Venice : City of Dreams this a descriptive essay about the city of Venice.

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Venice: City of Dreams

The city of Venice is one of the most magical places on earth. The first step

taken there is like walking into a different world, where time seems to stand

still and greet you with a warm laugh. The overwhelming power of the city plays

on its subjects curiosity and drives them to wander deep into its alluring

streets. Built entirely upon water its streets are really wide canals that run

throughout the entire city. They carry people from one enchanted building to the

next by way of handcrafted gondolas that float on the water like giant fallen

leaves. It is a place where worries fade away as quietly as the rippling water,

and fear is replaced with adventure and opportunity.

Bellezza, which is Italian for beautiful, describes this city better than any

other word. The spectacular architectural designs in Venice are like none other

in the world.

From the prominent buildings to the soaring bridges, beauty is

found all throughout the city. Even the people there seem to be under the city's

enchanting allure. The streets are filled with talented artisan's selling

anything the mind could imagine or the heart could desire. Colorful scarfs,

handcrafted jewelry, and elegant vases are just a few of the treasures right at

your fingertips. Weeks could be spent wandering on endless streets from stores

to vendors, with each stop revealing even greater delights than the one before.

Such lovely keepsakes as these can not even compare to the magnificent sights

there are to see in Venice. Majestic sunrises and fiery sunsets are enjoyed

everyday, as well as, clear starry nights full of the moon's glory. Not a single

second goes by without someone appreciating the city's marvelous beauty.

If there were only one place in the world were...