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UK-based travel photographer, Christian Kober, recently visited the epic city of Venice, capturing its atmospheric waterways – including the boat parade that opens the famous carnival – and the grand historical architecture of this island on the Venetian Lagoon. Christian has travelled to more than 100 countries in the last 20 years and his photos have been published in hundreds of magazines worldwide including National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller and The Sunday Times Travel Magazine.<\/p>\n

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Gondola and San Giorgio Maggiore Church across Basino di San Marco, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Venice Carnival, opening day parade on the Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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St. Marks Basilica, St. Marks Square, San Marco, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute in the mist from St. Marks Square, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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St. Marks Square, St. Mark’s Basilica and Campanile, San Marco, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See more of Christian’s work<\/a><\/p>\n

See more travel stock photos of Venice<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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