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The Piazza San Marco from St. Mark's
Basilica. Casino Royale shot here during the peak of the tourist season.
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One of the many features of Venice
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The Piazza San Marco has been
beautifully preserved, still looking like an 18th century painting.
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Venice has a dedicated Film
Commission |
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Although logistically complex, Sony
created a stunning chase scene through the piazza with 400 extras
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St. Mark's basilica |
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Everywhere are found intriguing
vignettes |
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And of course the classic scenes
that Venice is famous for |
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Including dozens of campi, or public
squares |
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And miles of canals. |
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Best seen from the water |
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To get a glimpse of the more private
side of the city |
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The architecture is extraordinary
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And the local storytellers are
colorful and friendly |
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The distinctive colors and textures
of Venice have been recreated on sound stages |
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Sony recreated an entire block of
palazzi for Bond's "sinking building" scene |
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But the romance of Venice is in the
big picture |
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The Grand Canal |
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The Rialto Bridge |
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And the labyrinth of canal
crossings and dead ends |
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The most efficient way to move any
distance is by water taxi |
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And local support is critical to
navigate every aspect of the production. |
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Italy's film infrastructure is very
strong |
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With good local and national Film
Commissions |
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To the east, Verona offers a
different view of the ancient world |
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The Arena has been beautifully
preserved as a performance space |
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And the streets offer classic color
and texture |
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Intimate moments around every corner
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And a rich architectural history
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Winters are mild |
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And streetlife is vibrant |
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With period looks throughout the
region. |
