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STEP
EN I CE
RIGHT
LEFT
1
Saint Mark’s Pier
2
Santa Maria della Salute
(see exercise 4)
3
Palazzo Corner (early
Renaissance)
4
Galleria dell’Accademia
(one of the most important
galleries in Italy. Paintings
by Mantegna, Bellini,
Giorgione, Titian, Veronese,
Tintoretto etc.)
5
Ca’ d’Oro (the finest palace.
Gothic, 15th century)
6
Ca’ Rezzonico: Baroque palace
by Longhena (city’s 18th
century collection of art)
7
Rialto Bridge (see exercise 4)
9
Palazzo Vendramin Calergi
(Renaissance. Planned by
Colussi and completed by
Lombardo in 1509. Wagner
died there in 1883. Houses the
City’s Casino)
8
Ca’ Pesaro (Baroque
masterpiece by Longhena)
10
Railway Station
11
Santa Chiara Pier - Piazzale
Roma
Speak
You are taking a group of tourists on a tour along the Grand
Canal on board a motorboat. With the help of the notes below prepare a
commentary. Act it out in front of the class. Use expressions similar to those
listed below:
In front of you is / you can see...
If you look on your right / left you can
see / you will be able to see...
You can admire...
The palace we are passing next to is...
The bridge we are passing under is...
We are now heading to...
We are now approaching...
Please enjoy the beautiful view of...
This is one of the masterpieces by...
I suggest you spend some time
visiting...
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