts are unclear.
More than 150 canals on the main island
More than 150 canals run through the main island, with over 400 bridges crossing them. The gondola was invented to navigate this floating labyrinth. Believed to have a history of around 1,000 years, the gondola is a masterpiece of nautical engineering, navigating the waterways with exquisite balance. It has a slender hull, approximately 11m long and 1.5m wide, with oars on only one side. The rowers stand at the stern and steer the boat in each direction by rowing back and forth with the oars. Another distinctive feature is that the part of the hull that is submerged in water is kept to a minimum, allowing it to pass through shallow waters. During the Republican era, it was the means of transportation for aristocrats and wealthy merchants, but now it is used for canal cruises.
"Gondolier"
Gondola rowers are called "gondoliere," a profession with a history of over 900 years in this city.
St. Mark's Basilica
This is the most famous cathedral in Venice, the capital of the Veneto region of Italy.
It was built facing St. Mark's Square, which Napoleon praised as "the most beautiful square in the world," and is adjacent to and connected to the Doge's Palace, which was the residence and seat of government of the Republic of Venice.
Doge's PalaceFrom the bell tower of St. Mark's BasilicaSanta Maria della Salute ChurchSt. Mark's Square
In the local dialect, squares in Venice are called campos, but St. Mark's Square is in a class of its own, called piazzas. It is said to be the most beautiful square in the world and is also the gateway from the sea.
Venetian masks are a famous specialty of Venice, Italy. At the annual Carnival, people gather in St. Mark's Square, center stage, wearing costumes such as witches and colorful outfits, complete with these masks.
Carnival
This historic festival, which began in 1162, is also attractive because tourists can participate. The current style of masks was established in the 18th century, when both ordinary citizens and nobles would wear masks to hide their status and identities, forget about their daily lives, and enjoy a sense of freedom.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly led to a shift towards remote working, there are certainly analog things that we must cherish, like casual conversations with others or spending time admiring roadside flowers. "THE ROAD" is a story woven by the roads, people, and cities, as if such thoughts intersect.
Pay particular attention to Kasahara Hidenobu's art-like photography, which captures a quiet, warm atmosphere. Our roads continue on, gazing at the past, present, and future.
"THE ROAD - in Venezia"
https://hidenobu.com/the_road/
photo : Hidenobu Kasahara
