This week we are back in Venice.  Today’s episode is all about the big guns – St Marks Square the incredible St Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace as well as some real surprises. These buildings are absolutely incredible with amazing history, artwork and some fascinating stories. We tell you all about the secret police and their secret mailboxes all over Venice as well as the secret doors and tunnels in the Palace.  Lots of secret squirrel business that went on, including how the most famous prisoner held in the palace (Casanova) escaped in the middle of the night. Listen to the end to hear the dreadful thing that happened to the four bronze horses that sit atop of the Basilica in the main square. Oh, and also something else that involves horses – that you won’t believe and will make you go “that’s disgusting” (here’s a hint – blonde hair and ammonia) Enjoy episode 53 all about the fascinating and sometimes gross history of Venice. You can see the show notes and all the pictures here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/53/venice Or visit our website here www.beachtravelwine.com