Despite being the shortest European river cruise on our list, this five-night cruise is a charming European river cruise, encompassing the amazing scenery of Northern Italy and the mysterious romance of Venice. The Po Valley is awash with Renaissance art and architecture. The MS Michelangelo is well regarded for its culinary standards, and offers comfortable accommodations with en-suite facilities and satellite television to keep you occupied on rainy days.
Cruise operator: Blue Water Holidays
country : Italia
place : Venice
In the 19 th century, Lord Byron named Venetian limestone bridge over the Rio di Palazzo connecting doge from prison for interrogation room in the main palace, Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri). Alleged that prisoners who sigh when they go out the window – with stone bars no less – to show their latest look at the beautiful Venice before imprisonment, torture or execution.
In fact, the doge from prison was a small time criminals. In addition, the bridge was built in 1600, Antonio Contino days after the Inquisition and execution. According to legend, when the lovers kiss on the gondola under the Bridge of Sighs at sunset, their love lasts forever.
