My Favorite Sights

          People ask me where is your favorite places? I say the place I dream to visit.

           I have a dream. A dream that I’m in Venice. What’s your first thought when it comes to Venice? Historical architecture, enchanting local coloring, or abundant cultural background? The first thought emerging in my mind is the floating city. Everyone names Venice the city of water. When I was a child, I had so much imagination. The word “floating” is like a romantic spell haunting me in my life. I can’t figure out why, but it just does. Even today sometimes, I still live in my illusion. Linger in this labyrinthian city, lock my name with my lover on the bridge, or immerse myself in the love rumor. A rumor? People said that if a couple kiss each other when their boat is passing under the lock bridge, their love will last forever. Do you believe that? I think it must be the most gorgeous lie in the world.

         Just like the painting, Venice is an ancient city filled with many impressive architecture and rich local coloring. It can trace back to 1^st century. Venice was originally a city people fled to because of wars, and later expanded in the 9^th century. That’s so attractive and fascinating. The city is like a retro book. When you take the first step, you are reading and enjoying it. Reveal this world with your sensitive heart, and you’ll fall in love. Also, geographically, Venice is composed by 118 islands linked by 177 rivers and 401 bridges. Some people also call it city of bridges. So visiting Venice is an exploration, you wouldn’t know what will happen next in this city. That’s why I love it so much.

  Venice, Venice, my goddess. Its culture is especially abundant, unique, and diverse. In 14^th century, teenagers in Venice started to wear skinny pants in order to declare which clubs they belongs to. They called “Compagnie della Calze” in Italian. And in 16^th century, Venice is also the musical center of Europe. These gave Venice a mysterious and various cultural environment. Moreover, if you come up with the most interesting things in Venice, nothing can compare to them- they are masks. In Venice, you can see many shops selling masks. They are all delicate, exquisite, and elaborate. You can wear them in the parties, performances, and celebrations. You must be the fantastic spotlight.

   People ask me where is your favorite sights? I say Venice, Venice, my goddess.