Areas Archives - Venezia net (2025)

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Edward Burtynsky Climate Change Exhibition Henri Matisse Exhibition “Light of Mediterranean” Banksy. Painting Walls Tribute of Venice to Marco Polo 100 years of NasonMoretti History of a Murano glass family Don’t miss a guided tour of the Murano islands to discover the art of glassmaking and participate in a workshop! CARLA ACCARDI. The 1970s: the Sheets SWIMRUN VENEZIA 2023 Homo Faber Event Fondazione Giorgio Cini Husky sleedog Great war tour ski Parco avventura Osteria n.1 cafè wine bar Ristorante pizzeria primavera Ristorante pizzeria due laghi Itko wine-bar & restaurant Ristorante borgo antico Peziè de Parù Ristorante Pizzeria Ariston Il Vizietto di Cortina Rifugio Scoiattoli El Camineto Ristorante Tivoli Cortina Ristorante Al Camin Ristorante la divina Bistrò del Borgo Hotel Regina Parc Victoria Hotel Hotel Villa Alpina AN HISTORICAL VILLA IN CORTINA Groto de corgnan Cristallo Luxury Collection Resort & Spa An Iconic Jewel of the Italian Dolomites Hotel Alaska Ambra Cortina Hotel Hotel Europa Faloria Mountain Spa Resort Antica osteria alla sorte Pizzeria metropolis Ristorante pizzeria da Gennaro Bar ristorante al castello Osteria ripasso Ostaria al bacareto Suspended in the void Weekend in winery Valpolicella e Valdadige by bike See the milky way in Valpolicella Villa cordevigo wine relais Villa Cordevigo is an ancient patrician residence going back to the 18th Century, in an unrivalled country setting. Hotel villa moron Byblos art hotel villa amistà Hotel diamante Villa quaranta tommasi wine hotel & spa Hotel villa giona Ville Venete The wine roads Jewish Memory The Piave river and the Great War Percorso pedonale in centro storico a Conegliano – “Conegliano Urbs Picta” B&B strada del collalto B&B benvenuti Bed & breakfast 3B Bed & Breakfast delle rose Hotel Città di Conegliano Hotel Cima Hotel Eurorest Relais le betulle Best Western Hotel Canon D’Oro Hotel Helen Aqa Palace Best Western PlusHotel Galileo Padova Crowne Plaza Padova Best Western Plus Net Tower Hotel Padova Hotel al vivit Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna voco® Venice Mestre – The Quid Ai Pini Park Hotel Villa Barbarich Fanal de codega San SIlvestro Bakarò Bacaro Quebrado Impronta Al Grill Ca’ Dolfin La Piazza Ristorante Wistèria Hotel Moresco Santa Croce Boutique hotel Hotel Heureka Charming house DD724 Charming house IQs Ca’ Maria Adele Oltre il giardino Cima Rosa Bed & Breakfast Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palazzo veneziano Dimora Marciana M9 Museum Breathless: the Contemporary art from London at Ca’ Pesaro From Titian to Rubens: masterpieces from Antwerp and other Flemish collections Ferdinando Scianna at Casa dei Tre Oci THE PHOTOGRAPHER Redentore Festival 2019: the whole programme The programme of the Redentore Festival 2019 Vasily Klyukin interprets Dante’s Inferno Pittura di Luce: Burano and its painters Alberto Burri on the San Giorgio Maggiore island Authentic human bodies. 50 works by Leonardo da Vinci Due Torri Abano Hotel Abano Ritz Thermae & Wellness Hotel Abano Grand Hotel President Terme Hotel Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Jesolo Hotel Excelsior Venice Palladio Hotel & Spa JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa Palazzo Venart – Luxury Hotel Hotel Palazzina G Hotel Londra Palace Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel Metropole Hotel Gritti Palace Centurion Palace Belmond Hotel Cipriani Jesolo Christmas Village, when magic pervades Jesolo NHC Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi Hotel Bauer Hotel Aman Canal Grande Venice San Clemente Palace Kempinski Japan Venice Fest: Japan arrives in Mestre Cinema Mundi: photography and cinema all in the same place with Stefano de Luigi Happyspritz@guggenheim is back! Discover the dates! PROGRAMME TICKETS: Festa de la Sensa 2017 and the Wedding with the Sea: 27/28 May 2017 Festa de la Sensa programme May 27th May 28th Venice like a local: an original itinerary How to visit the Clock Tower in Venice Veleziana 2016: dozens of boats in San Marco’s lagoon on October, 16th Venice Fashion Night 2016: when fashion meets Venice 73rd Venice International Film Festival: films in competition and out of competition The legend of the Devil’s bridge on Torcello Island THE LEGEND OF THE DEVIL’S BRIDGE ON TORCELLO ISLAND THE PACT WITH THE DEVIL Lio Piccolo: the paradise of pink flamingos 3 reasons why you should love the St. Erasmus Violet Artichoke 1. YOU CAN EAT IT RAW 2. HOWEVER YOU PREPARE IT, IT’S YUMMY 3. IT IS A SLOWFOOD PRESIDIA PRODUCT Restaurant Local Restaurant Sivoli Ca’ del Cinema house Hotel Le Terrazze Villorba Al Fogher Venice Hotel Hotel Relais Monaco Ponzano Veneto Maggior Consiglio hotel Hotel Mezzaluna Treviso BEST WESTERN Treviso Hotel Hotel Tritone Terme & Spa Padua Hotel Europa Padua Hotel Donatello Padua Hotel Giotto Padua Hotel Sagittario Padua NH Padova Hotel Maritan Padua Hotel Venice Terme Hotel Terme Cristoforo Abano Hotel Terme Salus Abano Grand Hotel Trieste & Victoria Padua Hotel Terme Dolomiti – Abano Terme Hotel Alexander Palace – Abano Terme Hotel Terme Milano – Abano Hotel Columbia Abano Terme Hotel Europa Terme Abano Hotel lo Zodiaco Abano Terme Hotel Première Abano Hotel Firenze Terme – Abano Terme Hotel Verona – Abano Terme Camping Village Portofelice Restaurant Impronta Cafè Osteria La Zucca Restaurant Oliva Nera Restaurant da Alvise Restaurant Hostaria da Franz Restaurant Gabrielli Gastrosteria Ai Mercanti Restaurant Muro Sanstae Restaurant La Colombina Ostaria da Rioba Trattoria Il Vagone Restaurant Al Vecio Canton Trattoria Al Gazzettino Taverna da Baffo Restaurant Luna Sentada Restaurant La Porta D’Acqua Restaurant Muro Frari Alle Corone Restaurant Restaurant Antica Sacrestia Restaurant La Caravella Algiubagio Restaurant Restaurant Quadri Grand Canal Restaurant Visit Treviso Treviso is a pleasant historic town circled by medieval walls and crossed by canals, just few kilometers from Venice. B&B Veneziacentopercento B&B Veneziacentopercento – rooms and apartments in Venice Hotel Noemi Best price bookable only through our Official Site.Reserve with our exclusive Promo Code: VENEZIANET Residenza Goldoni Best price bookable only through our Official Site.Reserve with our exclusive Promo Code: VENEZIANET San Pellegrino Pass – Moena- Canazei – Falcade Civetta Mountain – Alleghe – Zoldo – Selva Euganean Thermal Baths – Abano and Montegrotto Caorle – beach and unspoilt nature Caorle, a seaside paradise just few kilometers from Venice. Cavallino Treporti – Venice Beach Cavallino Treporti: a perfect location for summer holidays on the beach and to visit Venice Hotel San Giorgio Ruzzini Palace Hotel Casa Sandra Apartments Ca’ Sant’Angelo Hotel Santa Chiara Restaurants Taverna dei Dogi Hotel Arcadia Ristorante al Vaporetto Asolo Venice Lido Abano San Francesco of the desert Island San Servolo Island Saint Lazzaro of Armenians B&B Al Pozzo Carnival Palace Locanda ai Santi Apostoli Hotel Agli Alboretti Torcello Island Burano Island Murano Island Southern Lagoon: Lido, Chioggia and Pellestrina The Southern Lagoon, namely the ‘water park’ of Venice, is full of secrets that, for not a long time, everybody has been able to visit on boath. The Palladian Basilica of Vicenza Vicenza: the city of Palladio Veneto Villas – Nearby Vicenza Veneto Villas – Marca Trevigiana Veneto Villas – Bacchiglione River Veneto Villas – Riviera del Brenta Veneto Villas – Lower Padova Veneto Villas – Upper Brenta (Vicenza) Veneto Villas – Lower Sile Veneto Villas – Monti Berici Villas of the Veneto – Lower Padua and the Colli Euganei Veneto Villas Abbey of Praglia Euganean Hills Regional Park Trattoria Pizzeria Da Mamo Graspo de Ua Antica Birraria La Corte Osteria Bea Vita Terrazza Danieli Venice Ristorante alla Conchiglia Legrenzi Rooms Hotel Altieri Hotel Kappa Hotel Antico Moro Residence Castello 5280 Residence Palazzo Odoni Alloggi Alla Rivetta Veniceapartments.org Apartments Venice Corte Fontana B&B Al Saor B&B Villa Gardenia B&B Casanova Ai Tolentini Residenza de l’Osmarin Ca’ Rosetta B&B Al Palazzetto Hotel Stella Alpina Hotel Messner Hotel Ponte Mocenigo Hotel Al Soffiador Alloggi Barbaria Hotel Hesperia Hotel Tivoli Hotel Villa Albertina Hotel Villa Stella Hotel Al Malcanton Hotel Ai Tolentini Hotel Marte e Biasin Hotel Al Gobbo Hotel Albergo Marin Best price bookable only through our Official Site.Reserve with our exclusive Promo Code: VENEZIANET To get the best web rate click on unlock , within our booking page and type “VENEZIANET” into the promo code field. 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Edward Burtynsky Climate Change Exhibition

Following the global success of Anthropocene, a multimedia exhibition documenting humanity’s irreversible impact on the Earth, photographer Edward Burtynsky continues his exploration of the environmental effects of industrialization with a new exhibition, presented for the first time in Italy at M9 – Museum of the 20th Century. After a successful debut at the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Edward Burtynsky exhibition arrives in Italy, offering the most comprehensive retrospective of Burtynsky’s more than 40-year career.

Renowned for his large-scale images of industrial landscapes, Burtynsky has dedicated his life to capturing the profound impact of human activity on the planet. His work focuses on what he describes as “large-scale industrial incursions across the planet,” documenting the often unseen consequences of industrial processes that serve our current needs but jeopardize the future of our environment.

Curated by Marc Mayer, former director of the National Gallery of Canada, with exhibition design by Alvisi Kirimoto, the Edward Burtynsky exhibition features over 80 large-format photographs, 10 high-definition murals, and an Augmented Reality experience. A new section, Process Archive, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies Burtynsky has used throughout his career, including drones that have expanded his ability to capture vast landscapes from unique perspectives.

Visitors will also encounter Burtynsky’s powerful photographic campaign from 2022, commissioned by the Sylva Foundation, which documents the environmental catastrophe caused by Xylella on Apulian olive trees. This collection starkly illustrates the tangible impacts of climate change in Italy. Additionally, the exhibition screens the award-winning short film In the Wake of Progress (2022), co-produced by Burtynsky and music producer Bob Ezrin, featuring original music by the late Phil Strong. Shown in immersive mode, it debuts in Italy in the M9 Orizzonti room.

Burtynsky’s large-scale images often appear as abstract fields of color, drawing the viewer in before revealing the devastating reality behind them—industrial landscapes that testify to the environmental toll of human progress. This Edward Burtynsky exhibition is a visual reminder of the consequences of industrialization and climate change, prompting critical reflection on our role in shaping the planet’s future.

Burtynsky’s work is housed in over 80 major museums worldwide. His notable exhibitions include Anthropocene (2018), Water (2013), Oil (2009), China (2005), and Manufactured Landscapes (2003). Among his many accolades, Burtynsky received the 2023 PHotoESPAÑA Award and the Pino Pascali Award. He is also recognized for his role in producing the acclaimed documentary trilogy Manufactured Landscapes, Watermark, and ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch, all of which continue to be featured in festivals globally.

Images courtesy of BataGoran,CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Henri Matisse Exhibition “Light of Mediterranean”

The Henri Matisse exhibition at the Centro Culturale Candiani presents a new and captivating project, drawing from the civic collections of modern art at Ca’ Pesaro. This exhibition focuses on the work of Henri Matisse, one of the most significant masters of the 20th century, and his connection to the vibrant artistic movements of his time. Featuring three important lithographs from the 1920s and two drawings from 1947, all from the Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna, the exhibition brings Matisse’s work into dialogue with that of his contemporaries, including Henri Manguin, André Derain, Albert Marquet, Maurice de Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy, and Pierre Bonnard.

Matisse, known for his expressive use of color and line, played a key role in the Fauve movement, which sought to break free from traditional artistic constraints. Central to the Henri Matisse exhibition is the idea of light and color, particularly the Mediterranean light that inspired many of the artists on display. The Fauves, including Matisse, were driven by a desire to capture the golden light of the Mediterranean, a light that “suppresses shadows,” as Derain once wrote to Vlaminck. This light, along with the vibrant use of color, formed the foundation of their expressionist approach.

The exhibition weaves Matisse’s artistic journey with those of his close contemporaries, showcasing how these artists revolutionized modern European art by focusing on the inner qualities of mimetic painting, both optical and conceptual. Matisse’s deep connection to the Mediterranean, especially to cities like Nice and Saint-Tropez, is a prominent theme throughout the exhibition. These locations were central to the evolution of his art, shaping the visual language of the 20th century and influencing the way future generations approached color and form.

Drawing plays a vital role in Matisse’s work, often bordering on obsession, as seen in his meticulous attention to the arabesque lines of his female figures and his reflections on the decorative arts. His work, as explored in the Henri Matisse exhibition, embodies the concept of “pleasure in drawing,” a notion also reflected in the writings of philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy. The exhibition not only explores Matisse’s mastery but also examines how his friendships and collaborations with artists like Derain and Vlaminck contributed to the artistic revolutions that shaped modern art.

At the heart of the exhibition is the Mediterranean itself, a geography of artistic creation that served as a muse for Matisse and his peers. The Mediterranean, with its vivid colors and dynamic landscapes, became a central figure in their work, symbolizing freedom and expression. Through this Henri Matisse exhibition, visitors can explore how the region’s light and landscapes profoundly influenced Matisse and left an enduring legacy on 20th-century art.

Images courtesy of https://www.flickr.com/photos/gandalfsgallery/7793747306 – Ph. Gandalf’s Gallery

Banksy. Painting Walls

The exhibition “Banksy. Painting Walls” offers its visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the artistic universe of a creative who has dominated the world cultural scene for over twenty years. In particular, through his ability to intervene with artistic messages even in war contexts, Banksy demonstrates once again his extraordinary ability to connect with the present, maintaining an artistic commitment that stands out for addressing crucial issues such as climate change, social inequalities, migration flows, conflicts and human rights.

The focus of this exhibition are three original walls painted by the British artist. These are three extraordinary works from private collections, created by Banksy in 2009, 2010 and 2018 respectively, and located in London, Devon and Wales. The three works stage three young teenagers, embodying the sensitivity of a new generation that seems to resonate in tune with the themes dear to the English artist.

In particular, “Season’s Greetings”, which appeared in Port Talbot, Wales, in December 2018, was chosen as the emblematic image of the exhibition. This work depicts a young man with his arms wide open and his tongue stretched out to taste the snowflakes falling from the sky, but it turns out that these “flakes” are actually ash that is lifted from a burning garbage can. Port Talbot, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the most polluted city in the United Kingdom, thus becomes the dramatic backdrop of this representation.

In addition to these three main walls, the exhibition will include other significant works such as “Heart Boy” and “Robot/Computer Boy”, as well as a selection of unique pieces that will further enrich the exhibition experience, for a total of about one hundred original works.

Tribute of Venice to Marco Polo

On the occasion of the seventh centenary of the death of Marco Polo in 1324, the City of Venice has launched a rich calendar of events in collaboration with the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and many other local, national and international associations. These initiatives aim to celebrate the memory of this illustrious Venetian, recognized for having written the first complete and reliable account of the East, thus contributing to the mutual knowledge between Asia and Europe. Support for the celebrations was sanctioned on 29 December with a decree of the Ministry of Culture, signed by Gennaro Sangiuliano at the request of the City and the Venetian University. The National Committee for the celebrations, chaired by the Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro and coordinated by the Dean Tiziana Lippiello, was established to oversee these activities.

The celebrations, together with the Committee, will last for three years, with further initiatives planned in 2025 and 2026. Marco Polo is famous for exploring the lands of the far East, and his epic history as a traveller has created a deep bond with distant cultures and peoples, both by sea and by land. ” The rediscovery of the figure of Marco Polo raises questions of great relevance”, explains the mayor of Venice and president of the Promoting Committee, Luigi Brugnaro. “How can we dialogue with other cultures while preserving our identity? How can we manage relations between peoples and cities? How can we pass on art and work capacity?” The regions and seas explored by Marco Polo during his twenty years of travel are often today at the center of diplomatic tensions. Thanks to the memory of Marco Polo, Venice intends to launch a message of hope, peace and brotherhood, remaining open to new proposals to pursue this goal.

There are also many initiatives in the Ca’ Foscari calendar, which turn into a moment of deep reflection on the life and contribution of Marco Polo, through a compelling scientific and cultural program. Activities at the local level, which include public readings in symbolic places of the city, cultural routes and cycle conferences open to citizens, aim to facilitate the understanding of the complex figure of this man of the Middle Ages and the implications of his journey on the development of Western thought. Theatrical and multimedia projects will also be activated and realized, with workshops focused on the reception of the myth of Marco Polo in the media of the twentieth century: operas, comics, film and television adaptations, as well as creative workshops dedicated to students of primary and secondary schools in Venice, in collaboration with the Regional School Office of Veneto. For the international public, initiatives are planned in collaboration with Rai for the transmission of historical plays on Marco Polo, in order to spread the knowledge of this fascinating figure globally.

100 years of NasonMoretti

History of a Murano glass family

The exhibition celebrates one hundred years of activity of the NasonMoretti glassworks, one of Murano’s most original and flourishing businesses.
The exhibition opens the archives and shares with the public of the Glass Museum an important history made up of over ten thousand models.
From the very beginning, Nason & Moretti chose the art of the table, reinterpreting it according to contemporary formulas with a profoundly modern flair.

The glassware has become a design landmark since the 1950s, when the Lidia cups won the Compasso d’oro and its presence at the Venice Biennale began. The exhibition will give an account of the most successful objects created by the furnace and collaborations with some of the most important names in design and architecture, without neglecting a section devoted to current events.

Don’t miss a guided tour of the Murano islands to discover the art of glassmaking and participate in a workshop!

CARLA ACCARDI. The 1970s: the Sheets

The Museo Correr’s initiative falls close to the centenary of the birth of Carla Accardi who, although she lived in Rome, established a constant link with Venice throughout her life, both individually and professionally. Among other things, in 1948 she made her debut at the Biennale, returning to it in 1964 (personal room introduced in the catalogue by Carla Lonzi), in 1976, in 1988 (personal room) and in 1993, also appearing in the 2022 edition. Works, photos and other documentary material attest to her relationship with the lagoon city including an image from 1952 when, on the occasion of an exhibition at the Galleria del Cavallino, she visited the Guggenheim collection with her husband, the artist Antonio Sanfilippo, and Tancredi Parmeggiani.

The Venetian project curated by Pier Paolo Pancotto, as a homage and not an anthological exhibition, presents, in the form of an installation, a restricted selection of works placed in dialogue with the museum’s historical rooms. This is a small number of works, rarely visible but, despite their particularity, entirely indicative of the artist’s research and, in their own way, summarising his creative path.

OPENING HOURS: daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last entrance at 5 p.m.).

SWIMRUN VENEZIA 2023

Back for its second edition is the Swim Run Serenissima Venezia, an event that is part of the ‘Le Città in Festa’ programme and will take place in the Marina di Sant’Elena on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June.

The discipline of the swim run originated in 2006 in Sweden, when the Ötillo race, whose name means ‘Island to Island’, was held for the first time. Today, Ötillo has become a worldwide circuit that organises swim run races in various locations around the world. The Venice event is organised by Kima srls.

On Saturday 24 June, the swimming races will be held, starting at 3.30 p.m., and athletes will compete over distances of 800, 1,800 and 3,500 metres. On Sunday 25, the men’s and women’s swim run and relay races are scheduled, as well as a mixed category. During the competitions, there will be background music by DJ Alberto Milani and live commentary by speaker Gilberto Zorat.

The swim run competition will consist of four running fractions with a view of St. Mark’s Basin and the walkways that skim the water, alternating with four consecutive swimming fractions, for a total of 8 km of running and 2,200 metres of swimming. The start will take place at 10:00 a.m. in front of the church of St. Helena, with a route through the Marina, the island of St. Helena and ending in the dock.
The swimming fractions will take place within the dock, delimited by buoys.
In the last swimming fraction, the athletes will reach the finish line after walking the 200 metres of the dock suspended over the lagoon.
Starting at 12 noon, the relay race will begin, with two running fractions interspersed with a swimming one.

Homo Faber Event

Homo Faber Event returns in 2022 for a second edition of the groundbreaking cultural event dedicated to contemporary craftsmanship.

15 exhibition spaces, each dedicated to different aspects of craftsmanship, imagined by a team of world-class designers, curators and architects

→ A special focus on craftspeople from Japan and their time-honoured skills, featuring the work of 12 National Living Treasures, a prestigious designation for its finest master artisans

International master artisans and rising stars illustrate the diversity of materials, techniques, origins and skills behind functional everyday objects and outstanding decorative pieces

→ An immersive experience with interactive digital initiatives, exceptional scenography and live artisan demonstrations

→ Homo Faber in Città, a chance to experience craftsmanship across Venice

Homo Faber Event returns to Venice in 2022 to unveil an unprecedented cultural experience of craftsmanship with 15 immersive exhibitions. For its second edition, the event looks to highlight the excellence of master craftsmanship internationally. With a special focus on craftspeople from Japan, it spotlights the country’s venerated craftsmanship traditions and time-honoured skills, and showcases its influence on European creativity and craftsmanship. Together, the exhibition spaces showcase a diverse array of materials and expertise, from traditional skills in danger of being lost to the most cutting-edge contemporary techniques.

The event champions talented artisans from across the globe, their cherished savoir-faire, their unique stories, and the territorial influences that enrich their masterpieces. Some of the exhibition spaces invite visitors to meet the artisans and share moments with them as they work, while others animate craft with their scenography. Visitors have the chance to explore the connection between contemporary craftsmanship and the wider arts and design world. In one exhibition space, the world’s most prestigious luxury brands reveal the craftsmanship behind their pieces; in another, a rendering by director Robert Wilson of an iconic evocation of Puccini’s opera, Madama Butterfly, takes visitors on a theatrical journey. The role of next generation automata will also be explored, while a crafted tea room considers the relationship craftsmanship has with our everyday lives. Elsewhere, artisans and ateliers reveal the essential role of the artisanal touch in creating design pieces.

Guided by a philosophy of sustainability, the event highlights the importance of making crafts viable and safeguarding them for the future, with a strong focus on the next generation through interactive and informative educational activities aimed at different age groups. The Young Ambassador Programme will animate the exhibition spaces with its talented students. Selected from the best applied arts and design schools across Europe, they will be on hand to offer visitors guided tours.

With Europe’s treasure trove as its starting point, the exhibition broadens its horizons to explore the entwining cultural relationship between Europe and Japan. Homo Faber Event 2022 honours the official recognition that Japan gives to its finest masters, designated as keepers of important intangible cultural properties. Visitors can admire the exceptional objects handcrafted by 12 National Living Treasures – exquisite porcelain, a lacquered harp, hand-dyed kimonos and much more. An evocative photography exhibition by Rinko Kawauchi transports visitors behind the scenes into the secret ateliers of these prized master artisans.

The event offers the public a rare opportunity to explore San Giorgio Maggiore island and the magnificent structures of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in an exhibition that covers nearly 4,000 square metres. Rooms such as the Longhena Library and Gandini swimming pool, usually closed to the public, will open especially on the occasion of the event, transformed into scenes where craft takes centre stage and visitors can partake in the experience.

Beyond the walls of Fondazione Giorgio Cini, the Homo Faber in Cittàproject allows visitors to experience secret Venice, exploring the craftsmanship hidden between the city’s canals through exclusive visits to Venetian artisans’ workshops and ateliers, museums, shops and more. Using the app or website, visitors will be able to create bespoke self-guided craft tours and experience the city in a completely new way.

Key facts and figures

15 exhibitions
22 curators and designers
12 Japanese National Living Treasures
A showcase of over 400 unique objects
Crafted by over 350 designers and artisans
From over 30 countries
Over 60 immersive experiences

List of curators and designers

Jean Blanchaert – Gallerist (Belgium, Italy)
Frédéric Bodet – Curator and porcelain specialist (France)
Stefano Boeri – Architect, urban planner and chairman of the Triennale Milano (Italy)
David Caméo – Museum director and porcelain expert (France)
Judith Clark – Fashion exhibition designer and curator (UK)
Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte (Italy)
De Castelli – Furniture manufacturer (Italy)
Michele De Lucchi – Architect (Italy)
Naoto Fukasawa – Designer (Japan)
Sebastian Herkner – Designer (Germany)
Rinko Kawauchi – Photographer (Japan)
Simon Kidston – Vintage car broker, expert and collector (UK)
Nicolas Le Moigne – Head of the Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship, ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, (Switzerland)
Tapiwa Matsinde – Curator (UK, Zimbabwe)
Stefano Micelli, Professor, Ca’ Foscari University (Italy)
Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship (Switzerland)
Panerai – Watch manufacturer (Italy)
Alessandro Pedron – Architect and professor (Italy)
Sylvain Roca – Interior designer and scenographer (France)
Tokugo Uchida – Museum director (Japan)
Venini – Glass manufacturer (Italy)
Robert Wilson – Director and visual artist (US)
Zanellato/Bortotto – Design studio (Italy)
The general curator of Homo Faber Event is Alberto Cavalli, Executive Director of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship.

The exhibitions

The Ateliers of Wonders
Curated by Rinko Kawauchi
The stunning photographs, exhibited in the Renaissance-style Cypress Cloister, give visitors a close-up look at the workshops of the National Living Treasures of Japan whose work is presented in the 12 Stone Garden exhibition. The award-winning photographer captures the artisans as they create precious objects using centuries-old techniques, expressing tradition at the cutting edge.

12 Stone Garden
Curated by Naoto Fukasawa and Tokugo Uchida
On display are objects by 12 Japanese National Living Treasures, master artisans whose mastery of traditional skills makes them a valued part of the country’s cultural heritage. Among the exquisite works are kimonos, anurushilacquered harp and a bamboo flower basket. All the objects are displayed on 12 stone-shaped blocks designed by Naoto Fukasawa.

Masterful Gestures
Curated by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship.
In the magnificent surroundings of the Cenacolo Vestibule, talented craftspeople from France and the United Kingdom work in front of visitors, demonstrating their skills and dexterity and how time-honoured techniques can imbue the present with everlasting beauty.The artisans include four duos drawn fromFrance’sMaîtres d’Art-Élèvesprogramme, presented by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art with the support of the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller; and four talented individuals selected by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), a charity of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, which supports the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople in the United Kingdom. The structures are made by the Italian manufacturer De Castelli.

Italy and Japan: Marvellous Liaisons
Curated by Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte
In homage to the cultural exchange between Italy and Japan, which has always found a fertile breeding ground in Venice, this room invites visitors to delve into a dialogue between the finest Italian craftsmanship and the Japanese culture. On display, a selection of objects handcrafted by Italian master artisans, many designated as “MAM”, the Italian equivalent of National Living Treasures, and inspired by Japanese decorative motifs, techniques, materials and formal approaches.

Mechanical Marvels
Curated by Nicolas Le Moigne. Co-curated by Simon Kidston
Discover the creative results of a vibrant collaboration between Association Mec-Art (Pour la Mécanique d’Art) and ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne. Five interactive installations based on mechanical know-how, designed by the students of the Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury & Craftsmanship, illustrate the different local traditions recently acknowledged by UNESCO and associated with the Swiss town of Sainte-Croix.

Magnae Chartae
Curated by Michele De Lucchi and his studio AMDL CIRCLE
A homage to paper crafting – its relevance, its diversity and the human hands integral to the creative processes. An imaginative array of paper artworks reveals the beauty, creativity and cultural significance of paper craftsmanship. Visitors can witness the skill and artistry of artisans at work in the room, marvel at the immersive installations and allow themselves to discover the joys of writing with a fountain pen, crafted on site by Montblanc artisans.

Porcelain Virtuosity
Curated by David Caméo and Frédéric Bodet
A celebration of contemporary porcelain craftsmanship across Europe and Japan, with work by master ceramicists including Katsuyo Aoki (Japan), Tamsin van Essen (UK) and Ruth Gurvich (France), along with pieces from porcelain manufacturers Meissen, Sèvres, Nymphenburg and Bernardaud.

Pattern of Crafts
Curated by Sebastian Herkner
The award-winning German designer invites artisans and ateliers to interpret the geometric pattern on the square in front of the Basilica of San Giorgio in marble, mosaic, wood marquetry, textiles and other techniques. Their fine work reflects the designer’s signature style while showcasing the unmatched contributions of master artisans to the world of interiors.

Tracing Venice
Curated by De Castelli and Zanellato/Bortotto
A site-specific installation composed of works made of a mosaic of different metals with special finishes, which are a tribute to Venice and to the precious mosaic floors of St. Mark’s Basilica. Zanellato/Bortotto’s research is interpreted by De Castelli to tell the centuries-long story of a city exposed to the elements. These works represent the patient and incessant work carried out over time on the decorations of St. Mark and are an authentic and sincere tribute to the lagoon city, describing its fragility but also its resilience in resisting the erosive force of the sea.

Blossoming Beauty
Curated by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship
In an enchanted fairy tale flower garden envisioned by interior designer and scenographer Sylvain Roca, the Venetian glass manufacturer Venini crafts a collection of glass vases in collaboration with renowned flower designers. They will also design bespoke bouquets to complement these exquisite vases, animated by the idea that “blossoming” is the manifestation of creativity and savoir-faire.

Next of Europe
Curated by Jean Blanchaert and Stefano Boeri
A cabinet of curiosities will showcase an impressive selection of functional and decorative objects crafted by master artisans who embody the finest European craftsmanship, many of whom are dedicated to passing on their savoir-faire to the next generation or who represent the young generation themselves. Visitors can catch a glimpse of European “living treasures” working in the room, a rare opportunity to witness first-hand how these masters create objects of such fine craftsmanship.

The Artisan: a crafted tea room
Curated by Tapiwa Matsinde
Enter an enchanted oasis: bridging the functionality of a tea room with the creativity of a bohemian interior, the space is furnished with iconic pieces by artisans, designers and artists from all over the world, to create a sense of wonder through everyday gestures like sitting, relaxing, and enjoying a cup of tea.

WAITING with peace and darkness
Curated by Robert Wilson
The iconic American director and visual artist shines a light on the Japanese inspiration behind his theatrical productions, notably Puccini’sMadama Butterfly. This evocative exhibition will allow visitors to be immersed in Wilson’s staging genius, as he transforms the former Gandini 1960s swimming pool into a dramatic theatrical stage with his signature use of lighting, sound, costumes, artworks, videos, props and furniture, created in collaboration with master artisans using time-honoured techniques. Featuring video portraits of Japanese choreographer Suzushi Hanayagi.

Details: Genealogies of Ornament
Curated by Judith Clark
Witness the transformative power of craftsmanship in this multi-layered exhibition designed by Clark with Sam Collins, which showcases 15 luxury maisons dedicated to making the finest watches, tailoring, kimonos, jewellery, and more. Precious objects cluster around a demarcated route and act as mini “constellations” that change their pattern depending on where the visitor is standing. Along the route artisans sit “finishing” the objects on display, both true (they are the master artisans from the 15 participating maisons) and performative. Beautifully crafted wall panels and bespoke tiled floors reflect the heritage of each craft and its tools.

Eilean
Curated by Panerai
Welcome aboard Eilean: step onto a legendary 1936 yacht expertly restored by Italian master artisans. Moored in the Venetian waters off San Giorgio Maggiore island, this beautiful Bermudan ketch, whose name means “Little Island” in Gaelic, was built by boat builders in Scotland. Admire the beauty of her design, the quality of her materials and discover the meticulous craftsmanship of the Italian master artisans who brought her back to life.

Entrance

Homo Faber takes place on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, in the heart of the Venetian lagoon, just five minutes by vaporetto from Piazza San Marco. All useful information here → www.homofaber.com/it/practical-information

Open 10am to 7pm daily from 10 April – 1 May. Buy your tickets on www.homofaber.com/it/tickets, limited tickets available on site.

To access the exhibition spaces it is mandatory to wear a surgical mask, in addition it is necessary to show the reinforced green pass, i.e. a green pass generated following vaccination or recovery.

Fondazione Giorgio Cini

It is possible to admire “in person” the monumental installation by the American artist on show on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, whereas the main part of the Venice and American Studio Glassexhibition is accessible online thanks to the virtual tour and the guided tours.

LE STANZE DEL VETRO is partially reopening to the public! From Tuesday 2 February until 12 March 2021 you can visit the monumental installation Laguna Murano Chandelier by Dale Chihuly (from Monday to Friday, 10 am – 6 pm) on show in the Carnelutti Hall of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini and a key feature of the Venice and American Studio Glassexhibition.

The chandelier, produced in 1996 in Murano by Dale Chihuly together with the glass masters Lino Tagliapietra and Pino Signoretto, incorporates sculptural elements which evoke the Venice lagoon, such as a crab, a jellyfish, a starfish, an eel, an octopus, a pufferfish, sharks, a mermaid and the god of the sea, Neptune, in addition to the explosion of amber-coloured tendril-like candelabra that make up the entire volume. The chandelier is composed of five enormous components, two hanging from the ceiling and three floor-mounted on fixed armatures.

Furthermore, thanks to the 1998 filmChihuly Over Venice, visitors cansee Dale Chihuly working alongside the Venetian masters to create the splendid sculpture on display.

You can visit online the exhibition Venice and American Studio Glass through the 3D virtual tour and find out more about the extraordinary works of American and Venetian artists, comfortably from home. You can also take part in the free virtual guided visits.

Husky sleedog

The base of the activity is the wonderful natural basin at the Peziè di Parù alpine farm, a few minutes drive from Cortina towards Passo Giau.
After a theoretical introduction of driving, preparation of the sled and dog behaviour, enjoy a 30 minutes ride on snow for beginners and the final activities with the dogs after arrival.

Availability is limited, the activity is upon reservation and can only be confirmed with aminimum number of participants.
The experience is available onSaturdays and Sundaysfrom 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm in December. In case of bad weather, a new date and time will be chosen.

The activity can be practised from 6 years of age and with a minimum of physical preparation. Disabled people and kids below 6 years of age (accompanied by a parent) will be assisted by an instructor driving the sled. The recommended clothing includes warm, waterproof clothes, gloves, hat, goggles and sturdy trekking or snow boots.

Great war tour ski

The Great War Tour is an history-filled experience that takes you through the defences, trenches and tunnels made by Italian and Austrian troops during the First World War.

It takes place in the ski areas of Lagazuoi – 5 Torri, Arabba – Marmolada and Mount Civetta.

With a total lenght of eigty kilometres it is quite long and intense, that is why you should set off early in the morning, since the tour takes 7-8 hours to complete (including a lunch break).

From Malga Ciapela to Alleghe and from Selva di Cadore to the Giau Pass it is required to take the SkiBus.

Moreover you will need theDolomitI Superski Passto be able to ski in all the ski areas.

DIRECTIONS:

From Cortina city center take the road that leads to Falzarego Pass from where you can easily reach the Lagazuoi cable car.

Ski bus available to reach the starting points from Cortina’s town centre.

Parco avventura

Adventures in the trees, the Adrenalin Centre is always a big hit with kids, challenging them with routes of various difficulty in the larch forest at Ronco. The Adrenalin Centre Adventure Park offers all ages the opportunity to try the thrill and the adrenalin-charged sensation of being suspended in the treetops. It takes courage, good balance and a head for heights to really enjoy this vertical challenge.

The aptly-named Adrenalin Centre offers 13 equipped routes, each suitable for different ages and abilities, with 120 passages from tree to tree. Each crossing is different, involving pulleys, rope bridges, cables and nets, with safety and maximum respect for nature as the top priorities. The Adrenalin Centre also has a play-area reserved for children shorter than 4 ft (1.2 m).

DEDICATED ROUTES FOR EVERY AGE AND DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY PROPEDEUTICAL PATH:
Path with limited height from the ground for learning progression techniques.
MINI PATHS: For users from 120 cm in height. The height from the ground varies from 2.5 to 7.5 meters.
ROUTES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS: For users from 140 cm in height. The ground clearance varies from 2.5 to 16 meters.
EXTRA ROUTES (with supplement): For users from 14 years of age (from 12 years if accompanied on the routes by a parent). The height from the ground varies from 8 to 17 meters.
JUNIOR ADVENTURE PARK: Play area reserved exclusively for children who do not reach the 120 cm in height necessary to access the paths of the Adventure Park for children and adults.

The 14 passages, with limited height from the ground, are completely protected by nets and every four there is the possibility to exit. A protective helmet is provided. For all activities for children, the presence of a responsible adult on the ground is required.

Osteria n.1 cafè wine bar

Osterianumerouno is a fancy place in the heart of Valpolicella where you can try authentic traditional menus and drink local wines. Osterianumerouno is considered one of the best trattorias in Valpolicella, featuring traditional regional dishes, reinterpreted and lightened by Nicola Mazzucchelli (chef), as well as great wines from the surrounding area. Set among the green hills above Fumane Osterianumerouno rewards diners an unforgettable experience, peaceful and genuine. Guests are greeted by Michele Filippi whose welcoming smile and gracious manner make one feel immediately at home.
Our menu changes seasonally, however certain classics like risotto and fresh home-made pastas are available year round. All of the dishes are made to order with quality ingredients.

CUISINE
The cuisine is easy and tasty. The food is prepared by Niccolò Mazzucchelli simply with the finest ingredients. Our menu is inspired by local and seasonal ingredients, in the vein of a traditional Italian Osteria with a touch of innovation.

INGREDIENTS
Great food need not be elaborate or overwrought, but rather fresh,uncomplicated and well executed in order to get out of the way of the ingredients and find the joy in their innate flavors and qualities. The joy of eating fresh ingredients prepared simple.

OUR DISHES
Simple Italian classics together on one menu. Hand-made fresh pasta , gnocchi, risotto, (tasty rice soup), polenta (a thick cream made with corn flour), artisanal salami, cured meats, “Malga” cheeses and fresh vegetables.

Ristorante pizzeria primavera

The “Primavera” pizza restaurant has a long history and tradition. Over time, it specializes in various philosophies, a restaurant for workers at noon with the addition of pizza, even personalized, and an à la carte restaurant for all other special moments and occasions, business dinners, companies and holidays.

Traditional Venetian cuisine
The cuisine of Primavera engages in dishes taken from the typical Venetian cuisine, but at the same time is attentive to the development of the menu which is always current with meat and fish dishes, and linked to the particular moments of the annual calendar. Respect and the search for healthy and controlled ingredients have always been the “must” of our kitchen staff.

Highly digestible pizza
Pizza is our workhorse, soft, always digestible, created with first-rate raw materials.Wood cooking is the best to have a properly leavened product, fragrant, and with aromas taken from the wood selected for its importance. role. Also in this case the ingredients are selected among the top of the range companies as regards the respect of the production parameters and the singularities D.O.P and D.O.C. Enjoying a pizza with character will change your day.

Exclusive theme nights
On this page of our website you can consult the complete list of events and theme nights organized at the Primavera pizzeria restaurant in Sant’Ambrogio Valpolicella, in the province of Verona. We regularly organize shows, parties and exclusive events to spend evenings full of joy and fun, in the splendid setting of our restaurant, accompanied by all the goodness of our dishes and our pizzas.

Ristorante pizzeria due laghi

The restaurant pizzeria due laghi is a local surrounded by nature with a terrace overlooking one of the lakes that surround it, ample parking also Bus. Italian cuisine is served in this pizzeria such as fried pizza, fish and spaghetti and they may be what you need to delight your palate. An excellent Cordiale wine goes well with a good meal. You will certainly be satisfied with the spectacular service. There is an exciting environment at the Due Laghi pizzeria.

Itko wine-bar & restaurant

From the aperitif, to lunch or dinner, quality fish, cooked in a simple way, guaranteeing integrity and respect for the raw material. A place that comes out of the schemes of Valpolicella, with a strong personality, refined, welcoming, informal and relaxing, with attention to every detail, where the proposals based on very fresh fish and the atmosphere that accompanies the guest, are the distinctive point of the Wine Bar and restaurant in Valpolicella.

The ITKō Restaurant is a refined, yet welcoming, informal and relaxing environment. With attention to every aspect and detail, the right place for special events that run through everyone’s life, but also the place where you can share a business dinner, a lunch with friends or simply a “you and me” day. Immediately you will be enchanted by the details, which distinguish the rooms and the mise en place, and then be delighted by the fish proposals that follow the seasonality of the sea and the vegetable garden, prepared in this way, to leave the flavors intact.

Convivial room and table
In the hall of the restaurant, accompanied by ancient nautical maps painted on the vaults, the refined wooden and cerasarda tables can accommodate about seventy people.If you want to be surrounded by wines with the roar of water in the background, here is the Convivial Table. It can accommodate twelve people and is the right place for a table with friends or to make new friends.

The Privee Room
On the first floor, the Privee Room, well furnished, comfortable and bright, is available for private events, business meetings, courses or group meetings. We have the possibility to conclude your event with a buffet dinner or a farewell aperitif.

Aperitif, after dinner, smart lunch or easy dinner
We will accompany you on a journey of flavors and delicious combinations: Sandwich with fish and vegetables, fish au gratin or fried fish, oysters or scampi, prawns or tartare to accompany the timeless aperitifs, our cocktails proposals or alternatively the wines also in the glass, beers Belgian on tap or craft beers.The summer location is undoubtedly the terrace, with a capacity of about eighty people, while in the colder periods, the wine bar room is the ideal, intimate and pleasant place to taste the proposals in menu and drink at the top.

Ristorante borgo antico

The ristorante borgo antico’s chefs ready to bring to your tables the summer culinary ideas artfully prepared with seasonal and exclusively local products. Balanced and persistent flavors will make you perceive Villa Quaranta‘s deep passion for good food.
Borgo Antico restaurant is a place of culinary pleasure and well being.The heart of Borgo Antico are the Chefs, a team of professionals and creators of flavors led by Emanuele Selvi and directed by the Food & Beverage Manager Enrico De Togni in a customized service also for large events, weddings and family celebrations.

THE WINES
An ever changing wine list that includes over 1300 labels has been awarded for 7 straight years the 2 glasses form Wine Specator.The Borgo Antico restaurant offers labels ranging from the most famous wines of Valpolicella, but also the most prestigious wines of the 5 Tommasi estates in suitable areas such as Tuscany and Puglia, to international wines, passing through the rarities and classics of Italian production. A “living” wine list in tune with the vintages, to be combined with the delicacies prepared by our chefs.

CELEBRATE
All future spouses have the opportunity to enjoy the choice of dishes for their wedding reception. A real food and wine journey led by the Chefs and the manager of our award-winning cellar, to create the best food-wine combination that will remain impressed on the palates of your guests. Our cuisine is constantly evolving and offers traditional dishes rich in history and revisited in a modern way.

Peziè de Parù

The farm offers 30 seats inside and 30 outside. The menu is particularly rich and offers numerous typical dishes such as the Tagliere Peziè (mixed cured meats and cheeses), the beef carpaccio, the porcini soup, the green spinach and cheese dumplings and even speck eggs and Amézzo-style potatoes, melted cheese with mushrooms and polenta, mixed grill and Kaiserschmarren.

Lying about five kilometres from the centre of Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the lovely pastures of Pezié de Parù, the refuge is like a crown, surrounded by mountains famous throughout the world: Tofana, Cinque Torri, Sorapìs and Cristallo. Being at the centre of an intricate network of paths which lead to refuges, high altitude lakes, museums of the First World War, practice walls and the Nature Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites, it is a convenient arrival and setting-off point for hiking, climbing and mountain bike enthusiasts.

In winter alpine ski runs merge with trails for hiking on snow shoes. In Summer the ample terrace, a lovely well-groomed lawn where you can sunbathe on loungers, the pasture with the cows and, lastly, a little brook where children can play safely in fairy-tale surroundings.

This is what the Peziè de Parù Refuge offers: contact with nature, silence and tranquillity.

Ristorante Pizzeria Ariston

The Ariston Restaurant offers an excellent selection of traditional dishes and delicious pizzas for all tastes.

In addition to typical regional dishes, the menu also offers innovative recipes carefully prepared by the chef and the owners, who have run this family restaurant with passion for thirty years.

This relaxed and recently renovated venue offers a selection of regional dishes prepared according to traditional recipes, using only the finest ingredients.

Chef Roberto offers: various types of homemade pasta, achoice selection of quality meats, fine desserts and pastries.

The study and painstaking research of yeast allows us to offer easily digestible pizzas and breads, all strictly homemade.

Il Vizietto di Cortina

Restaurant to be considered as a small culinary monument in the middle of one of Italy’s most beautiful mountain resorts, a magnet for international celebrities who use this important bridge to celebrate the stars from all over the world.

The restaurant is spread following these high-level fees, the service and food are impeccable, everything revolves around the high-quality raw materials, sought to support the creation of the dishes of our Chef, obliging them to make the recipes haute cuisine, tasty, a team of professionals from the engine room (kitchen) churn out dishes that are small masterpieces of art, almost a shame to eat them.

At the restaurant Vizietto Cortina you can choose the refined dishes such as raw seafood, fish with the highest quality, or fall back on a more traditional pasta with cheese and pepper, a first minimalist intense taste appreciated by all customers, with a choice of good food for all budgets. Local game for lovers of meat, cooked according to tradition, we use organic products as much as possible when buying those at 0 km, following the rhythm of the seasons for vegetables.

Our dishes are all made with selected raw materials, and of course quality, our work in the kitchen takes care of every detail, from the smallest of the vegetables, the best meat choices for our dishes. The work carried out with care by our team of qualified young professionals, is meticulous and precise, staff coordinated by our great Chef working in perfect harmony and synchronization, as if it were a single entity, so the result is always excellent both by the size of the product and for the meticulous presentation in detail and supported by great attention. In addition, we also produce, jams, organic vegetables, olives and many other products, including our good oil. We work with a small number of suppliers to have a better control of food, a chain that we try to keep it as short as possible.

Rifugio Scoiattoli

The Scoiattoli refuge is located in front of the 5 Torri. You can get there hiking on the trail number 440 starting from the state road between Cortina and the Falzarego pass just below Pian dei Menìs.
This refuge was built in 1969 by the mountain guide Lorenzo Lorenzi and recently renovated. Today it is run with passion and competence by the children, Guido and Claudia, together with the whole family.

The Scoiattoli refuge can be easily reached on foot or by the 5 Torri chairlift.

Located directly on the ski slopes and in the middle of a dense network of hiking trails, it is situated next to the 5 Torri Open-air Museum of WW1, where you can walk through the trenches and restored emplacements.

In winter it is one of the unmissable stops for those who want to experience the Great War Ski Tour and the Super8 Ski Tour. Furthermore, it is situated at the centre of numerous snowshoe itineraries.

If the panoramic terrace – built in a modern style and entirely sheltered by high windows – impresses for the breathtaking view of the majestic mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the antique wooden interiors in the traditional Ampezzo style give a feeling of cosy warmth.

A popular destination for tourists from all over the world and a base for climbers who put themselves to the test on the walls of the 5 Torri nearby, which are undoubtedly the most important and well-known crag in the area. And let us not forget to mention the via ferratas close by, such as the very popular Averau and Ra Gusela.

The cuisine offers traditional and local dishes and is highly appreciated.Try the “Violets with flavours from the wood”, home-made pasta flavoured with blueberries.The delicious dishes can be accompanied with excellent Italian and European wines, also by the glass.The home-made desserts, many of which are made with fresh cottage cheese, are a highlight of the refuge’s cuisine.

El Camineto

The restaurant is located in Rumerlo in Cortina at the bottom of the Tofane mountains, in a gorgeous panoramic position.

First thing that hits you is the hospitality and the courtesy of both owners and staff. The restauranti is tastefully furnished. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

The menu is a perfect combination of tradition and a little bit of creativity. It offers a wide but not dispersive choice.Not only good food, also our wine cellar is famous, it offers an excellent selection of wines.

Our cuisine is so successfull thanks to the art of combining the simplicity of Ampezzo’s traditional cuisine with new and crative recipes. So here are delicious risotti, spaghetti with onions, beef fillet with Barolo wine and the famous meringue. Every season the menu is updated with new proposals that will be published. We invite you to taste our menu in our welcoming dining room or while admiring the wonderful panorame on the terrace.

Ristorante Tivoli Cortina

It is signed by Graziano Prest, one of the best tables in Cortina, at the foot of the Tofane. The Tivoli Restaurant offers its customers special events, ranging from thematic tastings to musical evenings, with the aim of stimulating and satisfying not only the sense of taste, but also of involving customers in an original atmosphere.

The Tivoli is located on the SS of the Dolomites which leads to the Falzarego Pass, a few steps from the ski slopes and a few minutes from the center of this enchanting and sought-after tourist destination. The Tivoli Restaurant overlooks Cortina and the Belluno Dolomites, from which it is also protected behind, thus allowing it to welcome the light and warmth of the sun, marking the rhythms of the days and the passing of the seasons as if it were a natural timepiece.

The Tivoli Restaurant offers a menu that takes into great consideration the raw materials of the territory: beans from Lamon, mushrooms from Cadore, lamb from Alpago … using fresh fish that comes daily from the nearby fish markets of Venice and Chioggia, not to disregard the expectations of a particularly demanding clientele.

Ristorante Al Camin

The Ristorante Al Camin was renovated in 2012 by ‘Architect Ambra Piccin in close collaboration with Fabio and Lorraine holders with the will to innovate while maintaining the tradition.

The result is a blend of past and present in an elegant emotional journey. From the entrance to the bar in a modern style, inspired by the great designer Gio Ponti, the restaurant with traditional footprint where the walls, appear representations of the Ampezzo arts and old trades: weaving, cabinet making, marquetry, forging iron, laces … all hand made by local artisans.

The game of details, creativity, natural materials create a unique atmosphere.With its intimate lounge, the refined, warm and cozy, the restaurant Al Camin.

On the raised terrace are available thirty seating with breathtaking 360 degree views of the Ampezzo Dolomites and the center of Cortina.

Fabio Pompanin is Chef and owner of Restaurant Al Camin, Cortina d’Ampezzo, for all “Fabietto”.

Fabio Pompanin is attentive to the quality of the ingredients Chef, who chooses personally and with care. The raw materials for the dishes are products of the territory, possibly zero kilometer and controlled supply chain.

From its Fabietto confidence breeders buy eggs, meat and fresh sausages. Milk, butter and cheese chooses them of pasture and game is strictly local.

In his kitchen though there are also other ingredients from various regions of Italy, but always DOC, DOP and IGP.

Among her recipes so you can find authentic dishes, the best of the Italian tradition, a creative local cuisine with some exotic touch.

Ristorante la divina

TheRistorante La Divina is in the heart of the Valpolicella, area of famous vineyards which produce the equallyfamous Amarone wine of the Valpolicella.

It’s name, La Divina, is dedicated to the beauty, harmony and grace, to the exquisite pleasures of eating, it’s delicacies and it’s seduction. From the terrace you canadmire the Lake Garda, with its beautiful sunsets and stunning views breathtaking. Our staff boast many years of tradition and refined hospitality. For us it’s a privilege to be able to offer our guests the results of our gastronomic research, always personal and attentive in suggesting seasonal products. A cuisine that perfumesof herbs and olive oil, which favour the genuine taste, but above all a cuisine far from the great food elaborations. Our dishes, are above all, made using products of the Italian territory, territory which offers all the best which one can desire, and enhances the Italian culinary art.

KITCHEN
In a relaxing, tranquil climate you can enjoy ourunique dishes, with the staff’s complicity and kindness, making your meals moments of pleasure and precious memories. Our staff will greet you with their cordiality, and will propose recipes to taste which are rich in fantasy, unique and innovated. The cuisine is traditional and creative, made lighter and tastier, thanks to the experience of our chefs ready to satisfy every need and desire. Raw fresh fishevery day from May to September and raw fish on request to order in winter.Raw seafood of shrimps, prawns and oysters, scallop carpaccio, scampi tartare, prawn tartare, tuna tartare. We guarantee the quality of our kitchen, all raw fish is cut down according to law (excluding oysters) and we guarantee the quality. The pastries are rigorously made by us, even with typical cakes of the local tradition and gastronomic culture. Well taken care of is thewine list of white wines, reds and local sparkling wineswith a wide choice, in particular, the wines of the Valpolicella which are of world wide fame, including the famousAmarone of the Valpolicella.

Bistrò del Borgo

The perfect solution to accompany your relaxation with something good, ideal for a simple break, an aperitif, lunch or dinner, right “next door”.

Il Bistrò del Borgo is located in the same building as Villa San Giorgio, on the ground floor, here, there is not only love for the territory and its products, but also an alternative culinary proposal, with cold cuts and cheeses, satisfying salads, seasonal soups, Salento pucce stuffed or bruschettate wisely combined, which will satisfy even refined and demanding palates. There is also a rich proposal of NATURAL wines and by booking it will be possible to organize food and wine tastings. Our specialties will be served in the internal rooms or on the splendid terrace with breathtaking views over the vineyards and Lake Garda.

Hotel Regina

A nice Bed & Breakfast for a pleasant stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo.Hotel Regina is a welcoming three star, family run hotel in the center of Cortina d ‘Ampezzo.The recent renovation, the Wellness Center and the private parking make it the right solution for every need.

The Hotel Regina is a historic hotel in the tourist landscape of Cortina d’Ampezzo.Recently renovated to keep up with the times and with the requests of guests.Our style is the search for cozy environments and mountain style but at the same time the modern design.

The rooms, many of which overlook the Tofane, are a very intimate space for the guests who will occupy them.They are large with desks where you can work if necessary, TV-sat LCD to follow your favorite programs, furnished by experts in warm wood and equipped with bathroom with shower or bath tub.

Parc Victoria Hotel

In a superb position close to the centre of glitzy Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Parc Hotel Victoria is a historic venue that exudes timeless elegance. Close to the Faloria cable car, enjoy skiing in winter and hiking in the summer, or simply admire the unique setting from this Liberty-style hotel, replete with its own private park, where every detail matters.

Enjoy our private wellness with sauna, Turkish bath and sensory shower.

Families will be in their element with a kid’s area and a kid’s menu at the restaurant, while adults will enjoy playing snooker or ice-skating at the nearby Ice Stadium. We are right in the shopping area of Cortina.

Located inside the hotel, il Cirmolo is a superb restaurant in the centre of Cortina, where you will explore appetizing food in a marvellous setting. Enjoy the refined atmosphere at night, where candlelit dinners make every occasion special, or the more casual context at midday with the Bistro, where you may even be tempted by appetizing street food or enjoy a refined afternoon tea – exclusively with leaf tea. Every dietary requirement is catered for, in a journey of taste that knows no boundaries.

Hotel Villa Alpina

AN HISTORICAL VILLA IN CORTINA

The Hotel Villa Alpina is an historical villa of the 20th century, located in the center of Cortina d’Ampezzo, carefully transformed by Zardini family into an elegant hotel, equipped with all the modern comforts.

Set only a few minutes walk from Corso Italia, the hotel, with wide and bright windows, gives the opportunity to enjoy the magnificence of the Tofane, Sorapis and Cristallo, surrounded by the warmth of the environment and the traditional delicious products.

Hotel Villa Alpina does not have a restaurant, but collaborates with the nearby trattoria/pizzeria, popular among tourists and local population for its good prices and traditional dishes.

Set in a small villa of the 20th century, just 2 minutes walk from Corso Italia, Hotel Villa Alpina and Zardini family welcome their guests in a facility equipped with all comforts, with bright rooms overlooking the Dolomites.

Groto de corgnan

In 1980 Chef Giorgio Soave, who had 20 years of restaurant experience working for others, finally realised his dream, converting an abandoned house into his own restaurant. He called the restaurant “Groto de Corgnan”, “Groto” a word in local dialect meaning a small stream, which crossed the street “Corgnan” where the restaurant is located, in the village of Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella.

Giorgio prepared traditional, regional dishes, based on high quality seasonal ingredients, which he sourced locally from his own garden in Molina, and small suppliers in the regions of Valpolicella and Lessinia. For the following 18 years, Giorgio and his wife Assunta, developed Groto into one of the best and most famous restaurants in Valpolicella. In the mid 1990s, Giorgio’s sister, Elsa, started working at Groto supporting her brother in the kitchen and in the early 2000s Giorgio’s daughters starting working in the restaurant, Martina in the dining-room and Anna in the kitchen.

Groto de Corgnan has won many awards. It has hosted a variety of famous guests (sports stars, actors, politicians). Giorgio has appeared on national TV and been included in several books and magazines. Since 1981 Groto has been listed every year in the Michelin guide.

In 1999, Judy Harman visited Groto de Corgnan as a customer and fell in love with Chef Giorgio’s traditional Italian cuisine and his daughter Martina’s friendly and skilful service. For the following 16 years, Judy and her husband Jonny remained devoted and delighted customers of Groto de Corgnan, returning to dine at Groto at least once a year. Judy had worked for an international company since 1985 and was a passionate, amateur home cook.

In 2015 Judy chose her favourite restaurant Groto de Corgnan, to celebrate Jonny’s 50th birthday. After dinner that night, Giorgio talked about his daughters deciding to take different paths in life and that being 70 years of age, it was now too challenging to run Groto by himself. Giorgio then went on to say that he’d made the very difficult decision to close the restaurant and retire.

Judy immediately responded saying to Giorgio that Groto shouldn’t close as it was far too special and important. Judy suggested that instead of closing, and if Giorgio would be willing to teach and train her, she would change her career and life and come to help him keep Groto open. Giorgio accepted her offer and in 2016 Judy and Jonny moved from Sydney, Australia to Verona.

Ristorante Groto de Corgnan remained open and Giorgio and Judy worked side-by-side in the kitchen for two years. Today Groto is growing again and Giorgio continues to share his culinary knowledge and experience with Judy and the restaurant team. He now also has time to spend with his daughters, grandchildren and tending his garden.

Judy says she feels incredibly fortunate, because she has fulfilled her dream of having a restaurant and is able to learn everyday, doing something she loves… And importantly, Groto de Corgnan will remain open and continue to delight customers for several decades more.

Cristallo Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

An Iconic Jewel of the Italian Dolomites

Originally inspired by the Art Nouveau movement that characterizes its architecture, Cristallo, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa overlooks the storied mountain village of Cortina d’Ampezzo.

A notable rendezvous for Italian high society, Cristallo’s alluring service and enchanting cultural heritage have endured for over a century. Levels of comfort and courtesy convey the hotel’s innate gracious Italian hospitality that filters through every aspect of its legacy.

From the Belle Époque to the contemporary world: styles change, the cast of characters changes, the music resounds, but the setting and the charm always remain the same.

The resort’s unique style permeates all 74 guest rooms and suites, which envelop guests in sophisticated charm and modern amenities. Honoring Frank Sinatra and Peter Sellers, two Presidential Suites are apartment-like retreats that boast the highest level of comforts and private spas with saunas and Turkish baths. Personal butler service can be provided.

You are invited to discover La Veranda, La Stube 1872, Il Gazebo and The Chef’s Private Table: four different formats in four different locations dedicated to our Cristallo Guests and Cortina d’Ampezzo Visitors. Each one masterfully orchestrated by our skillful Executive Chef, Marco Pinelli, who perfectly matches his creativity and accurate selection of raw materials with an endless research for high quality, an expression which characterizes Cristallo new culinary identity.

Relax and rejuvenate with our hotel’s spa, FitWell Club and indoor pool. Each provides a soothing atmosphere paired with state-of-the-art treatments and amenities. Enjoy the panoramic view from our swimming-pool and our luxurious Sauna and Turkish Bath. Indulge in the sophistication and the authority of a great Swiss brand and enjoy a complete experience, focused exclusively on wellness and beauty.

Hotel Alaska

Hotel Alaska is synonymous with relaxation and worldliness, a hotel in the heart of Cortina d’Ampezzo, worthy to its location, which is one of the most renowned in the Dolomites. It is strategically situated, within a few steps of those services one should not renounce during a stay in the mountains, such as a ski and mountaineering school, an old church and the historic streets of shopping in Cortina.

The gorgeous scenery of the Dolomites stretches all around as far as the eye can see. From the solarium terrace of the hotel the panorama is of indescribable, a generous witness of the majestic beauty of nature beauty. The spacious and bright rooms are warm and comfortable. A refined simplicity inspired by the characteristic alpine style, where wood is predominating and where comfort and wellness are essential factors.

From the balconies of these full comfort rooms, you can enjoy moments of absolute peace by admiring the enchanting mountain peaks.Hotel Alaska’s cuisine offers its best, with proposals that can satisfy even the most discerning palates. From the morning to the evening sitting at the table will be a pleasure.

Ambra Cortina Hotel

Hotel Ambra Cortinaoffersaccommodation in Cortina in Italyin a luxury elegant 4 star establishment, right in the heart of the Dolomites.The four star Hotel Ambra Cortina is located fifty meters from the pedestrian precinct of Cortina d’Ampezzo among the trendiest shops and most famous spots. From the characteristic mountain style hotel, distinguished by a deep yellow colour and an elegant facade, one can catch a glimpse of the Cortina bell tower.

Everything in the4 star hotel, from the care for details, the decorated windows, the characteristic wooden balconies, to the interior decoration and details are a strong reminder of the style of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Also in typical Cortina’s style is the clothing of the ladies who will greet and welcome every guest in a polite and friendly manner making your stay special and carefree, in the colours and forms which reflect the traditions of this mountain area, considered among the most beautiful in the Dolomites and the world.

The strong characterization of the hotel is in honour of the extraordinary Cortina, where those who love to spend their holidays in the mountains are rewarded by impressive scenery and first quality services, which have gained it the title of “Best of the Alps”, held by only the twelve most prestigious and beautiful destinations in the Alps.Here visitors can ski in incomparable beauty, in a setting overlooking the splendid Conca d’Ampezzo, or hike, immersed in the scents of its woods. Or they can enjoy the splendid lakes. Cortina d’Ampezzo guarantees excellence as well as the quality of the services offered and its preserved and uncontaminated landscapes.

Hotel Ambra Cortinaoffers accommodation in the charming town of Cortina D’Ampezzoin various types of rooms all equiped with every comfort: basic, classic and attic rooms, all decorated in the traditional mountain style.For a relaxing stay or an active holiday in the Dolomites, Hotel Ambra Cortina offers you comfortable andhospitable accommodation in Cortina D’Ampezzo, in the heart of the Alps.

Hotel Europa

Hotel Europa has made the history of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Its privileged position, in the heart of the historic center, has made it the spot of the sparkling social life of the Queen of the Dolomites.

From its past, Hotel Europa proudly retains the charm and atmosphere. Today, after renovation, it reopens its doors to guests introducing a new standard of elegance: contemporary, dynamic, innovative.

The architecture of Cortina d’Ampezzo and contemporary design coexist in perfect balance within Hotel Europa. Alpine wood, black slate, tartan fabrics and Made in Italy design: every detail is infused with warmth, celebrates tradition and looks to the future.

The spaces are designed according to the most current standards for energy saving and respect for the environment. Staying at the Hotel Europa means experiencing the mountains in a conscious and sustainable way.

Hotel Europa overlooks Corso Italia: the ideal location to experience the sparkling atmosphere of Cortina, among elegant boutiques and lively cafes frequented by the international jet-set.

It is the perfect starting point for exploring the wonders of the Dolomites. Postcard landscapes, sports, shopping and delicacies for the palate: these are the true components for an unforgettable stay.

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort

You will be delighted when you reach Cortina d’Ampezzo and walk into one of our suites, witnessing the warm wood finishes, fine curtains and sumptuous fabrics, with natural light flowing from the large windows to make your stay even brighter.

The rooms and suites are conceived according to a refined material and chromatic palette in which brushed larch, wool and dolomite stone alternate, in the sign of maximum comfort and practicality.

The rooms are rich in details, designed to accommodate Guests’ needs. The spaces in their sober elegance retain a delicate domestic theme, thanks to details such as the parquet and the boiserie in brushed larch, or the headboards of the padded wool beds with botanical drawings of the surrounding alpine flora.

The hotel features a SPA and Wellness area, which is the main catalyst for the Guests’ sensory experiences: visual, tactile, olfactory and emotional. The SPA embeds several materials from the local Ampezzo valley: larch wood, dolomite stone and green water from the mountain lakes.

The SPA is above 1000 sqm in size, with two separate areas: the higher level, where the Guests can enjoy the sensory path of the treatment rooms, the sauna, the ice fountain and on the lower floor Guests will enjoy the swimming pool, the Turkish Hammam and the indoor and outdoor vitality pool. The SPA area hosts the Faloria Fitness Center inclusive of all latest generation equipment signed by Technogym®.

Antica osteria alla sorte

Try something unusual from the Italian cuisine at Antica osteria alla sorte. Being at this restaurant, eat perfectly cooked broth,ravioliandpolenta. Ordering tastytiramisu,baked custardandsemifreddois a nice experience here. Goodcordial,proseccoorhouse winewill make your meal better and you’ll certainly come back.

The great location ofOsteria alla sorte makes it easy to reach even in rush hours. Many reviewers say that the staff is efficient here. The prompt service shows a high level of quality at this place. From the guests’ point of view, prices are fair. The cozy ambiance, surrounded by the beautiful city of Conegliano, has been noted by the clients.

Pizzeria metropolis

To spend a different evening, full of taste and fun, choose the Pizzeria Metropolis restaurant in Conegliano. Come and visit us to taste delicious preparations and to enjoy a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere!

Our Pizzeria Metropolis restaurant, located in the wonderful Conegliano, welcomes the customer in a modern and comfortable environment. The property has a wonderful summer veranda, which is heated during the cold season and cooled in summer. We can accommodate up to 130/140 seats, always guaranteeing maximum courtesy and availability to all customers. The furniture is also composed of visual reproductions of the most evocative views of our city, flanked by photographs of the most famous cities in the world. An interesting journey through palaces and metropolitan atmospheres, accompanied by the intense taste of the culinary preparations.

What sets us apart from the competition? The careful selection of products and the digital menu. At the Pizzeria Metropolis in Conegliano you can let yourself be carried away by the intense flavor of fragrant pizzas and traditional gastronomic preparations, always taking advantage of a courteous service and all the technology that we put at your disposal. Download our App to book a table or to order take-away or home delivery: we will know how to conquer your palate!

Ristorante pizzeria da Gennaro

The Venue
The prestige of the business is the result of the commitment and professionalism that have distinguished, from the very beginning, the activity started in Conegliano on the initiative of Mr. Mansi Gennaro.
Originally from Scala on the Amalfi Coast, Mr. Mansi moves with his wife Immacolata to Conegliano to set up his own business, in which he will later also engage his children.

In fact, in 1965 the first pizzeria in the city opened, locating its headquarters in via Fenzi, in discreet but welcoming rooms.
The extreme courtesy and qualified competence of the owners soon led the pizzeria on the path of constant success.
The pizzas made with a lot of imagination, the top quality products used in the preparation of the same and the efficiency in the service, are characteristics that have always distinguished the pizzeria “da Gennaro” appreciated by the vast clientele in constant growth.

In 1995 it was decided to add the restaurant service to the pizzeria;for this reason the business has been moved to vi Vital, in more elegant and welcoming places in order to better satisfy the needs of the loyal clientele.

The inauguration of the new headquarters was a good opportunity to celebrate thirty years of activity, also awarded by the traders association.
The restaurant is now managed by the Mansi family who with great enthusiasm turn their future commitment to the consolidation of the acquired image, and attentive to new taste trends, they try to confirm a tradition that lasts over time.

Bar ristorante al castello

Since 1973
Since 1973, “Al Castello” restaurant offers the opportunity to taste daily local dishes, carefully selected by giving priority to local products, in respect of seasonal ingredients. The restaurant has a cozy dining room that can accommodate 45 people. The large windows of the room allow great views of the Treviso hills of the Alps, and during the colder months are snowy. During the summer, the restaurant service is carried out in the open air terrace with panoramic view or in the romantic “Poggiolo”. There is the possibility to make at our restaurant lunches or dinners for baptisms, communions, confirmations, weddings, birthdays and business dinners.

Panoramic view
The ‘Al Castello’ restaurant is located on the hill of Janus, one of the hills that form the first line of the Alps in the Treviso area. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Alps, you can admire the Visentin easily identifiable for television antennas placed on top, and the Cansiglio characteristic canine profile. There are some photos of the wonderful panorama that you can admire while enjoying our recipes.

Our Team
Since 1973 Sergio Collot runs the restaurant “At the castle” with love and commitment to this profession. Every day, with his collaborators, Sergio selects products of the highest quality, respectful of the season. The chefs in the kitchen transform products into delicious dishes. The staff take to the table the result of this careful work, kindly accepting every request. Today, to learn the trade from the master is also his son Matteo, who has joined him also for organizing communication, events, and entertainment at the restaurant.

Our values
Quality selection of the best products
Seasonal ingredients
Tradition and local menù

Osteria ripasso

Ripasso is more than just a tavern.
Ripasso is your kitchen, where every palate is satisfied. It is located in the center of Conegliano, a stone’s throw from the train station, in a quiet area, near the steps of the Alpine troops, the fountain of horses, in a historical and romantic context where it will therefore be possible to savor not only food but also history and the art of the territory.
With its menu, the Ripasso tavern serves culinary specialties of all kinds, or almost. In fact, it tries to pamper even the most demanding customers by offering traditional dishes, many of the local Venetian cuisine, up to vegan cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, gluten-free or lactose-free. You can range from the traditional cheek to the more sought after scrambled tofu.

The mission of the Ripasso tavern is to give the palate new horizons, while maintaining traditional preparation and taste criteria. Seasonal ingredients are used and on many organized occasions, 0 km products are used: respect for our land is one of our values. The tavern is characterized by a typical Veneto environment, with the alternation of modern and historical / ancient objects that recall old traditions and “perfumes”.

The Ripasso tavern is also suitable for small (MAX 20/30 people) organized dinners, birthday parties or simple business appointments. The satisfaction of our customers is our joy. Our joy is the thanks for all the customers who choose Osteria Ripasso to spend an evening under the banner of a culinary experience.

Ostaria al bacareto

The Fontana del Nettuno is a great attraction for tourists who come to eat in this restaurant after long walks. Italian cuisine is on the menu at this restaurant. Taste the exotic broth, ragù and tartare at the Ostaria al Bacareto restaurant. The chefs here prepare tasty cheesecake. It is a must when you are in this place to taste excellent prosecco, cordial or chianti.

Most visitors indicate that the staff here are nice. You will certainly be pleased with the pleasant service. It will be an opportunity to enjoy an attractive environment.

Suspended in the void

NOT TO BE MISSED FOR

♦ Excursion with thrills in Valpolicella

♦ Very particular structure among the few existing

♦ Try the bird’s eye view on the Valsorda

Have you dreamed many times of experiencing the thrill of being suspended in the void but have never had the opportunity?

Well, Valpolicella, in addition to offering renowned wines and important historic villas, also gives you the thrill of walking on a suspension bridge over 50 m high.

This work, very rare of its kind, was commissioned by the administrations of Marano and Sant’Anna d’Alfaedo in 2012, the two municipalities that are located on the opposite sides of the Valsorda, soon reaching the international limelight.

Inserted in a system of paths, the Tibetan bridge was built to encourage frequenting by mountain hiking enthusiasts and to relaunch tourism in this area between high Valpolicella and Lessinia.

The proposal for the day is based on a demanding path, recommended for expert hikers, which leads to the bridge, crossing the Rio di Mondrago on the Valsorda at 52 meters high.

So prepare comfortable walking shoes and go towards the thrill of emptiness under your feet!

Recommended starting point for excursions, reachable by car, is Malga Biancari, in Girotto (after the village of San Rocco), where you can park in a large parking lot.

The malga, equipped with a picnic area, is located in a semi-forested agricultural area alternating with large areas cultivated with lawn.

Here starts the circular path of 5.7 km which, in about two to three hours, allows you to cross the Tibetan bridge and enjoy the exciting “bird’s eye” vision that only height can give, in addition to exploring the woods and the damp ravine where the stream flows.

The circular route starts from Malga Biancari (m 592 s.l.m.) and reaches the locality of Mulino del Cao (m 308 s.l.m.), to return again to the starting point after almost 6 km.

About 1.5 km from the start here is the suspension bridge, waiting for you to continue the other part of the path!

Can you not succumb to the temptation to go back when the bridge sways under your weight and you find yourself overlooking the stream?

After crossing the Tibetan bridge with a little heart pounding, you will be thrilled at the thought of finding yourself in such a singular place and having faced some difficulties to reach it.

Subsequently, the route climbs rapidly towards the Campore caves and then descends just as quickly towards Mulino del Cao, where there is also a refreshment point.

From here you return to Malga Biancari, after overcoming a drop of almost 300 m in just under 2 km.

Weekend in winery

The Wineries in Valpolicella are really many, more than 400 and they have all their peculiarities !! We do not ask you to visit them all, but choose the one that most invites you and enter a world of ancient traditions and unmistakable perfumes.

Taste the typical wines of the area and discover their characteristics and secrets.

In addition to this you can also take home some Valpolicella to remind you of this pleasant experience !! All our cellars are equipped with a wine shop where you can buy bottles!

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We already give you some indications not to get totally unprepared .. or maybe to make you want to taste our wines even more !!

Valpolicella a young, fine wine with a ruby red color, a vinous, subtle aroma with cherry and pink tones and a fresh flavor. It is a soft wine, pleasantly bitter and lively tannic. For its production, native grapes are used to testify the strong link with the territory and with the history of this quality product; in particular the most used vines are: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara.

Valpolicella Ripasso ruby in color with garnet reflections, it offers an intense aroma of red berry fruits and pink fruit with hints of vanilla. It is a wine with a refined, round, dry and velvety flavor. The Ripasso method is a technique that is carried out by “re-stepping” the Valpolicella wine on the pomace of Amarone, obtained from the Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone grapes, still hot and rich in sugars.

Amarone della Valpolicella of a very intense red color with garnet notes, and a scent reminiscent of dried fruit, tobacco and spices, thanks to the noble molds created during the drying process. The flavor is highly fruity, with a marked fragrance, dry while ensuring long-lasting softness, with full body, invigorating and vigorous warmth. It is obtained by drying the grapes stored in fruit lofts, where the fermentation of sugars is completed.

Recioto della Valpolicella: It is a wine obtained by a long drying of the grapes and by stopping the fermentation to preserve the percentage of sugar necessary to guarantee the typical structure of this wine. It has an intense ruby red color, dark, sometimes impenetrable, with a decisive aroma of dried fruit and cherries in alcohol, which continues harmoniously in the flavor with sustained tone and good total acidity.

Valpolicella e Valdadige by bike

Over 200 km of cycle paths from Valpolicella to Valdadige
Vineyards, mediaeval hamlets, Romanesque rural churches, Renaissance villas…

Valpolicella lies at the heart of the province of Verona and is one of the most attractive, special upland and pre-alpine areas of the Veneto region, where landscape, art, culture and wine share a common heritage.
The itineraries presented here are intended to offer keen and attentive bike tourists an opportunity to immerse themselves in surroundings where the natural element (green hills, woods), the human presence (towns, courtyards, mediaeval churches) and agriculture (centuries-old vineyards and olive groves) blend together in a spectacle that is both exhilarating and easily accessible by way of cycle paths open to all, families included.
The bike tours take in all municipalities of the Valpolicella area and extend as far as the Valle dell’Adige.

See the milky way in Valpolicella

On a clear evening where the stars shine in the sky, climb up to Fiamene, a town 700 m above sea level in the municipality of Negrar to see the wonders of the Milky Way and immerse yourself in the boundless space of the stars, planets, comets and nebulae .

A terrace of more than 100 square meters, adjacent to the 3.5 m diameter Sirius Observatories dome, can host the public for viewing the sky, with a special telescope of 28 cm in diameter.

Given the 360 degree view and the low humidity, the Fiamene observatory is also used for astronomical photographs, especially of the deep sky: galaxies, nebulae, globular clusters, comets and meteors.

So if the mystery and the boundlessness of space have always fascinated you, why not take the opportunity to see closely what is found millions of kilometers away from us by the observatories astronomic?

Villa cordevigo wine relais

Villa Cordevigo is an ancient patrician residence going back to the 18th Century, in an unrivalled country setting.

It has all the charm of the Veneto villas, the subtle balance between geometrical lines and rotundity, the perfect blend of the architecture of palaces and the architecture of landscape, all enclosed in this estate lying in a little place called Cordevigo, once an ancient Roman settlement. Villa Cordevigo has seen great changes over the centuries.The original nucleus is of the Renaissance periodbut then in the 17th and 18th Centuries it was transformed according to the styles in vogue at those times.

Laterally to the main house are two lower wings forming a square design with a large court and anartistic fountainandsmall Italianate garden. The complex also includes abeautiful Renaissance patrician chapeldedicated to St Martin, a vast park and a truly immense vineyard.

The Cordevigo complex for centuries was at the heart of the large landed estates belonging to Count Lombardo, and then it passed into the hands of the families of the Counts Dolci, Saladini and De Moreschi. Today the Cristoforetti and Delibori families have turned Villa Cordevigo into a place of harmony, acharming wine relaiswhich brings together wellness, health and beauty as well as fine food and wine.Oseleta, the restaurant awarded a Michelin star and theCellar, a temple to wine tastings, both promise unique sensory experiences. An open air pool and Spa also offer moments of unforgettable relaxation. We are waiting your visit to show you the beautiful thing of Villa Cordevigo wine relais.

Hotel villa moron

Nestled in the heart of theValpolicella, between the vineyards of Moron and Negrar, this new hotel is km from the center ofVeronaand only 1500 metersfrom the Sacred Heart Hospital of Negrar. Situated in a panoramic position, in the middle of a small district, this delightful hotel takes us back to a bucolic dimension, immersed as it is among expanses of vineyards and rows of olive trees, between ancient wash houses, wine cellars and the historic oil mill. While retaining the original characteristics of the rustic that it was, it has beenfinely restored according to the new parameters of eco-sustainable technology: latest generation home automation system, the use of renewable and natural energy sources, the use of construction material. The large and bright rooms, equipped with lift access and aids for disabled people, are all furnished with a wise and refined use of different materials, from iron to wood to the native pink stone of Verona. From this welcoming hotel you can easily be seduced by thepearls of the Veronese territory: from the good wine ofValpolicellato the gentle paths ofLessinia, as well as from the imposing ruins of theArena di Veronawith its spectacularartistic manifestations, fromFairsWith an international feel to the shores of the nearbyLake Garda.

Byblos art hotel villa amistà

THEVILLA
In the 15th century architect Michele Sanmicheli started from the ruins of a Roman ‘casa forte’ to design the central part of the villa in Venetian style. The current building, a work of architect Ignazio Pellegrini, dates back to the 18th century. Inside the villa paintings and original finds of both periods can be admired after careful renovations.
Villa Amistà is a combination of historic and contemporary pieces of furniture, resulting from the inventiveness of the well-know designerALESSANDRO MENDINI, and with several artworks by world-famous artists, that have made the villa a real museum of contemporary art and design.

DESIGN
The originality of Byblos Art Hotel interior design is the result of the inventiveness of Alessandro Mendini, the architect and designer, who has merged in contemporary elements in the classic Villa Amistà.
Bright colors and plastic shapes are combined with paintings and marble elements in the 17th century rooms to create a unique and exclusive project: a permanent exhibition of some of the world-best artists and designers, such as Ron Arad, Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Ettore Sottsass, Eero Saarinen, Eero Aarnio and many more.
The project Byblos Casa by Mendini is to be inspired by the same philosophy: furniture and style objects representing a brilliant “Revival” style, starting from the famous “Proust’s armchair”.
Classicism and modernity are combined to create an atmosphere that is rich of memory and remembrances, yet blinking at the future.
Byblos Casa connects the contemporary style of Byblos fashion label, which means colors, glamour prints and an innovative use of fabrics patchworks, together with the creative skills of atelier Mendini, which also includes the contribute of other important designers like Anna Gili, Bruno Gregori, Margarini-Morra, Beatriz Millar.

TESLA DESTINATION CHARGING
The Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà has teamed up with Tesla Motors to provide an increasingly desirable amenity; Tesla Destination Charging. Tesla Wall Connectors add more than 80 km/50 miles of range per hour, charging the vehicle overnight and replicating the convenience Tesla owners are accustomed to at home. TheByblos Art Hotel Villa Amistàand otherTesla Destination Charginglocations are hosted onTesla’s interactive webpage and are GPS located on the vehicle’s navigationthrough Tesla’s free over-the-air software update sent wirelessly to the car.Tesla owners are able to use the 17” touch screen to easily plan trips andlocate the property.To learn more please visitTESLA DESTIONATION CHARGES.

THEPARK
A beautiful park of 20.00 square meters offers an evocative setting with fountains made from Verona marble and an elegant deck level swimming pool of classic shape. In the Italian garden, in its interpretation that was popular in the eighteenth century, there are magnificent secular plants.

SERVICES
The Hotel offers all comforts:59 art design rooms (each room is completely different from the other ones) with minibar, LCD television, satellite television linkup, pay-TV, safe deposit boxes, fast internet lines and autonomous air-conditioning. Swimming pool (open from June to September),ESPACE BYBLOSfor health care and fitness and much more.

Hotel diamante

New Hotel Diamante, in the heart of Valpolicella, for a relaxing stay, convenient to public transport and services, a few meters from the S.Cuore Don Calabria hospital. In an excellent position to reach the center of Verona, the enchanting Lake Garda and the natural beauties of our Lessinia …

Villa quaranta tommasi wine hotel & spa

Welcome at home, let the stay you dream come true: immersed in the waters of the natural spa and pampered in the Wine SPA, for an impeccable business stay or enjoying our excellent cuisine combined with our award-winning wine list.
For an even more relaxing experience see our Safe welcome.

BUSINESS

Personalization, innovation, cutting-edge technologies, high-level food and wine proposal, networking moments all in an eclectic accommodation. Enthusiastic, Motivated and Creative are the adjectives that best describe our staff. Attention to detail and immediate responses are our plus. The search for the most suitable solutions to the needs and budget of our customers are our strength.

RESTAURANT
Whatever your idea of celebration is, we have the perfect people and location to make it a reality: mastery of the chefs, Valpolicella and architectural beauty. The Borgo Antico Restaurant is a place of culinary pleasure and well-being, awarded by Wine Spectator with 2 glasses as “Best of Award of Excellence 2020” also in 2020.

WELLNESS
The elements of the territory – local thermal water, Valpolicella wines and Lessinia stone – are at the center of the regenerating treatments for the body. Colors, lights and fragrances create evocative environments in which to cultivate harmony of the spirit and forget tensions.

Hotel villa giona

Villa Giona stands in the heart of Valpolicella, in Cengia di Nogarine, in the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano and on the eastern slopes of the hill of Castelrotto, where the homonymous, enchanting village of stone houses and palaces stands.Villa Giona was built by the Veronese family of the same name of Jewish origins between the end of the fifteenth century and the beginning of the sixteenth century, initially as a fortress house to defend the grounds and later expanded to a sumptuous summer residence.

HISTORY (Villa Veneta from the 16th century )
Historical home of the Giona family, a family of Jewish origin living in Verona, was built between the end of 1400 and the early 1500s. It is at the beginning a fortress house to defend the fund. It then became the summer residence of the family of the same name and opened architecturally according to the canons of the Renaissance residence. At the same time, in the middle of the seventeenth century, the Italian garden rich in statues and fountains was created, a garden that embellishes the north and south sides of the house. All around, in the romantic period, the English garden or romantic garden takes hold, which still today constitutes the dominant part of the park of Villa Giona and is characterized by the presence of tall trees and a small lake.

ENOTECA
At our cozy Enoteca you can taste the fruits of ancient vineyards. Tenute SalvaTerra is located in one of the most prestigious historic sixteenth century houses in Valpolicella:Villa Giona, surrounded by cypresses, olive trees, dry-stone walls and vineyards, at the foot of one of the most fascinating villages in the entire historic Valpolicella, Castelrotto.
An intimate and cosy environment that allows you to enter the tastes and flavours of the land that hosts it, Valpolicella. The cellar offers typical local products to taste, taste and buy as a souvenir of a moment dedicated entirely to the palate. Simple dishes of tradition combined with the wines of the Veronese wine-growing and wine-producing land par excellence.

Ville Venete

With the discovery of America, the events following the war with the League of Cambrai and the economic and military wear and tear caused by the continuous conflicts with the Turks for dominance over the Mediterranean, the shrewd Venetian entrepreneurs soon realize that they can no longer base their their economic fortune only on maritime trades and look with interest to the possessions in the mainland, which until then had been considered only as a fortified outpost, a place of supply of raw materials (metals, timber, wine, …) and, at all plus, territory where to build hunting lodges. Towards the middle of the sixteenth century the situation has already changed profoundly: the Magistratura dei Beni incults is founded, which maps the territory, a preparatory action for public works aimed at deforesting, reclaiming and irrigating the countryside which, having become fertile and productive, see the proliferation of villas.

This building genre is very successful because it responds to practical and aesthetic needs: control center of agricultural and wine production and symbol of the economic and social status of the client family that spends long periods of vacation in the hinterland, coinciding with the periods of sowing and harvesting. . Thus was born the so-called Civilization of the Venetian villa, which sees Andrea Palladio (1508 – 1580) as its most precious gem, but which actually lasts until the end of the Republic of Venice and beyond. The hills around Conegliano, which has always been a place dedicated to wine production, see dozens of villas flourish, some of which were built by important architects such as Baldassare Longhena (seventeenth century) and Giuseppe Jappelli (nineteenth century), who designed nearby of the villa Gera Sinopoli castle which has recently opened its doors to visitors.

In the province of Treviso, the main villas that can be visited are:
VILLA PAPADOPOLI GIOL IN SAN POLO DI PIAVE VILLA BARBARO IN MASER About eight kilometers from Asolo, in the locality of Maser, is the famous Villa Barbaro, which was built around 1560 by Andrea Palladio, admirably frescoed by Paolo Veronese and plastically decorated by Alessandro Vittoria. Commissioned by the Venetian brothers Daniele and Marcantonio Barbaro in one of the most beautiful sites in the Treviso area, the coast of a residential central body flanked by two side barchesse ended with two dovecotes for services. The avenue flanked by sculptures creates an ideal connection between the villa and the surrounding countryside, between the façade, characterized by Ionic semi-columns and pediment full of stucco decorations, and the Neptune Fountain, located across the street. Another authentic Palladian jewel is the Tempietto placed as the architectural backdrop of the carriage road; it was built in 1580, the year of death of its author, in that circular shape which he considered ideal for sacred buildings, because it served as a noble chapel and at the same time as a church for the village.

VILLA REVEDIN BOLASCO
In Borgo Treviso in Castelfranco Veneto, beyond the Ponte delle Guglie sul Musonello, where two Corner villas once stood, known as “del Paradiso”, renovated in 1607 by Vincenzo Scamozzi from Vicenza (1548 – 1616), there is Villa Revedin Bolasco, built by architect Giovan Battista Meduna towards the middle of the sex. XIX in Neo-Renaissance style. The interior, normally not open to visitors, retains a beautiful semi-circular cantilevered staircase, a large hall and suggestive stables with original furnishings. The building is immersed in a beautiful park, designed by Meduna but modified in the following decades by the French Marc Guignon and Antonio Caregaro Negrin, enriched by a pond, a Moorish greenhouse and an amphitheater – actually a gallop – surrounded by fifty-two statues made by the Marinali for the pre-existing villa. The park, owned by the University of Padua since 1967, in 2018 won first place in the 16th edition of the Italian Public Parks Competition. It can be visited on weekends and holidays.

VILLA CORNER CHIMINELLI
Not far from Castelfranco Veneto, in Sant’Andrea beyond the Muson is this lovely country residence built after 1564 on a previous building that existed in 1477. It was considered for a long time one of the properties of the Corner family, but recent studies have identified in the Venetian nobleman Francesco Soranzo, parish priest of San’Andrea from 1563 to 1595, the original owner. After several changes of ownership, at the end of the Second World War the villa was purchased by the Chiminelli family who provided for the restoration of the building and the creation of an interesting ethnographic museum set up in the rustic annexes. The building has a basement and a single raised noble floor. Noteworthy are the frescoes made by Benedetto Caliari, brother of Paolo Veronese, and the eighteenth-century sculptures, similar to the ways of the Bonazza.

VILLA EMO IN FANZOLO
Villa Emo, about ten kilometers from Castelfranco Veneto, is one of Andrea Palladio’s absolute masterpieces in villa architecture. Built in 1560, it is one of the few entirely finished architect’s factories; it perfectly expresses the need for agricultural representativeness and functionality that is the basis of the very concept of a 16th-century Villa in Veneto. The fresco decoration which enriches the interiors by Giovan Battista Zelotti, a collaborator of Paolo Veronese, is also of considerable importance. The villa, surrounded by greenery, is surrounded by a precious Italian garden.

VILLA LATTES A ISTRANA
Edificata nel 1715 dal giovane architettoGiorgio Massari(Venezia, 1687 – 1766) per il mercante veneziano Paolo Tamagnino, la villa deve il suo nome alla famiglia Lattes che l’acquisì nel 1842. Il suo ultimo proprietario, l’avvocato Bruno Lattes, ha provveduto all’accurato restauro dell’edificio dove ha raccoltoautomi e carillonscomprati durante i suoi numerosi viaggi, dando vita a una delle più importanti collezioni europee. Alla sua morte l’edificio e la collezione furono lasciate in eredità al Comune di Treviso, ma dal 2004 appartengono al Comune di Istrana che ha provveduto al restauro dell’immobile e alla sua apertura al pubblico.
Il complesso edilizio, memore dellatradizione palladiana, presenta un corpo residenziale emergente affiancato da due barchesse curvilinee che abbracciano il giardino antistante di forma ellissoidale. Lungo la cinta di recinzione si trova la cappella gentilizia che custodisce unapala d’altare di Jacopo Amigoni; come d’uso all’epoca era accessibile sia dalla villa sia dalla strada per essere utilizzata anche dagli abitanti del villaggio.

The wine roads

Conegliano and the Wine Route itinerary:Strada del Prosecco e Strada dei Vini del Piave

In Conegliano there is the oldest wine-making school in Italy and Europe (founded in 1876 by G.B. Cerletti).
From here the first Italian oenological itinerary starts, the “Strada del Prosecco e Vini dei Colli Conegliano Valdobbiadene” (1966), a circular route of about 90 km that offers the visitor the chance to discover enchanting hilly landscapes, covered with vineyards with the its villages and medieval views, to which the more recent “Strada dei Vini del Piave” has been added. Along the itineraries it is possible to visit the cellars, by appointment, and taste the local wines.

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Jewish Memory

Asolo

There is no precise information about when a small Jewish community was established in the city, but it is probable that this happened at the end of the fifteenth century, when Asolo became the seat of the court of the Queen of Cyprus, Caterina Cornaro. In 1509 other Jews arrived from Treviso, after the expulsion wanted by the doge Leonardo Loredan. In 1547 37 Jews lived in the city, belonging to 7 families; but just this year, on the night of November 22nd, a group of troublemakers from around the neighborhood broke into their neighborhood killing ten people – including women and children – and wounding eight others. The massacre was added to the carnage that put an end to the stable Jewish presence in this territory.
From the records of the trial we know that, to the south of Piazza del Pavion and crossed by the short alley of Belvedere, there was a cluster of houses, called “the ghetto”, although those of the Christians were also interposed to the homes of the Jews. The Israelites lived in six buildings, some of which were multi-storey; at the last of the house of Marco Koen there was a room used as a synagogue and in the city there were four pawnshops that continued to function even after the establishment of the nearby pawnshop.
Their cemetery was located at the walls of the Colmarion: two funerary tombstones of the Gentili family (Hefeà in Hebrew), one of Gershon Kohen, son of Rabbi Mose Hefeà, bearing the date 1528 (more Iudaic 5288) and the other of his wife Hannah, bearing the date 1513 (more iudaic 5273).

Treviso

The Jewish presence can be documented in the city since the tenth century, but there are documents that attest to the loan activity only from 1294. The Jews were driven from the city in 1509, after their houses had been looted during a popular uproar. Until 1861 the expulsion decree was still legible on the Piazza dei Signori. A small group returned after the Asolo massacre, but after the mid-16th century there was no news of Jews in the city.
The Jewish community had settled in the area of ​​the Dark Portico where there was also the Synagogue (at n. 11 of the street), near via S. Vito (where you can still see the signs of the hinges of a heavy gate) and in via Palestro, while the benches were near the Torre del Cambio in Calmaggiore. Their cemetery was in Borgo Cavour; in 1880 during excavation works along the tower of the walls of San Teonisto, 27 gravestones were discovered – of which only four are entirely legible – which are now located in the garden of Ca ’De Noal.

Giavera del Montello

In this country, known to most people for having been the scene of the last year of the Great War, three ancient Jewish tombstones were found, the only trace of the presence of this community of which, however, there is no other news.

Portobuffolè

A small group of Jewish exiles from Cologne settled in Portobuffolè around 1430 and practiced lending at a rate of around 12%. They settled near Porta Friuli, near the Loggia del Fondaco where all trade took place at the time. The current Duomo was probably built on the remains of their synagogue.
In March 1480, during the Passover, the Jewish community was accused of the murder for ritual purposes of a small Christian beggar, Sebastiano Novello. Although the Serenissima had initially published a Ducale to defend the Jews, some confessed to murder under torture. At the end of the criminal proceedings – during which they were again tortured – some were imprisoned and then banished from the territory, others were burned alive between the columns of Piazza San Marco.
The Senate also ordered the expulsion, confiscation of all their property and established the Monte di Pietà in the city.

Conegliano

Vittorio Veneto

Vittorio Veneto was born in 1866 by the will of King Vittorio Emanuele II who decided to unite two countries of ancient origins:CenedaandSerravalle.
Both prosperous cities hosted Jewish communities of which important traces can still be found.
Ceneda. The center of Ceneda boasts ancient origins. Many valuable monuments bear witness to its past. From 1597 he lived in Ceneda a small Jewish community that became prosperous during the 18th century and was also the birthplace of Lorenzo da Ponte, who later became Mozart’s librettist. The Ghetto and the Jewish cemetery are still of particular historical interest.
The Ghetto was located at the junction of three arterial roads: via Daniele Manin (first called via Salsa), via Lorenzo Da Ponte (formerly via Calcada or Calcalda) and via Beniamino Labbi (known as la Bella Venezia).
In the small village, consisting of dwellings, a synagogue and a cereal warehouse of which important traces remain, the Jews developed their commercial activities including the first loan desk run by Missier Israel Ebre, a native of Conegliano. Precisely this financial practice contributed to giving new life to the local economy, but hostilities were not lacking towards a population that, precisely because of its resourcefulness in business, was very often perceived as a threat.
The Jewish cemetery in Cal di Prade came into operation in 1857, because previously the burials were carried out in that of Conegliano. Still in use, although Vittorio is no longer a Jewish community, it is surrounded by walls along which the tombstones of about thirty families are arranged.
Serravalle: it was one of the most important centers of the Serenissima in the mainland, which owed its wealth to its favorable position for trade and the production of high quality products, such as weapons and fabrics. In 1420 the Council allowed a group of Jews to stay in the city and lend money, but the foundation of the Monte di Pietà in 1542 prompted many of them to leave the country. Today the only traces of their passage can be traced in what was the area of ​​the ghetto (via Piai).

The Piave river and the Great War

Today the Piave flows slowly in its bed of gravel and stones smoothed by the water, interrupted by islets and green spots, inextricably linked to the memory of the Great War, to the bridges of boats, to the hidden positions, to the battles that so badly marked these places.

The “river sacred to the Fatherland” became, after Caporetto, the last bastion of Italian defense and the front that marked the decisive victory in the historic battle of Vittorio Veneto. This territory still preserves numerous testimonies of the bloody clashes that were fought there: monuments, shrines, paths of high historical and symbolic value. An open-air museum is the itinerary “The Great War from Ponte a Ponte”, along the Piave da Vidor front to Susegana.

In Moriago della Battaglia is the Isola dei Morti, a monumental park surrounded by greenery, in memory of the Arditi who succeeded in breaking through the Austrian lines in October 1918. Some paths reach the Piave riverbed, very suggestive at this point.
Interesting is also the Museum of the Great War of Fontigo that collects numerous finds found in the area or donated by the population.

Near the Piave, the castles of Collalto and San Salvatore in Susegana were badly damaged under the artillery target. On the hills there were trenches, shelters and tunnels dug into the rock partly still visible, such as the hospital cave at Colfosco.

Not far away, Borgo Malanotte in Tezze di Piave is the place where the fate of the offensive action of British troops was played out. The British Cemetery still remembers the sacrifice of the young English soldiers.

In memory of the fallen in the many wars is also the suggestive Wood of Penne Mozze in Cison di Valmarino. Not far away, you can take the “Road of 100 Days”, the last stretch of the San Boldo Pass. Built in very short times in 1918 by the Austrian forces, it connects the valley of Treviso to that of Belluno and represents an engineering masterpiece, with five almost overlapping galleries carved on steep walls.

A Combai is the “Strada de la fan”, a historical and naturalistic itinerary, whose name is linked to the hardships suffered by the elderly, women and children who, under the orders of the Austrians, built it for the transport of cannons.

Percorso pedonale in centro storico a Conegliano – “Conegliano Urbs Picta”

In the Renaissance era, Conegliano was the protagonist of a process of architectural and urban renewal that reflected the favorable social and economic conditions of the territory, which, subjected to the dominion of the Serenissima, had long enjoyed the advantages brought by the long Venetian pax which had favored trade and agricultural rents. During this period there were many new buildings built in the Contrada Granda which had developed at the foot of the castle and numerous were the fresco interventions carried out in civil and religious buildings that transformed the city into a true Urbs picta. Despite the damage caused by time, atmospheric agents and wars, there are still numerous testimonies of Renaissance frescoes in the city that we will try to make you discover along this itinerary that begins on the top of the hill overlooking the city. Inside the Civic Museum housed in the Guard Tower, some detached frescoes are exhibited, of which, in this itinerary, we only point out those from the historic center of Conegliano. On the ground floor, in the Vazzoler Room, a fresco from the destroyed church of Sant’Antonio Abate di Conegliano which stood near the current Piazza Duca d’Aosta is exhibited, divided into seven panels. Painted around 1514 by Giovanni de Sacchis known as Pordenone (Pordenone c. 1483 – Ferrara 1539), it depicts the Madonna and Child (later made), Santa Caterina and Santo Agostiniano, Santa Maria Maddalena and San Tommaso Becket. On the upper floors are visible: – Dario da Treviso, Madonna Enthroned with Child, second half of the 15th century. The fresco comes from a wall of the landing that connected the new Palazzo Montalban, in via XX Settembre in Conegliano with the women’s gallery of the Oratory of the Madonna della Salute. – Venetian painter of the first half of the fifteenth century, Madonna with Child between angels and devotee. Originally the fresco was located in a house now destroyed located on the left of the Cathedral of Conegliano; it was part of the hospice for pilgrims built by the Confraternity of the Battuti.

In the square of the Castle there is the church of Sant’Orsola which preserves traces of the frescoes of what, until 1757, was the Collegiate Church of San Leonardo. Indeed, among the surviving images, the saint of Limoges is recognizable. Let’s now go down from the hill through the suggestive Calle Madonna della Neve.
Where once there was the Porta della Castagnera, the church of the Madonna della Neve was built which gives the street its name. Inside you can admire a fresco painted in two different moments: in the center there is the Madonna del latte whose realization – datable shortly after the mid-fifteenth century – has been attributed to Giovanni Antonio da Meschio, while the musician angels and those who they hold the thurible and spacecraft were added in the sixteenth century by the painter from Conegliano Francesco Beccaruzzi. At the end of the calle, turn right into via Edmondo De Amicis. At number 3, in what is now a private home, there was the ancient headquarters of the Confraternity of the Blessed Conception. In what used to be the meeting room, there are frescoes depicting San Rocco, a holy bishop, the Virgin with the Child, Sant’Anna, San Sebastiano and San Francesco presenting the church; these were probably made at the beginning of the sixteenth century by Francesco Pagani, known as from Milan. A little further on, on the right, there is the staircase that leads to the former Convent of San Francesco. During the restorations carried out in the early 2000s, decorative frescoed elements came to light both in the walls of the sixteenth-century cloister and in the rooms used by the Inquisition Court. In addition, in the room used as a guesthouse, you can admire a plump San Francesco who welcomes visitors with open arms; finally, in the adjoining room, a fragment of a fresco has reappeared depicting St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, considered one of the most important biographers of St. Francis of Assisi.

Now let’s go down the ladder that leads us to via Beccaruzzi, named after the Renaissance painter who lived here in the house now home to the Conegliano Alpini.
Arriving at the square, turn left into via Cima which overlooks one of the first frescoed houses in Conegliano. You can recognize it on your right from the “regalzier”, the decorative red brick element that began to be used in the Venetian territory from the second half of the fourteenth century. However, the layout of the building and the phytomorphic plant elements that decorate the band under the roof lead us to date the fresco to the 15th century.

We continue to walk along the street that in the Late Middle Ages was inhabited by families belonging to the small bourgeoisie: artisans, traders, … After passing Casa Cima where the famous Renaissance painter Giovanni Battista Cima lived (Conegliano, 1459/1460 – around 1517), the whose family produced fabrics, let’s stop in front of the house on our left which has traces of frescoes on the facade. The restorations carried out a few years ago, in fact, brought to light – under different layers of plaster – phytomorphic elements arranged in a lozenge and, in the upper part, a coat of arms in the center of which a “Roman” is depicted, the unit of weight used in the steelyard, the balance whose functioning is based on the principle of levers, probable allusion to the profession exercised by the inhabitants of the house.

At the end of the street, at the corner with Via Accademia, we meet Casa Sbarra, probably built in two phases from the end of the 15th century. Its facade was once completely covered with frescoes of which those protected by the projection of the roof are still clearly legible. The author could be that Dario da Treviso (around 1420 – Conegliano, before 1498), of which our territory retains many evidences. The decorative band of the attic, however, could be of another hand, identified by some as Girolamo Pennacchi (see Giuliano Martin, Conegliano frescoed, Vianello Libri, 1989).In the Sottoportico you can admire a Sacred Conversation and a Crucifixion, the attribution of which is still being discussed.
Now let’s go down to via XX Settembre, the ancient Contrada Granda, and turn right: the second building we will find is the medieval Casa Biffis: of the frescoes that originally decorated the entire facade, today only the band under the cornice that presents elements taken from the classical repertoire.

A little further on, the current city cathedral overlooks the street; the original church and the meeting room above it were however built by the Confraternita dei Battuti in the 14th century.
Many frescoed works have been preserved in this complex: from the decorative elements of the late fifteenth century present in the aisles to the images of San Lorenzo and Santo Stefano painted on the pillars inside the church, from the lunette depicting the Virgin among the Beaten above the entrance door to the decorative elements in the porch. However, there are two cycles of greatest value, both created to decorate the overlying Sala dei Battuti:
– The façade represents the largest wall fresco in the whole of Veneto. Painted at the end of the 16th century by Ludovico Toeput known as Pozzoserrato, a Flemish painter who after having worked in Venice with Tintoretto and having stayed in Rome, settled in the Treviso area where he created important works of art. On this facade, above the Sibyls and the Prophets painted in the sails between the arches, he creates scenes from biblical episodes, in the center of which he places the representation of the Beaten who, invoking the Virgin, save a ship at the mercy of the storm, a clear allusion to heresies that undermined the very existence of the Church at that time.
– The interior of the room was instead frescoed by Francesco da Milano with a cycle depicting the story of Christ, from his birth to the Last Judgment. The demolition of a wall necessary to expand the environment required the subsequent intervention of Pozzoserrato, who created the scenes of the Creation of the World, Creation of Adam and Eve and Original Sin, while the work of collaborators The Annunciation, the Visitation and The Nativity painted on the shorter side of the room.

A little further on, still on via XX Settembre, but on the other side of the street, stands Palazzo Graziani, now Bidasio Zoppas, whose recent restoration has brought to light the frescoes with decorative elements, a pastoral scene and a female figure in the background red made between the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century.
Now retracing our steps, at the corner with Piazzetta XVIII July 1866, we will be able to admire Casa Dalla Balla now Piutti decorated with sixteenth-century frescoes depicting decorative elements and characters with caricatured features.
After passing Piazza Cima and the side Via Sbarra – overlooked by the former fire brigade building, whose fifteenth-century wall decorations were to refine what was originally the ancient municipal building – we will find ourselves surrounded by frescoed houses: on our left Palazzo Grimani Vettori which shows off the cardinal’s galero and the coat of arms of the Grimani family in the upper part, while in the lower bands polychrome and monochrome scenes have recently re-emerged including the She-wolf with Romulus and Remus, an appropriate subject for this important Venetian family that had vast properties and political connections in Rome; to our right instead is Casa Colussi, former seat of the Knights of the Podestà, which still has important traces of the fresco decoration that once covered the facade with allegorical scenes, floral compartments and festoons. Recent restorations have brought to light frescoes also in the interiors. Under the portico you can admire a fresco with an unusual iconography: on the same large marble throne with Renaissance-style decorative elements sit a severe Virgin and Child on the right and the Eternal Father holding the crucifix on the left. A little further on we find Palazzo Sarcinelli on the left, which has sixteenth-century frescoes in the entrance hall, counter-façade and noble floor, some of which attributed to Riccardo Peruccolo (Zoppè, between 1515 and 1520 – Conegliano, 1568), an unfortunate local artist condemned to to be burned at the stake because considered a heretic. On the opposite side of the street there are other buildings decorated with frescoes, witnesses of the ancient Urbs picta; in fact the images of a young woman reading, of a knight and of Adam and Eve are still clearly visible. A little further on, on the left side of the street is the ancient Monte di Pietà, frescoed in 1525 by Ludovico Fiumicelli (1500 ca – 1582) with the Pietà and Angels regulating the instruments of the passion. The road – and our itinerary – closes with Porta Monticano or del Leone, so named for the image frescoed by Pordenone in the niche batti ponte.

B&B strada del collalto

“Strada del Collalto” Bed and Breakfast is an ancient farm house, recently renovated and surrounded by a large green area, close to the panoramic “Strada del Prosecco” route, linking Conegliano to Valdobbiadene. A setting which has been conceived by the owners with their creativity, taking advantage of their long established experience as landlords. All rooms show exposed beams and are elegantly furnished, each one featuring a private comfortable bathroom. Continental breakfast is served in the dining room each morning. Our Bed and Breakfast is the ideal place to easily reach all the main sights in the area, including Treviso, Venice, Asolo, and it’s the perfect starting point for cycle tours as well.

B&B benvenuti

Tired after a day exploring the city? For travelers visiting Conegliano, the Benvenuti B&B is an excellent choice for rest and recuperation. Famous for its proximity to fantastic restaurants and attractions, B&B Benvenuti is an ideal location to easily discover the best of Conegliano.

The rooms are equipped with air conditioning. B&B Benvenuti offers guests free Wi-Fi.

You can take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the bed and breakfast, including baggage storage. As an added convenience, there is free parking at the property.

Thanks to the proximity to the main points of interest, such as Madonna della Neve Church – Conegliano (0.9 km) and Giovanni Battista Cima House Museum (1.0 km), guests of B&B Benvenuti can easily discover some of the most famous attractions. of Conegliano.

When visiting Conegliano, why not try oysters at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Antica Osteria alla Sorte or Osteria Due Spade?

If you have time, the historic center of Conegliano, the Sala dei Battuti of the Conegliano Cathedral and the Ex Convent of San Francesco are famous attractions within walking distance.

At B&B Benvenuti it will surely make your visit to Conegliano unforgettable.

Bed & breakfast 3B

Our “Bed & Breakfast”. These 3Bs have 2 meanings for us. For more than seven decades our family in this area, always called them for its activities, 3B. And from Venezuela the other meaning, “Bueno” (Good), “Bonito” (Beautiful), “Barato” (Good market). We are located in the center of the “Prosecco” wine, a few meters from its school center, in the “Strada del Prosecco”. With a direct view of the hill and the cultivation of its vineyards. Our completely refurbished 3B, decorated “chalet” style, with all shades of wood, we have 3 delicately decorated rooms with a pleasant interior comfort, ranging from underfloor heating, ceiling fans in all rooms. Two double bedrooms with private bathroom and one single bedroom with bathroom in the corridor. Renovated from the base with an anti-seismic system, located on the ground floor of our house, grates in all the windows in order to have a splendid climate at any time and view of nature in complete safety. In our cozy tavern with kitchen you will find everything you need to enjoy a delicious breakfast, even in our garden from spring to early autumn, with all our culinary aromatic herbs available with which we prepare rich Venetian and international dishes at home. With the convenience and safety of parking your car, motorbike or bicycle. We also welcome your small pet, without losing any information, thanks to our free WiFi. 1.9 km from the train station that can take you to the nearby cities of Treviso, Vittorio Veneto, Vicenza, Padua, Verona, Venice, Bologna, etc. Just come, enjoy our 3B and our territory.

Bed & Breakfast delle rose

The Bed & Breakfast Delle Rose, an excellent reference point for visitors to the city of Conegliano. Located in the city center, it offers its guests the relaxation of its environments and rooms as well as the comfort and pleasure of experiencing the city center. Beautiful rooms furnished with care and style. Bright and welcoming. One single room, one double room and one triple room. Provided with air conditioning or ceiling ventilation. Heating and free fast wifi.

Hotel Città di Conegliano

Located in the center of Conegliano, our Hotel is the ideal choice for business travelers and tourists interested in discovering the beauties of our territory, offering numerous services that will make your stay unforgettable.

Breakfast is offered with a rich buffet on the ground floor in a completely renovated room, you can start the day with croissants, cakes, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereals or choose eggs, cold cuts and cheeses accompanied by cold or hot drinks prepared at the moment for you. Our minimal design rooms with clean and essential lines have been completely renovated recently, they offer functionality and all the comforts needed to make you spend a pleasant stay.

The Hotel Città di Conegliano has a large and bright central room where our guests can meet in peace to discuss work or relax with a drink offered by our 24-hour bar. At guests’ disposal we also have a meeting room equipped for any type of business meeting or meeting equipped with a video projector.

Hotel Cima

Recently renovated by adopting innovative technologies attentive to environmental protection, through the installation of energy-efficient winter and summer air conditioning systems and the use of efficient and sustainable LED bulbs, the Hotel Cima Ristorante conquers every guest for its warm courtesy and professionalism of its staff and for the many services dedicated to those traveling alone, with the family, or to business customers.
Let yourself be enveloped by the scent of the buffet breakfast, take advantage of the convenient car parking in front of the entrance and the ultra-fast wi-fi connection via optical fiber, unlimited and free in all rooms and common areas. Warm, welcoming, equipped with every comfort: these are the characteristics of the rooms that will host you at Hotel Cima. You can choose from 19 rooms divided into 2 types – double or single with a queen size bed – all equipped with brand new independent and super quiet air conditioning system, LCD TV with national and international channels, free ultra-fast Wi-Fi, telephone, minibar, private bathroom with shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. The Hotel Cima Ristorante will amaze you with its competitive prices but above all with the extraordinary welcome that its staff will be able to reserve for you.

Hotel Eurorest

“A nap in “hotel eurorest” makes you feel good, allowing you to overcome all the daily worries”.

The tradition of hospitality is a value that we like. Welcoming, meeting and greeting, hoping to meet again soon. For us, every guest of the hotel eurorest is a world, complex and rich in nuances. Our work is focused precisely on this, i.e. on playing on nuances, not on luxury, but on authenticity, and not even on formality, but on warm, sincere welcome. We know that everyone carries a luggage much bigger than the suitcases they often take with them while walking along our corridors, so we try to go beyond by reading in their background, and eventually becoming part of each guest’s history as a chapter of serenity.

Relais le betulle

Relais Le Betulle is located on the historical “Prosecco Hills Route” through the hills of Conegliano, now officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Hertage site since July 2019. The hotel is surrounded by the beauty of nature. Our mission is to welcome our Guests and make them discover Relais Le Betulle, the villages and tastings that make our territory unique and part of the UNESCO World Heritage. We selected a variety of experiences that will make your stay unforgettable and will make you discover the beautiful Conegliano and the authentic hills of the “Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano Valdobbiadene”.

Take some time out – The soothing wellness and spa area with a jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath will noticeably slow time down, allowing you to simply enjoy life and forget all the stress behind.
The intimate wellness centre will sure let you regenerate after a day spent visiting the nearby hamlets or a hard day at work.
In this small corner of pleasure and privacy a hot tub with ozone is the perfect prelude to a detoxifying sauna or steam bath with aromatic scents and precious perfumes.
Hot teas and infusions to satisfy all your needs are guaranteed.
Then treat yourself to a body treatment that fuses ancient traditional rituals with innovative contemporary wellness techniques, to help you restore balance between mind and body.
Discover our treatments.

Start the day well – take a seat wherever you please. Marvel at our collection of teapots while sipping a cup of cappuccino and admire the stunning sunrise over the breath-taking view of the Prosseco hills and valleys.
Every morning we offer a great variety of delicious food made from fresh products that will surely give you the boost of energy needed to kick-start the day ahead.
Our continental breakfast offers real Italian local espresso and a selection of teas, homemade cakes and muffins, croissants and cereals, a fresh honeycomb, a board of typical cheeses, bacon, sausages, scambled eggs.
For those who follow a healthy and restricted diet, we provided fresh whole fruits and dried ones, three types of honey, multiple choices of yogurts and granola mixes, delicious jams home made and refreshing juices.
In the summertime it is possible to have breakfast on the outside terrace and enjoy the early sun and morning breeze.
Breakfast can be one of the toughest meals for people with celiac disease, lactose intolerance and other kind of allergies, that is why we provided gluten-free and dairy-free options for our special guests.
If you have any kind of food intolerance or allergies, do not hesitate to let us know beforehand. We will do our best to satisfy all your special requests and needs before your arrival. We also offer the possibility to organize Business breakfast, indulge yourserlves with breakfast in your room or outside the balcony with a charming panorama.

A gastronomic offer, that takes care of typical excellences of the territory, which are wisely revisited in a modern way, respecting the products and the hard work of producers.

The attention to the guests and the pleasure of hospitality will lead you through a fascinating eno-gastronimic journey. Starting from Venice, it will guide you along the Piave river and through the hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, and it will take you to the natural park of the Cansiglio mountain. A unique experience in the UNESCO land. Enrica is open for hotel guest for lunch, upon reservation, from 12:00 to 14:00 and for dinner from 19:30 to 21:30. Possibility to dine starting from € 25 with two-course menu and a bottle of water or from the à la carte menu.

Fluffy friends are welcome!
We are delighted to welcome pets of small and medium size.
Surrounded by the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene hills, the hotel is perfect for people who enjoy quiet and relaxing environment and walks in the nature.
We kindly invite you to inform us if your pet is travelling with you.

After a long day of travelling and sightseeing or perhaps a long tiring day at work, there is nothing like a refreshing dip in the pool. The lovely and elegant outdoor swimming pool of the Club Le Betulle (16×8m) and the open-air hot tub are available for the hotel guests and non-guests, the latter are subjected to register with the Club Le Betulle before accessing to the pool area. Have a drink or a quick lunch break at the pool bar during the summer while enjoying 360-degree views of the surrounding hills. Come to experience the overlooking panorama over the city and the Prosecco vineyards in tranquility and quietness. Wi-Fi connection, comfortable towels and sun beds are included on the price and based on availability. The swimming pool is open from May 15th to September 30th, dates are indicative therefore we suggest that you contact us before your arrival.

Relais Le Betulle is the ideal location for your special day.
Beautiful weddings, parties and birthdays will find their touch of magic in our charming and romantic outdoor locations and elegant indoor halls.
Our staff is able to provide a scrupulous service, look after every detail and evaluate any request.
By choosing our Relais, in collaboration with Enrica Miron restaurant, you can select personalised solutions based on your individual requirements.
The staff is at your disposal to organise every aspect of the event, from table laying, to flowers and candles, even providing advice on rules of etiquette and the most suitable music. Dedicated team work will create the perfect setting in a unique location and make unforgettable one of the most beautiful days of your life.

Best Western Hotel Canon D’Oro

In the historical centre of Conegliano,Best Western Hotel Canon d’Oro welcomes its guests with its beautiful frescoed façade. The hotelis housed in a16th centurybuilding, formerly the home of a pawnshop (Monte di Pietà), with a completely frescoed façade, dating back to 1524, located onthe old Contrada Granda, the high street, now called Via XX Settembre. Initially owned by the Confraternità dei Battuti (Confraternity of Flagellants), a group of pious men who founded the town’s cathedral and, later on, its hospital, the building was used as a pawnshop until 1794.
Privately owned since 1830, it was then used as a place of refreshment and hospitality in the form of a traditional inn, later as a restaurant with rooms, and now as a hotel. Listed among the historical public establishments of theVenetoregion and classified as aperiod residencesince 1980, theCapraro family follows the ownership and management of the restaurant.In 2011 Canon d’Oro joined Best Western Hotel Family wit the name “Best Western Hotel Canon d’Oro”.

Hotel Helen

In the distance the sounds of the beach, a dip of freshness in the swimming pool of the Hotel Helen. An exclusive environment for a few. The pool water is heated. A few steps from the sea, in a quiet position, stands the Hotel Helen. The direct management by the owners, the hospitality and friendliness make the hotel the ideal place for a restful holiday.

The Hotel offers its customers every comfort. It has a private covered parking, illuminated and fenced, sufficient for all customers’ cars. Anyone with a newborn knows that, at times, the needs of the child can make a holiday not very relaxing. But it doesn’t have to be.

Our hotel tries to offer new parents and puppies what they need to spend their holiday in the best possible way: IN THE DINING ROOM: High chair or chair lift, Colored placemats, On request, vegetable broth or vegetable soup (without salt), Cheese

KITCHEN ROOM open 24 hours a day to meet the needs of our youngest guests at any time. Here you will find, even just to heat the milk: Microwave, High chairs, Refrigerator and freezer

IN THE ROOMS you have available, on request: Baby bath tubs (subject to availability), Folding camping beds, Side rails, Jar If the weather turns upside down, the hotel also has a games room for older and younger children, which offers: Play Station, Wii Station, X-box Station, Soccer, Playhouse, Slide, Corner with fenced games for the little ones, TV, DVD In your free time, you can take advantage of our bicycles for your rides, which are equipped with front and rear seats.

Swimming pool with pool with water games even for children. On the beach you will find an area with baby sitting service from June to August for children from 3 years old.

Our kitchen is characterized by an A LA CARTE MENU that you will find every evening on your table on which you will indicate the dishes you have chosen for the next day. It varies from day to day with a wide choice, generally, between 4 first courses, 4 seconds (fish every day for lunch and dinner). The refined menus served at the table are accompanied by an abundant buffet of hot and cold side dishes and appetizers to finish with a vast assortment of delicious desserts and fresh seasonal fruit.

Large covered and fenced parking area 50m from the hotel for all guests. in addition to the seats also covered, available directly at the hotel.

Every morning you can enjoy delicious breakfasts and savor a rich sweet and savory buffet.

The Helen hotel has a charging station for your electric car

Aqa Palace

“When the tradition of a family meets the creativity of the new generations something special happens: this is how the Hotel AQA Palace was born”. A world of wellness, where tradition blends with innovation and everything is designed to guarantee an experience of absolute relax. Come and discover the comfort of our rooms, the quietness of our wellness area and the local cuisine of our Ristorante Duilio.

Our wellness area, opened everyday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., is equipped with a Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath, an emotional shower, a heated swimming pool with hydromassage and a relaxation area and is perfect for spending moments of absolute relax. Until 3:00 p.m. for adults and children, after 3:00 p.m. for adults only (over 16 years old), in order to guarantee to everyone quiet and relaxing moments. The entrance, for our Guests who book directly on our website or by contacting our staff by phone or email, is free (bathrobe and slippers provided).

Our Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, where from 9:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., you can swim, relax and sunbathe by using the free sunbeds and the solarium and enjoy a drink by the pool.

Our bicycles can be used for free: simply go to the reception to request the keys and then set off to discover Caorle and its unpolluted surroundings.

In the summer (from mid-May to mid-September) each room has a free beach place available: an umbrella and two sunbeds are already reserved for you at the Levante Beach, to allow you to enjoy in absolute comfort the beauty of our sea.

From mid-May to mid-September, we provide a beach shuttle service that, at set times, will allow you to reach the sea in a few minutes.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi connection available throughout the Hotel to allow you to stay in touch with your loved ones and surf the internet without any limit.

Don’t wait to get to the Hotel to make your holidays start: arrive by boat!
Our particular position along the canal offers you the possibility to moor comfortably to our pier.
For more information contact the reception!

Thanks to the charging station for electric cars, you will have the opportunity to recharge your electric vehicle, contributing to the development of a cleaner, pollution-free world.
For more information contact the reception!

Forget the stress due to a lack of parking spaces: with us it is on site and totally free.
In case of full car park on your arrival (sporadic situation), contact the hotel reception staff: we will be happy to show you the best solution.

Best Western PlusHotel Galileo Padova

TheBest Western Plus Galileo Paduais theideal choice for guests who travel for pleasure and business.

Thestrategic positionof the hotel allows you to easily reachPadua Exhibition Center(700 mt), theUniversity(1,2 km), the Courthouse (500 mt), and the main companies, but alsoVenice(18 minutes by train), the railway station (900 mt) and theHighway(exit Padua East about 2 km far).

Ancient university branch,Paduaboasts many evidences of its glorious, artistic and cultural past and it is now animportant economic center. Padua is also known in the world as thecity of St. Anthony,the famous Portuguese Franciscan born in Lisbon, who lived at Padua for some years and died.

Events, exhibitions, festivalsand the nearby thermal baths, make Padua dynamic and vital: a city able tosatisfy the needsof every kind of traveler.

Crowne Plaza Padova

Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance and the art of modern business, the elegant Crowne Plaza in Padua awaits you! Dynamic works of art flood the shimmering marble of the Lobby of the Crowne Plaza Padova, your hotel in the heart of Veneto, with color. the key to your room! You can meet friends for a prosecco at the bar or relax in our sauna at the end of the journey.The Crowne Plaza Padova is located near the Padova Ovest exit of the A4 motorway, just 30 minutes by road from Marco Polo airport in Venice. In front of the hotel there is a bus stop that takes you to the train station and city center in less than 20 minutes. Our shuttle is also available. Visit the historic center of our city with the beautiful masterpieces of Italian art such as the Scrovegni Chapel and the Basilica of Sant’Antonio. At your disposal, our 16 meeting rooms that can be adapted to your needs, to organize conferences, events or receptions.The Campiello restaurant will be happy to prepare lunches and dinners with tailor-made menus for your guests.Our Concierge service will be happy to help you. to plan a visit to the Botanical Garden or an excursion to Venice, Vicenza or Verona. Choose the Crowne Plaza Padova for a relaxing and stimulating stay in the city where Donatello opened the doors to the Renaissance and Galileo revealed the mysteries of the Cosmos.

Best Western Plus Net Tower Hotel Padova

TheBest Western Plus Net Tower Hotelis a modern4-star design hotelin Padua, located in astrategic positionin the industral and commercial area of the city.

The hotel is located only500 meters away from the highway exit Padova EST, a short distance from the main ringroads and fromKioene Arenaand only a few kilometres away from the Exhibition Center and the Courthouse. The Net Tower Hotel offers acomfortable location both for stays in Padua and for all the other routes of the area, avoiding the inconvenience of traffic.

Our 4-star hotel provides135 modern and spacious roomsdivided intodifferent room-types, to fit both business and leisure guests’ needs.

Free Wi-Fi connection, minibar, free coffee and tea maker, free newspaper and LCD TV 32″ are just some of theservicesandcomfortsyou will find in our elegant rooms.

Hotel al vivit

HotelVivitis pleased to welcome you in one of the city’s historic residences, just five minutes from thetramstop forVenice.

Amonghotels in the center of Mestre, theHotelVivitfaces onto Piazza Ferretto, the city’s main square, where shops,boutiquesandrestaurantsare all within walking distance, including cinemas and theaters.

The HotelVivit stands out for its excellent location and traditional hospitality, offering pleasant accommodations right in the heart of Mestre, which you can discover with ourfree bicycles.

Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano

A convenient base located on the mainland adjacent to Venice, the Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano offers modern accommodation within easy reach of the airport, motorways and many islands of Venice. The Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano hotel is ideal for those who have to leave for a cruise or take a flight from Venice, or for those who prefer to stay away from the crowds after a day spent visiting the city.

Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna

TheBest Western Plus Hotel Bologna, 4-starhotel near Venice, islocated right in front ofVenezia Mestre railway station, 10 minutes by train from thecenter of Veniceand theCanal Grande.Ithas been operating since1911 and is still managed with the same competence and experience by Tura family, now in its fourth generation.

Our hotel iseasy to reachboth fromVeneziaand Treviso airportsand from the highway.

If you leave your car or bike in our parking, open 24/7, or your luggage in our storage, you will be able to go and discover the wonders ofVenicevery easily.

The Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna is ideally located to visit not onlyVenicebut alsoa lot of tourist itinerariesof great interest and fascination, such as thevillas of the Riviera del Brenta, the art cities ofPadua,Vicenza,VeronaandTreviso,thenearbyAdriaticbeachesor the beautifulDolomites.

voco® Venice Mestre – The Quid

Welcome to thenewQuidexperience: neat, flexible and smart. This is us. This is our Quid Hotel.

It’s easy living near the city!Flexible service, quality, modern design, friendly technology,safety protocoland thefull range of business facilitiesall come together in this4 star Best Western Plus Hotel.

The brand new, environmentally friendly Best Western Plus Quid Hotel Venice Mestre isstrategically locatedwithin the new commercial directional AEV Terraglio area in Venezia Mestre, near the highway exit and efficiently connected to all the main points of interest.
Modern design,wide and comfortable rooms, alow-environmental buildingand much more— here’s Quid Hotel Venice Mestre for you!

Ai Pini Park Hotel

Ai Pini Park Hotel is surrounded by a large and lovely park to unwind and relax while sipping a glass of Spritz – the Venetian aperitif. The Baldo family, the owner of the historic villa, started the hotel business in 1987, ensuring the absolute excellence of a service that is attentive to the smallest details. Whatever you need (babysitter, rental car, tourist information, etc.), the hotel management and staff will be happy to help you.
You will enjoy moments of rest and relaxation in the silence of the park where comfortable benches and gazebos among the tall trees and flowers of the garden add a dash of romanticism. The continental breakfast in Ai Pini Park Hotel, with homemade cakes, is served in the bright room on the first floor, overlooking the park. In the intimate setting of the hall/reception, you will find information material for your visit to Venice and its surroundings.Your car will be safe in the large, free, outdoor car park. On request, shuttle service may be available, which will allow you to reach Marco Polo airport or Treviso airport in a few minutes. The bus stop is in front of the hotel. Mestre station is about 1 km away.

Villa Barbarich

This incredible residence is a crossroads that crosses aristocratic tradition and a glorious past. Strategically located between Venice, Padua, the Brenta district and the Prosecco vineyards, thanks to its magical atmosphere, it is the ideal place from which to explore the area, sign rich agreements or set up fairytale weddings. A magnificent 16th century Venetian villa capable of offering an elegant and refined hotel and restaurant service for business and leisure guests. A luxury relais where you can let yourself be subjugated by the silent beauty of a lost time, indulge in the scenic harmony of art and be enchanted by the sensuality of nature.

Entering Villa Barbarich means staying in one of its enchanting rooms furnished with elegant traditional Venetian furniture and enriched with precious details that blend perfectly with the modern comfort of technology devoted to sustainability.

Guests of the Villa can have lunch and dinner in complete tranquility in our honesty bar, on the noble floor in the prestigious frescoed rooms (where the cellar is also located) or, starting from spring, in the refined glass restaurant with starry sky lighting where you can savor the local excellences and the dishes created by our Chefs.

Fanal de codega

At the Fanal de Codega, the quality and freshness of our products are in first place together with the satisfaction of our guests. We are located 2 steps from the Basilica dei Frari and the S. Tomà vaporetto stop, as well as 10 minutes from the Rialto Bridge. Our unique location characterizes us and offers our guests unforgettable dinners and lunches with a romantic view of the canal in an authentic Venetian setting. At the kitchen of the Fanal de codega, Jozef prepares our typical Venetian dishes with local products presented in a modern way, always looking for innovation, like our special and unique baked sea bream with vegetables, try it! In the dining room, the very kind Jennifer, with her smile, will accompany you in your culinary experience with the typical Venetian welcome. What are you waiting for? Come and visit us!

San SIlvestro

Local San Silvestro extracted from the hat in the unfortunate choice to dine without knowing any restaurant in Venice. You will find a truly excellent dinner starting with the food and ending with location and customer care. Fair price for the dinner made. San Silvestro restaurant, a meeting point of professionalism, courtesy and quality, in a welcoming Venetian location, where quality ratio of a certain level and the price is excellent. Frequented by connoisseurs residents and tourists.

Bakarò

Bakarò – Osteria & Co., in Campo Santa Margherita in Venice, is a restaurant that offers the best typical dishes of the Venetian tradition. The restaurant was founded in 2017 where the old Carlon bakery once stood, with the aim of enhancing and making known the culinary heritage of the lagoon city. The typical dishes offered by the Bakarò are prepared according to the recipes of the past, but elaborated, revisited and served in a new, modern way, while maintaining the traditional essence of the dish itself. The Venetian tradition is enhanced in the menu as much as in the atmosphere: the restaurant retains the antique furnishings and the old, authentic and unique setting of the Carlon Bakery, a centuries-old building of the Venetian city tradition. On the walls of today’s Bakarò you can also see the marks left by the bakery’s oven, where bread was once made.

Bakarò is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy a traditional lunch or dinner, but it is also ideal for those looking for a quality alternative to more classic dishes. In the young and dynamic context of Campo Santa Margherita in Venice, Bakarò offers high quality artisanal burgers and, in the evening, it becomes a cocktail bar with refined drinks, in an always updated menu that follows the seasonality of the ingredients. Born in an ancient context, in the heart of Venice, where you can breathe the most authentic tradition, today Bakarò is a safe haven for the inhabitants of the city and a new alternative for those looking for a different experience. If you are looking for a restaurant where you can eat well in Venice, you cannot miss the Bakarò and its inimitable traditional cuisine.

Bacaro Quebrado

Bacaro Quebrado is a typical Venetian tavern with cicchetteria, located in the heart of romantic Venice, in Calle Larga dei Bari, near the Santa Lucia train station. An intimate place, with a few tables, to enjoy a simple aperitif with friends or a romantic dinner. The Bacaro Quebrado menu depends on the ingredients purchased fresh in the morning, directly at the town market and if you are lucky you will find in the proposal of the day, our very popular lasagna, five incredible layers of homemade pasta with carefully chosen meat sauce. Ours is home cooking and tradition accompanies every single recipe, with us you will taste the inevitable cicchetti, a set of fried foods, ranging from mozzarella in a carriage, to delicious meatballs, courgette flowers and crostini with cod.

Impronta

Tradition blends with innovation and constant experimentation, to present dishes with always new flavors that at the same time recall the typical Venetian cuisine. Our mission is to be able to satisfy everyone’s tastes and our menu is born to pamper each of you.

Soft lights and warm colors. The restaurant reflects a modern Venetian identity, in which businessmen, university students, tourists and Venetians create an intimate and convivial atmosphere. Impronta Cafe is a 13 year old Restaurant, Bistro and Wine Bar. This adventure, which was initially undertaken by Silvia and Massimo, expert restaurateurs, and supported by their Michelin star trained chefs, welcomed in May 2017 the Foffa family and the director Raisa as the new management which brought new enthusiasm to the enterprise. The character of the restaurant is in the menu of the day, with options that vary on a regular basis, to always offer new surprises and great classic dishes. Selected ingredients based on seasonality and creativity allow for the aromas and flavors of each dish to be enhanced. To satisfy our international clientele, the kitchen is open from 11am to 10pm.

At Impronta you can enjoy a breakfast in a cosy and modern setting, with an international mood; our cafeteria awaits you with freshly made juices and warm croissants, also in the Vegan version! We are open from 7am in the morning to serve you with a smile. We offer a menu with a Mediterranean fragrance rigorously prepared at the moment, with selected products, which varies daily. We offer fresh salads and dishes based on the freshest meat and fish, accompanied by our wide range of snacks.Sophisticated and traditional dishes revisited in a contemporary way is our specialty. Great attention is paid to the choice of raw materials, from strictly seasonal vegetables, to the best quality local meat, to fresh fish and to our home made pasta selection.The evening takes shape from the aperitif at Impronta, tasting some of the typical Venetian drinks, long drinks and cocktails. The carefully hand picked wine list contains more than 150 selected labels.

Al Grill

The proposal of “Al grill” is from a selected menu where the meat is king. All the meat they offer is the result of a scrupulous and careful research with tests and tastings from various Italian and foreign suppliers. In particular Austrian products. All products are bought at the origin and only from first choice meats. They offer from the classic T-bone steak to the mixed grill, as alternative proposals such as the Tomahawk steak or the Picanha. available in the meat cut in front of the table. Complimentary service for all those who wish.

In Venice, the phrase “ndemo a magnar un cicheto” means we are going to eat a snack. In all respected historic venues in Venice there are many different types of cicheti, of various origins and tastes. The chef of “Al grill” indulges in the daily preparation of cicheti: from the classics to fish such as creamed cod or with sardines, or the various types of meatballs, vegetables or with various aromas, mozzarella in carrozza, fried aubergines, with cheeses, with cold cuts or with vegetables … and so on and so forth.The voice turns and people begin to know the quality of the food and even the classic aperitif times before lunch or dinner are filled with locals or tourists who come to drink a “shade of wine” with a good cicheto.

Ca’ Dolfin

Ca’ Dolfin is an excellent restaurant for quality (and quantity) of food, wine and for the superlative service offered with courtesy and high level professionalism. The high quality ingredients and the highly digestible and abundant dishes take you on a superb gastronomic journey. The right price compensates for the fact that the place is small but nice, with the possibility of dining on some tables in the adjacent square. The very friendly and well-trained Ca’ Dolfin’s staff will help you choose among the many dishes to be able to spend an excellent lunch or dinner in Venice.

La Piazza

Located in the heart of Venice only few steps from Piazza San Marco we invite you to enjoy our award winning authentic Italian cuisine. La Piazza is the ultimate Venetian dining experience. Specialties include traditional venetian dishes, grilled meats, grilled seafood; housemade pastas; pizzas; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch.Our restaurant provides an modern and relaxing interior. We provide to all of our client indoor and outdoor seating so you can enjoy meals all year around. We are open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:00am to 00:00 am midnight!We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our restaurant. We guarantee you the freshest food, delivered daily to our dock, prepared to your liking. We can prepare a specific meal by request. All our locations are providing a wonderful open-air venue to enjoy the meal all year round, we offer both indoor and outdoor dining and our focus is on serving. La Piazza offers vegetarian dishes and also gluten free dishes!

Ristorante Wistèria

At theRistorante Wistèria rediscover the purity of the flavors of the most genuine products. Our menu is a fresh and authentic itinerary of gastronomic excellences that, in respect of seasonal availability, will accompany you from the appetizer to the dessert. Bread, fresh pasta and desserts are born in our kitchen.Our restaurant has a garden with canal view in Venice and with tables in the shade of a wisteria.We love design and comfort and with the recent restoration we have chosen to maintain the original features of the interior rooms such as the warmth of exposed beams. In 1992 Andrea worked with his father Sergio, called Cavicchi, and his mother Luigina, in a typical Venetian family bar. There is a billiard room. Max is enrolled at the university, but often he swaps that room for a library. Here they meet. In 2000 they opened their first restaurant, a brewery with a small kitchen. Today, after many different experiences in the catering field, they are still friends and partners and start over with a new project.

Hotel Moresco

Hints of the orient enrichedwith surprising blends of different styles and cultures: Hotel Moresco embraces the Mediterranean spirit of Venice, the doorway to the East, re-interpreting it in an original and modern key. The architecture,the furnishing, the decorations have all been chosen to offer you an experience that is quite definitely out of the ordinary. Even the tiniest of details will make your stay outstanding and unforgettable.The study is a corner for relaxation,where you can spend some time over a drink or have a quiet break. In thecosyatmosphere, deep in the comfort of a leather armchair in front of the fireplace, sipping a glass of port in the light of an antique crystal lamp, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating history, curiosities and legends of Venice by reading one of the many books available in the library.The garden is a hidden oasisthat is typical of Venice. A little gem protected by old walls, providing a delightful setting for summer breakfasts or for short revitalising breaks between one excursion and another. However, if you prefer to spend a whole afternoon there relaxing and taking things easy, it is the perfect place with its open spaces, sun terrace and bar.

Santa Croce Boutique hotel

Venice, a unique, enchanting city, rich in history, art and secrets.
The Santa Croce Boutique Hotel is the best way to immerse yourself completely in the magic and the traditions of the Serenissima.

The hotel features a delightful,spacious secret garden– a true rarity for Venice, where you can re-charge your batteries after a day spent amid squares, alleys and canals.
You are sure to enjoy thepeaceandtranquillitythat our location affords, before you set out to discover the myriad charms of a city that is a true one-off, with its mysterious lagoon and its most beautiful islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello.

Hotel Heureka

Let the harmonious beatitude and charm that theSerenissimahas saved over centuries seduce you, as precious gifts bestowed on its visitors. The discovery of Venice is an endless journey, whether it is your first time in this city, or whether its magical atmosphere has called you back here again.It is here that your day begins –after a good night’s sleep, with a delicious breakfast enjoyed in the garden or in our drawing room. Venice awaits you, ready to welcome you with its infinite possibilities and endless facets of inimitable beauty. Spend your day at the Lido beaches or explore the island of Murano, whatever you choose, the entire lagoon awaits you.Upon your returnto the Hotel, in your Palace, you can enjoy the calm at the end of the day spending pleasant hours inthe roomson ourpiani nobili, atthe baror in the music room.

Charming house DD724

Theboutique hotelDD724 was established inVenicein 2003, followed a little later by the Charming House DD694, both bearing the names of their respective address acronyms. Totally renovated in 2014, the DD724 and DD694 offer only a select number of rooms, each with its very own personality, characterized by exposed ceiling beams, a fireplace, exquisite decor and contemporary art, ideal for guests looking for the exclusivity of a boutique hotel. Situated in the tranquil setting of the Sestiere of Dorsoduro in Venice, the Charming Houses will allow you to experience the exclusive setting of the Accademia art gallery, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, François Pinault Collection at Punta della Dogana and typical Venetian canals.

Charming house IQs

Three contemporarydesignsuite apartmentsin the very heart ofVenice, between theRialtoandSt. Mark’s Square, just a short distance from the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Housed in the Gothic Palazzo Venier, traditional elements are harmoniously combined with innovative materials and hi-tech amenities. The Charming House iQs can be reached via a private bridge to Palazzo Venier in Campiello Querini Stampalia, or by water via the private bridge over the Rio del Mondo Novo canal. Guests are surrounded by water in the magical setting of these luxury apartments near St. Mark’s Square, with a captivating view of typical Venetian canals and a private internal courtyard with a mascaron wellhead and 15th century wooden ceiling porch. Dine in your own suite, relax and enjoy reading, listen to music in the living room, host your friends for a spritz, or get out and admire the wonders of the surroundings.

Ca’ Maria Adele

In Dorsoduro, the modern art district of Venice, beside the Basilica della Madonna della Salute, is located Ca Maria Adele.
At just one vaporetto stop from Piazza San Marco, in one of the most photographed views in the whole world and an exceptional location, the twelve rooms of Ca Maria Adele are dedicated to those who celebrate love.
The exclusivity of the locale, the eclectic style of the decors, the exquisite atmosphere are all about the magic of empathy between Ca Maria Adele and Venice. An indissoluble bond, just like the emotion it is dedicated to.
Renowned since 2014 as the most romantic boutique hotel in the world, Ca Maria Adele blends East and West, thus creating a style that speaks the language of romance.

Oltre il giardino

The house, which once belonged toAlma Mahlerthe composer’s widow who lived there in the 1920’s, lies next to a small canal just a stone’s throw from the Church of the Frari, has now been turned into an exclusive but home-like retreat.
This enchanting place in theheart of Veniceoffers something unique to those visiting the city. Our guests will feel that they have really found a home away from home.
Oltre il giardino hotelis a unique country-house in thecentre of Venice, overlooking its delightful garden. The garden, with its olive trees, magnolia and pomegranate, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity and it provides the possibility to relax amidst its green embrace.
During the warmer seasons,breakfast is served in the garden. Our friendly and helpful staff is at your complete disposal for any type of reservation or suggestion, whether it is a restaurant, a theatre, an art exhibition or a site to visit.

Cima Rosa Bed & Breakfast

Set in a 15thcentury palazzo on the Grand Canal, positioned in a quiet and lovely part of the Santa Croce district, Cima Rosa is the perfect mix of elegance and warmth; classic-contemporary rooms and exceptional service from a welcoming team of passionate locals. As you step off the narrow side street, past the private entrance into the statue lined courtyard, the magical experience of living in a private Venetian palazzo begins.

Hotel Nani Mocenigo

L’HotelNani Mocenigo, a superb example of Gothic Venetian art from the 15th Century, it is nowadays a 4 Stars Hotel located just in front of the little Canal of San Trovaso and in the middle of one of the most characteristic “Sestieri” ( Districts) of Venice
The new and restructured Palace is characterized by an important facade and frescoes from the early 1800s. In all its rooms and spaces it preserves the splendor of its noble and centenary past, where the Venetian style is exalted by its Murano Chandeliers, the original floors “Alla Veneziana” and by the precious furnishing of its “Saloni” (Salons) and Rooms.

Palazzo veneziano

Palazzo Veneziano, is a new contemporary antique4 Star Superior[****S]hotelin the world’s most mysterious destination – Venice.Allow yourself a navigation back in time, within a continuous contamination of unattended shapes and original situations embraced in an exclusive and historical area of Venice.Antique damasks in 4 different colours, bronze, glass, stones, and Venetian materials arriving from the past have been assembled into a new and original contemporary alchemy. The84 spacious rooms and suitesperform an informalluxurious designwith parquet floors, Murano glass lamps, Carrara Marble, Corian and Chromotherapy to indulge an unforgettable holiday.Some of the rooms are on two floors, some have their ownindoor or outdoor jacuzzi, others a private terrace with breath-taking views across the lagoon for aromantic holidayto satisfy every wish that our Guests may have. Focused in absolute perfection from every conceivable point of view, Palazzo Veneziano offers arich and delicious continental breakfastbuffet with a large variety of high quality products.Intended to meet every expectation, the two internal courtyards and the spacious “Leone” room reflect the transformational soul of Palazzo Veneziano, ideal to host any kind ofcelebration,wedding or eventof our Guests and Visitors.

Palazzo Veneziano, where ancient traditions meet modern philosophies, offer uninterrupted caring attention to our Guests and a sophisticated24 hours servicewith a multilingual, fresh and welcoming staff.Kissed by the sun, right at the waterfront, with two vaporetto stops at its doors, Palazzo Veneziano is situated inZatterethe best location in Veniceto enjoy a stroll in the sun by the galleries and museums of modern art, restaurants and typical Venetian bars. Only a short walk away from theMaritime Passenger Terminal,one stop away from St. Mark’s Square and 2 stops fromPiazzale Romaterminal hub, the location is ideal and easy to reach.

Dimora Marciana

Dimora Marcianais a small and elegant guest-house locatedin an ancient Venetian palace in the historic centre. Like the most prestigious historic houses of Venice, it is decorated inVenitian style,withdamask and silk tapestrygolden stucco works and original marbles which will take you back in time, making you experience the suggestive atmosphere of the prestigious
Most Serene Republic of Venice.Dimora Marciana is just a few seconds walk Saint Mark Square, where you will find St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, the Correr City Museum and the National Library of St. Mark’s, and, just a little further, the Bridge of Sighs and the Fondamenta delle Zattere, where you can stroll, enjoying the view of the Lagoon as well as the small bars, ice-cream parlours and restaurants lined all along.
Thanks to our friendly staff, a rich continental breakfast and the location, you will have an amazing experience living the dream of old-time Venice without foregoing comfort and quality facilities.

M9 Museum

The twentieth century was also for Italy, and perhaps more than for other countries, the century of maximum contradictions: very rapid and previously unthinkable improvements in the living conditions and well-being of the population occurred alongside immense tragedies consumed in the most destructive wars that history remembers and also in unprecedented economic crises. Developments and destructions that have profoundly changed the living conditions, habits, culture of our country, well beyond the threshold of the twenty-first century.The Venice Foundation gives the city, the country and the world a museum of the nation so that Italians know the century that most contributed to creating their identity today, in the belief that knowledge is the indispensable basis for planning the individual and collective future. This collective path, which runs over a time span of over a century, is brought to life by an original, innovative and emotionally engaging museum, which puts multimedia and interactivity at the service of historical narration. The visitor will be immersed in the changes of the culture, lifestyles, natural and urban landscapes, science and work that have characterized the acceleration that history has given to the twentieth century, up to the present day, and will be led to understand the movements of the population, the economy, the politics that underlie these changes and that have interacted with them.

How to get there:

From Venice Mestre Railway Station: Tram Line 2, direction Mestre center to the Villa Erizzo stop

From Venice: From P.le Roma, you can take the Tram Line 1, direction Favaro, get off at the Mestre Centro stop, in P.le Cialdini, and take the last stretch on foot.

By bus: Alternatively, you can use the road lines (7, 7E, 4L, 4) which converge from P.le Roma towards the center of Mestre.

Opening hours:

From 1 October to 30 April 09 – 18 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11 – 19 Sat, Sun,holidays

From 1 May to 30 September 10 – 19 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11 – 22 Sat, Sun, holidays

Closed on Tuesday

Costs Tickets Permanent exhibition:

14€ Full

10 € reduced

10 € reduced groups

8 € reduced schools

32 € reduced family (+ 4 € for each minor from 7 to 18 in addition)

16 € open ticket (valid for 6 months)

Costs Cumulative Tickets (permanent + temporary):

16 € full

13 € reduced

13 € reduced groups

10 € reduced schools

37 € reduced family (+ 5 € for each minor, between 7 and 18 years, in addition)

Breathless: the Contemporary art from London at Ca’ Pesaro

A taste of contemporary art from London stops in Venice at Ca’ Pesaro until March, 2020 with the exhibition “Breathless“. About forty works of art – some of them specifically commissioned for the occasion – by more than 10 emerging artists who work in London and express themselves with different media and site-specific productions.

Twenty years after the successful “Sensation” exhibition (1997), the critic Norman Rosenthal comes in Venice with a collection of 21st-century London artworks, such as paintings, sculptures, videos, photographies, art installations, and original performances. Most of them are unpublished, but others are site-specific interventions to show London’s contemporary cultural landscape.
The masterpieces come from the collections of the British Council, the Arts Council and the artist galleries.

From Titian to Rubens: masterpieces from Antwerp and other Flemish collections

The Foundation Musei Civici di Venezia, together with the City of Antwerp, VisitFlanders and the Flemish Community, presents “From Titian to Rubens. Masterpieces from Antwerp and other Flemish Collections“, at the Doge’s Palace until March, 1st 2020.

The spectacular Doge’s residence will be transformed into “constkamers“, rooms enriched with wonderful works of art demonstrating the wealths of the Flemish collections.

Featuring masterpieces by artists including Titian, Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck and Michiel Sweerts, the exhibition offers a dazzling array of artworks.

Three icons of Venetian painting return to their hometown, Venice: Titian’s Jacopo Pesaro presenting Saint Peter to Pope Alexander VI, the altarpiece of the former San Geminiano church, and Titian’s Portrait of a Lady and her Daughter.These artworks from Flemish collections are rarely lent, and some have never been shown in public, until now.

A special section of the exhibition will be devoted to Flemish star composer Adriaan Willaert, who settled permanently in Venice to become Maestro di Cappella of the St. Mark’s Basilica in 1527. He founded the famous Venetian School of music where Giovanni Gabrieli and Claudio Monteverdi attended.

Ferdinando Scianna at Casa dei Tre Oci

From August, 31st to February, 2nd 2020 a great anthology about the photographer Ferdinando Scianna will take place at the Casa dei Tre Oci – Giudecca island. For the first time, we will see a selection of 180 black-and-white pictures by Ferdinando Scianna about “Life, Story and Memory“.

The exhibition is curated by Denis Curti, Paola Bergna and Alberto Bianda: organized by Civita Mostre and Musei e Civita Tre Venezia, it is supported by Fondazione di Venezia.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Ferdinando Scianna began to love the world of photography in the ’60s: he started describing the culture and traditions of his native region, Sicily, through images. His long artistic career unfolds through various themes – current events, war, travel, popular religion – all connected by a single thread: the constant research for a form in the chaos of life.

In over 50 years of photos, he faced many different themes: from Bagheria to the Bolivian Andes landscapes, from religious celebrations – the beginning of his career – to the experience in the world of fashion, started with Dolce & Gabbana, and the iconic model Marpessa. After that, he started taking reportages – he was the first photographer to be part of the photojournalistic agency Magnum -, the landscapes, his thematic obsessions such as mirrors, animals, strange staff, and the portraits of his friends, masters of the art and culture world such as Leonardo Sciascia, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Jorge Louis Borges.

For this occasion, a series of fashion images will be exhibited at the Casa dei Tre Oci: Scianna created it in Venice as a testimony of its strong bond with the city.

Redentore Festival 2019: the whole programme

As tradition dictates, on the third Saturday of July, the city of Venice celebrates the Redentore Festival.

St. Mark’s Basin is going to be full of boats and fondamentas will hosts hundreds of tables illuminated by lanterns. The sky is getting ready to be the perfect scenery for an amazing firework performance.

The programme of the Redentore Festival 2019

Saturday July, 20th 2019

  • 7pm: The votive bridge opens: it connects Fondamenta delle Zattere with Redentore Church on Giudecca island;
  • 11.30pm:Firework display in St. Mark’s Basin.

Sunday July, 21st 2019

Regate del Redentore (Regatta of the Redeemer) – Giudecca Canal

  • 4pm: Children’s twin-oared “pupparini” boat regatta
  • 4.45pm: Twin-oared “pupparini” boat regatta
  • 5.30pm: Twin-oared gondola regatta
  • 7pm: Holy Mass at the Redentore Church

Vasily Klyukin interprets Dante’s Inferno

Amazing! The fragmentation of the image is gathered in a single sculpture” said Leonardo Di Caprio. “Vasily Klyukin exhibition will have a big success around the world” supports Charles Saatchi. “Great sculptor, great work” affirmed Simon de Pury.

In Dante Veritas” will be open until the end of November at Arsenale Nord in Venice (Tesa 94): the multimedia exhibition is organized by the Municipality Of Venice and the State Russian Museum of St Petersburg. This is a modern interpretation of the Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy by, with a particular emphasis on Dante’s Inferno (Hell) and its nine circles that house the damned souls destined for eternal punishment.

A real experience whose aim is to create an apocalyptic set consisting of over 100 multimedia elements on 900 square meters of space: sculptures, sounds, video mapping works, digital reproductions and lightboxes.

The audio guide is an integral part of the exposition itinerary, it’s free and available in 10 different languages. The device will accompany your visit with the artist’s voice. In this multi-sensory experience, visitors are called to participate activily, comparing themselves with the artworks and describing their own impressions. For example, in front of the sculpture “Betrayal“, visitors are invited to write the initials of those who have betrayed their trust in the past.

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Opening hours

From Monday to Thursday, and Sunday

From 10 am to 6 pm

Friday and Saturday

From 10 am to 8 pm

Ticket price

Full: € 10

Reduced (students and over 70): € 5

Headphones and audio guide are included in the ticket price.

10% discount for online tickets.

Pittura di Luce: Burano and its painters

The artworks of the famous painters from Burano, such as Gino Rossi, Umberto Moggioli and Pio Semeghini, will be exhibited at the Museo del merlettoon the Burano island until January 2020, in the exhibition “Pittura di luce. Burano e i suoi pittori“.

During the first decade of the last century, these artists were protagonists of the Venetian artistic movement of Ca’ Pesaro, and ended up at the center of a lively debate on modern art. In those years, Burano island became an idyllic place where painting the nature “en plein air”, the landscapes suspended between water and sky,its colorful houses and its inhabitants.

The end of this artistic season arrived with the First World War, but the history the painters of Burano continued, together with the adventure of the artistic movement of Ca’ Pesaro, with artists such as Nino Springolo and Fioravante Seibezzi.

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Ticket price

Full: € 5

Reduced: € 3,50

Alberto Burri on the San Giorgio Maggiore island

The exhibition “Burri, la pittura irriducibile presenza” will be open to the public until July 28, 2019 on the San Giorgio Maggiore island. This important project was specifically designed for Venice, and traces the most significant phases of the master’s career through many of his most important masterpieces.

Through 50 unique pieces, mainly from several italian and international museums, the Burri Foundation and prestigious private collections, it will be possible to admire the rares Catrami (1969) and the latest monumental Cellotex (1994). In 1983, 18 works from his Sestante cycle were the protagonists of the exhibition inside the evocative building Ex Cantieri Navali of the Giudecca island, and marked the beginning of a strong bond between the artist and the city of Venice.

The exhibition – curated by Bruno Corà, President of the Burri Foundation, and organized by the Giorgio Cini and the Burri Foundations in collaboration with Tornabuoni Art and Paola Sapone MCIA – offers the unique opportunity to experience an unpublished selection of Burri’s works to the visitors.

Catrami (1948), and Muffe (1948), presented in close comparison with the iconic Sacchi (1949-1950), Gobbi (1950), the enchanting Combustioni (1953), Legni (1955), Ferri (1958), the deformed Plastiche (1960), and the extraordinary evolution of Cretti (1970), one of the Burri’s most famous research topics The visit ends with the great Cellotex, made until the mid-nineties.

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OpeningHours

Everyday from 11 am to 7 pm (except Wednesday)

Free entrance

Authentic human bodies. 50 works by Leonardo da Vinci

Science, medicine and art will meet at Palazzo Zaguri in Venice until the end of September: the exhibition “Authentic human bodies. Leonardo Da Vinci” combines medical and scientific studies with the pleasure of knowledge. This exhibition celebrates the 500 years since the death of Leonardo Da Vinci (1519-2019), remembering the brilliant precursor of the modern scientific method. For the first time, the Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous drawings are reproduced by real human models.

The artworks become tangible thanks to the innovative method of plastination: the beautiful human body complexity is finally touchable by everyone.

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Opening hours

Everyday 10 am – 8 pm (last entrance at 7 pm).

Due Torri Abano Hotel

Due Torri Hotel is a splendid hotel in Abano Terme, a stately home fit for a prince dating back to 1700, but recently renovated. The location is designed especially for you, and is a place where you can spend a while relaxing in pursuit of wellness and the joy that life brings. An Italian atmosphere in a fantastic location at the bottom of the Euganean Hills, a short distance from Padua, will add the finishing touches to an unforgettable holiday.

Located in the very heart of the pedestrian area in Abano Terme, alongside the historical “Montirone” gardens and surrounded by the natural environment provided by the large garden, the 5-star Due Torri Hotel in Abano Terme, is waiting to welcome you with various different swimming pools, each one featuring underwater circuits and whirlpools. The welcoming, fully equipped Spa also offers original, effective detoxifying, purifying and draining programmes.

There are three spa pools with whirlpools and fun, toning underwater circuits, and an area containing a series of Kneipp pools to reinvigorate and restore energy to your legs. Not to mention our thermal steam grottoes for a truly purifying experience.

Our renowned chef takes great care to ensure the quality and calorific balance of the natural, healthy cuisine on our menus, offering a myriad of different scents and flavours that will remain with you even after you have returned home.

The spacious rooms and suites of this luxury hotel in Abano Terme are decorated in the Venetian style and overlook the garden, the Euganean Hills or the pedestrian area. Maximum comfort to make you feel ”at home“!

Abano Ritz Thermae & Wellness Hotel

Abano Terme is famous worldwide as the “Thermal Baths of Venice”, thanks to the extraordinary curative qualities of the thermal water and the bio-thermal clay or aged mud: a true medicine without side effects. At AbanoRitz we propose a package with included services and special offers for a purely relaxing vacation among swimming pools, the SPA, wellness rituals and culinary experiences at our 3 restaurants; immersed in a territory that offers a wealth of culture and folklore, as well as golfing and other sports.
AbanoRitz offers you an ambience-rich environment, expertly looked after and directly managed by the Poletto family, who have been working in the hospitality sector for generations with a daily commitment expressed in their presence and attention, resulting from their enthusiasm and professionalism.
For YOUR moments, the following are available: Reading Room, Fireplace Room, piano corner with the Steinway grand piano, Smoking Room with veranda, TV room with large screen and SKY for sports events and channels in many languages – billiards corner; Play Room: a non virtual “social” area were tables are set up for cards or chess and, next to it, our Bar with its precious “Venini handkerchief” chandelier.

Abano Grand Hotel

Simply the best: the Abano Grand Hotel is the only 5-star luxury hotel in Abano Terme and in the province of Padua. The top hotel in the Borile Group, it is located near the Marco Polo Airport in Venice, 11 km from Padua: the ideal place for guests seeking a luxurious spa experience in a relaxing location.

Discover the stunning elegance of the captivating Louis XV-style rooms in our 5-star hotel. And the charm of our suites, exclusively draped and upholstered with fine fabrics to create a breathtaking effect. Not to mention the magical sensation of wellbeing on offer in our welcoming Luxury SPA with its extraordinary array of treatments and massages.

The Grand Hotel in Abano Terme, stands in a garden of olive trees, palms and tropical plants, with three large, communicating pools that form a lake of soothing underwater circuits and spa massages. Relax as you enjoy an exquisite aperitif in our original “James Bond Bar” or a delicious gourmet meal in our elegant “Pietro d’Abano” Restaurant. And don’t miss our new Venezia SPA: a little piece of paradise created especially to help you feel on top of the world.

Venezia Spa is a new wellness centre in the Antiaging Thermal SPA at the Abano Grand Hotel. Here guests can experience the magic of Venice: a spellbinding place that delights body and soul. There is no other Spa quite like it in the world. Because there is no other place quite like Venice.

President Terme Hotel

President Terme Hotel Abano welcomes you in a real temple of well-being and treatments, a peaceful and relaxing oasis, where luxury and hospitality hold the hand to experience and professionalism.
Since 1968, the year of its foundation, President Terme Abano aimed to redefine the very concept of holidays offering a not usual stay.
Abano Hotel luxury services at the President, a 5 stars Hotel, that makes available to the guests a unique assistance to transform your holiday in an unforgettable experience.

  • First of all the wellness center, the flagship of the structure, a modern and functional Spa, where you can try massages and treatments using the healing properties of mud and thermal water. Here we can find three swimming pools, hydromassage and different locations for fitness and rehabilitation sessions.
  • The gym is a space dedicated exclusively to a single individual, which can be followed by a personal trainer who recommends the best exercises depending on needs and objectives.
  • The multilingual staffwill assist you during the stay, guiding you in the choice of rooms and suites and also booking events, concerts, transfers.
  • Essential Hotel services, such as a complete internet station fitted with a printer and free wireless connection.
  • The availability of bicycles will allow you cycling pleasantly immersed in the Abano beautiful surroundings.
  • Finally, the evening entertainment: tastings, candle light dinner, live music and dancing.

Additionally, among the luxury services are included in every Abano sojourn: steam bath cave with vapors and aromatherapy, emotional showers, relaxation area, Spa kit, Fit & Fun program.

Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa

Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa – on Venice’s sparkling Jesolo beach – awaits a world of exclusivity, relaxation and temptation.
Move seamlessly from the verdant gardens to the glistening pool through to our long private beach with infinite views over the turquoise seas. Feel the same release indoors in our light-flooded ample spaces designed in a fresh contemporary style.
Time is yours to do as you choose. Spend long hours unwinding in the Almablu Spa, slipping into clear pools, steaming in the Turkish baths and being pampered in the massage suite. And delight in exquisite cuisine with menus offering the best of Italy as well as the tastes of distant lands.
Cast eyes over the exquisite sea view, feel the outdoors flow in and energise the ample space surrounding you and fall in love with the essential touches of class, such as fresh flowers in your room each day. Revel in the pure essence of the lines and shapes of the Almar Jesolo suites while you enjoy the five-star personalized service. Each room features its own private terrace and the finest Made in Italy design for a modern, yet timeless rest from the world and to let a sense of total wellbeing overwhelm you.

Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Jesolo

Jesolo has long been known as one of the most iconic locations on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The 5 star Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Jesolo is an enchanting homage to the glorious Italian seaside resorts of yesteryear, bringing the glamour and flair of Miami to the Adriatic. The building was designed by the renowned American architect Richard Meier, while star architect Matteo Thun is in charge of interior design.

The high-profile duo have created an unparalleled amalgamation of distinct shapes, luxurious materials, fresh colours and pop art design elements. Rigid and sophisticated on the outside, playful and eccentric on the inside. This hotel can be considered a real highlight in Jesolo, and a new hotspot for fans of the Adriatic with a penchant for chic design and lifestyle.

Hotel Excelsior Venice

With its unique beachfront location overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea, the five-star Hotel Excelsior is uniquely positioned to offer guests a tranquil heaven just 15-minutes from Venice on one of our courtesy boats.

Located on the fashionable Venice Lido beach, Excelsior was built in 1908 and quickly became the ultimate destination for the world’s rich and famous.

Today, Hotel Excelsior, with its unique Moorish architecture and enviable beach location, continues to offer guests the same five-star elegance and splendour that has been enjoyed for more than 100 years.

Palladio Hotel & Spa

Five minutes from Piazza San Marco by private shuttle, Palladio Hotel & Spa is an oasis of peace and tranquility.
Gently removed from the bustling streets of Venice this converted 16th Century convent on the Giudecca successfully preserves the grace and beauty of it historic past, with the modern enhancement of state of the art facilities.
The adjoining Palladio SPA is an extraordinary complex of 450 square meters featuring eight treatment rooms and a Fitness Centre.
Hotel facilities: Business Center, Fitness Center, Health Club, High Speed Internet Access, Wireless Data Connection, Ballroom, Banquet Facility, Bar, Beauty Farm, Conference Room, Elevators, Front Desk, Handicapped Facilities, Ice/Vending Machines, Lounge, Meeting Room, No smoking rooms, Restaurant, Sauna, Spa, Steam Bath, Wheelchair Accessible Elevators, Whirlpool/Jacuzzi, Shops in vicinity, Post, News Stand/Books.
Palladio Hotel & Spa also offers Airline/Travel Desk, Car Rental Desk, Laundry/Valet, 24-Hour Room Service, Aerobics Instructor, Baggage Hold, Business Services, Children’s Video, Concierge, Currency Exchange, Dietician, Doctor on call, Executive/VIP Services, Handicap Services, Local Shuttle, Mail Services, Masseuse, Multilingual Staff, Petsitting Services, Porter/Bellmen, Room Service, Safe Deposit Box, Shoe Shine, Sports Trainer, Theater Ticket, Turndown Service, VCR Rental, Wake-Up Calls, Wedding Services.

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

Escape the ordinary and retreat to the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. Our 5-star luxury hotel boasts a breathtaking location on Isola delle Rose, a private island located in Venice, Italy and near top attractions like St. Mark’s Square. Whether you’re traveling here on a honeymoon or on a family vacation, you’ll be enchanted by our spectacular grounds, which boast stunning views of the lagoon and meticulously maintained gardens and olive groves. Recharge in our spacious accommodations, all of which have undergone a recent redesign by celebrated architect Matteo Thun, before exploring all that our 5-star hotel has to offer. Select from our array of restaurants and bars, including Dopolavoro Dining Room, our Michelin-starred fine dining experience, or book a rejuvenating massage at GOCO Spa, one of Venice’s premier wellness destinations. Whatever brings you here, a definitive luxury travel experience awaits. We look forward to hosting your visit at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa.

Palazzo Venart – Luxury Hotel

The stunning Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel opened its doors to the public in August 2016 and is the latest LDC luxury hotel in Italy. The five-star Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel consists of 18 prestigious and fastidiously decorated rooms and suites, each based on a unique aspect of Venetian history and culture.

Fronted by its placid garden which opens directly onto the Grand Canal, the entire 16th century Palazzo and grounds have been carefully restored to their former grandeur with minute attention to detail.

Original features which include Renaissance frescoes and marble fireplaces have been expertly restored by Venetian specialists and complemented with antiques and custom furnishings to display the Palazzo’s noble past.

The Palazzo Venart is home to twice-Michelin starred chef Enrico Bartolini’s very own GLAM Restaurant, which serves exclusive menus designed by this talented culinary artist.

The 5 star Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is centrally located in the heart of traditional Venice. All the sights and sounds of the romantic City of Water are readily accessible to our guests.

Hotel Palazzina G

Hotel Palazzina G, 5 stars in the historic centre of Venice, is centrally located in the heart of a sixteenth-century structure looking onto the Grand Canal, in the enchanting historic lagoon scenario, in an exclusive location with a very special appeal.
An incomparable setting where historic tradition and contemporary style blend seamlessly into a Hotel that allows to be a truly Venetian: a noble building in which coexist embedded materials and architectures, to create an unconventional host project and a concierge service suited to propose and surprise each time with different and astounding experiences, to discover the territory.
Atmospheres and light concur to give to our Hotel an at home atmosphere, steeped in the charm, and with an extraordinary allure of rooms and settings, further enhanced by unique furnishings and furnishing accessories.
With us, luxury is outside ordinary routines and is translated into an experience able to make every guest feel “temporarily and authentically Venetian-citizen”, far from the classic tourism imagery.
The French genius of architecture and design, Philippe Starck, has created a variety of types of rooms and suite apartments, designed to guarantee guests outstanding quality, investing imagination and creativity in each one and furnishing them with modern materials of supreme quality, complemented by a distinctive, unmistakable style.
This hallmark approach allows guests to choose from a variety of options, including our Suites with a view of the Grand Canal, as well as our Junior Suites and Deluxe rooms, with a genuinely delightful view over the rooftops of Venice.
All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, piped music with I-pod connection and exclusive complimentary toiletries with personalised fragrances.

Hotel Londra Palace

In Venice, the Hotel Londra Palace, combines the charm and luxury of a historic hotel with comfort and the latest services, such as free Wi-Fi and SKY TV.
With its 100 windows overlooking the San Marco Basin, the Londra Palace has been the chosen meeting place of artists, intellectuals, travellers and tourists for over 140 years; those who enjoy authentic locations which don’t just conform with current fashions.

The Londra Palace has 53 rooms, each with different furnishings in the Biedermeier style, with good quality tapestries and brocades, marble bathrooms and all the comforts of a luxury hotel.
Every room is unique: a feature which makes the hotel all the more desirable. The view is always enchanting: choose between the San Marco Basin and the Venetian Lagoon on the one hand, or the historic city’s roofs and bell towers on the other.

Its restaurant, the DO Leoni, is a temple to Venetian cuisine, thanks to the artistry of its chef, Loris Indri. Loris combines tradition and innovation, offering the stimulation of good food with the pleasure of dining in elegant atmosphere-filled surroundings.

Staying at the Londra Palace means fully experiencing the privilege of being in Venice. The hotel is located on the Riva degli Schiavoni a few steps from Piazza San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and all the other places which are symbolic of the Venetian Republic, but it is also close to its most hidden and authentic corners.
Our Concierge Clefs d’Or and the reception staff, available 24 hours a day, will be pleased to point them out to you.

Getting about is quick and easy: there’s a taxi right in front of hotel and public water buses within walking distance.

Every area of the Londra Palace area is designed to stir the emotions and promote well-being. In the refurbished and luminous sitting rooms on the ground floor the connection with the outside world is enhanced by the use of glass and the glass bears a reminder of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky‘s stay. The veranda on the Riva degli Schiavoni is the perfect place to sample our barman’s fabulous aperitifs, take lunch or dinner, drink tea, or just relax.

Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is a modern Venetian masterpiece: once a flourishing flourmill, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice has been beautifully restored and offers a different view of the magical city of Venice. Just 30 minutes from the airport, we also offer a shuttle boat service to the city center. With 379 rooms and suites, the largest Congress Center and the second largest spa in Venice, a collection of bars and restaurants and a stunning rooftop pool, our hotel is the perfect location for your stay in Venice.

Good to know

  • Rooftop pool with panoramic view of Venice open mid May to September
  • 7 restaurants and bars, including a panoramic rooftop bar
  • eforea spa of 600 sq. m. and fitness center
  • Venice’s largest congress center with space for up to 1,000 delegates
  • Close to Venice attractions via shuttle boat; transport options available
  • Industrial and historical building on a peaceful oasis in Venice

Metropole Hotel

Venice, a captivating city which strikes the eye and moves the heart.
Enveloped in the same magic, the Metropole offers you emotions involving all the senses. Eccentric, warm, eclectic, a place where the décor becomes an emotional experience, where each detail tells a story.
A 5 star hotel that seduces and charms, a restaurant that surprises for its creative cuisine and the fame of its awards. Behind both of them, love, care and persistence.
The resulting mood is incomparable. After all, here nothing happens by chance.

Metropole Hotel offers
• The Met Restaurant, one Michelin Star: from Monday to Sunday 7.00 – 10.30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 12.30 – 2.30 pm. Closed on Monday.
• Citrus Garden with the Oriental Bar in the garden in summer
• Delicious Buffet Breakfast at 35,00 € and 20,00 € for children.
• Cellar with valuable wines and Bruno Paillard champagne
• The Oriental Bar open from 11.00 am to 1.00 am.
• Special parties at the Bar with Dj set
• Suites with amazing hamman
• Little dogs are welcome!
• The Tea Ceremony, from October to March, in collaboration with the Dammann Freres
• the Gallery with the private antiques collections of the Metropole
• Equipped Conference Room for 80 people
• Private Canal Entrance for arrivals in water taxi
• Early Morning Coffee Service for departures early in the morning
• The “Metropole” environmental perfume with black pepper fragrance created specifically for the Hotel
• 24-Hour Concierge Service
• Parking Facilities at Piazzale Roma

Gritti Palace

The majestic Gritti Palace is where history and culture meet a renewed Venetian style. A place of exceptional art and elegance, the restored Gritti Palace retains its reassuringly intimate and familiar feel. The Gritti is known for impassioned service, a delectable culinary experience and an intimate wellness haven. The reference point for the world’s elite at international city events such as the Biennale, Carnival and the Venice Film Festival.

After a meticulous restoration, explore the hotel’s original wooden ceilings, original entrance flooring, dressing-table mirrors and 18th century wall lamps, hand-made in Murano, and more. The epitome of luxury, the Gritti Signature Suite Collection showcases the hotel’s rich historical past.

Centurion Palace

A 5-star hotel in Venice, Sina Centurion Palace overlooks the Grand Canal at the mouth of the San Marco basin, towards Dorsoduro.

With direct access to the Grand Canal, our luxury hotel enjoys a unique position in Venice between the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana (home of the François Pinault Foundation) and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.

Our 50 rooms and suites at Sina Centurion Palace offer incomparable views over St. Mark’s and the Grand Canal.

Among the most renowned restaurants in La Serenissima, The Antinoo’s Lounge & Restaurant is an elegant and comfortable ambiance where to savour the best of contemporary Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by Grand Canal views.

Belmond Hotel Cipriani

Sporting 270-degree views out across the water, stay at Belmond Hotel Cipriani and enjoy vistas spanning the Doge’s Palace to the church of St Giorgio and the islands beyond.

As one of the most celebrate luxury hotels in Venice, Italy, every inch of this iconic hideaway is guaranteed to enchant. Exquisite antiques and local artifacts whisk you back in time, while Michelin-starred gastronomy, charming staff and the only Olympic-sized swimming pool in the city offer modern sophistication. The special air of romance is what sets us apart from the rest.

Jesolo Christmas Village, when magic pervades Jesolo

The magic of Christmas is coming to Jesolo!

From December 01, 2018 until January 13, 2019, will be possible immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere around Piazza Mazzini and along the first part of Via Trentin: everything has been thought to experience Christmas in a special way.

Jesolo Christmas Village would be a point of meeting during the holidays where the traditional wooden little houses, decorated with wreaths and lights, welcome everybody with handcrafted products, sweets, delicacies of all kinds and gift ideas.

For children, there will be the carousel with horses, the electric train and the inevitable ice-skating rink.

NHC Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi

The NHC Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi is the ideal location to completely emerge oneself in Venetian charm, surrounded by art and history, and to be transported by the romantic atmosphere of the city.

The 66 rooms of the NHC Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi, always with the Garanteed Best Rate, are a compendium of Venetian style, with high ceilings and period furnishings. The noble records live again in the Junior Suite, furnished with oriental rugs, armoires from the ‘700 and lamps from Murano: some face the garden of the Hotel, other directly to the lagoon; the first floor of the suites opens to a noble salon in which it is possible to organize banquets and receptions. The splendid Presidential Suite, immersed in the garden of the Hotel, has a loft night zone with windows on every wall from which it is possible to admire dawn over the lagoon. 7 Junior Suites, 3 Executive Suites, 2 Presidential Suites: curated to the smallest details, recreates an environment of class with a touch of modernity.

We also offer a wide range of treatments to regain psycho-physical wellbeing, relax and be pampered. Massages, peeling, rituals and personalized programs to find energy and wellbeing.

Discover the “Giardino Segreto” restaurant, a homage to Italian gastronomy and to excellence, fruit of the “NHC Grand Hotel Palazzo dei Dogi Food Experience”. Delicious wines and refined champagnes accompany tastings of fish and meat dishes and extravagant aperitifs inspired by traditional recipes. In warm weather seasons, it is a privilege to enjoy the silent frame and the luxurious internal garden.

Hotel Bauer

The five-star luxury BAUER PALAZZO is located in the heart of Venice, where Ethics and Aesthetics meet.
An intense and engaging experience where exclusivity, service excellence and charm reign timeless.

History, elegance and contemporaneity create unique and exclusive environments, where BAUER’s unique excellence can be found. A privileged access and an exclusive sight, in the in the symbol district of Venice, a strategic point next to San Marco Square, where to enjoy the charming view of Punta della Dogana.

BAUER’s luxury rooms are able to redefine and elevate the conception of the journey as a pleasure.
A unique experience of its kind, where you can experiment true Venetian lifestyle.
The view on the most enchanting foreshortenings of the city by a privileged location, combined with authentic Italian marbles, precious fabrics and inlaid furniture, give the true expression of Venice.
56 suites and 135 rooms: BAUER Hotel will meet the desires of every guest, by guaranteeing them the best comfort as possible and their privacy.

You will also enjoy our showcase of sophisticated locations where to amaze your palate, choosing among exclusive culinary experiences.

Hotel Aman Canal Grande Venice

Hotel Aman’s 5-star accommodation in Venice offersviews ofthe hotel’s private garden or the Grand Canal, many of the 24 Rooms and Signature Rooms feature protected frescos and reliefs.

Hidden up a discreet staircase on the mezzanine, the intimate, Venice Spa is a sanctuary for rejuvenation: comprising three discreet treatment rooms, the venetianSpa offers a serene retreat in which to unwind and refresh after days spent discovering the city and exploring the Grand Canal. Take time out to explore the menu of Eastern-influenced therapies or enjoy a workout in the fitness studio, with its sweeping views over the Venetian skyline.

The Blue and Yellow Dining Rooms serve Italian cuisine amid sumptuous decor, and the garden is home to a canal-side eatery.

San Clemente Palace Kempinski

San Clemente Palace Kempinski is located on the private island of San Clemente, only minutes away by complimentary boat from Piazza San Marco.
A proud member of Leading Hotels of the World, this exclusive retreat guarantees peace, tranquillity and privacy.
Enjoy the classic decor of 190rooms and suitesoverlooking the lagoon or the centuries-old park. Indulge in our three restaurants –Acquerello,La Dolce,Insieme– while tantalising your senses with exceptional interpretations of iconic Italian and Venetian specialities.
The hotel’s proximity to Venice and the unique combination ofconference roomsand outdoor areas make San Clemente Palace the perfect choice for outstanding events and unforgettableweddings.
With its outdoor pool, tennis court and a state-of-the-art fitness room, as well as herb-therapy massage treatments, the island is the perfect destination to unwind in total relaxation.

Japan Venice Fest: Japan arrives in Mestre

At JAPAN VENICE FEST you’ll see a new Japan, through images, tales, and music.

The initiative is curated by Rudy Vianello – youtube, video maker and photographer, who presents his pictures of the Land of the Rising Sun.

The appointments

You’ll see different thematic pictures, spread around the city, as “Ramen, tempura e templi” at Oltre il Giardino, in Torre Belfredo street (from December 8th to January 9th), or “Fuji, Fukushima and Miyajima” at Negozio Piave 67 in Piave Street (December 22nd – January 9th).

Another appointment is at Supergulp in Rosa Street 26 for all those who love Mangas.

Cinema Mundi: photography and cinema all in the same place with Stefano de Luigi

From Russia to China, from Korea to Argentina, from Nigeria to India and Iran: this si Stefano de Luigi’s 3-years photography trip. Stefano’s pictures tell the story of a trip around the world, far from the luxury of Hollywood but rich and sparkling at the same time.

His picture will be shown until January 28, 2018 at the 3° floor of Centro Culturale Candiani in Mestre, where Luigi’s photos are collected inside the exhibition called Cinema Mundi.

“Thanks to the movies I studied the light” the photographer says, he’s talking about that light we can recognize in his pictures. Stefano is curious and brave, he became a photographer in 1988, making portraits, reportage and photojournalism. He won several awards, among them we can mention the World Press Photo, that he won for 4 times, and many publications in Vanity Fair, Time, New Yorker, Le Monde Magazine, Stern, Paris Match, Internazionale, D repubblica, Newsweek…

Cinema Mundi opened the 20th edition of Mestre Film Festival a small but a long-running show.

Happyspritz@guggenheim is back! Discover the dates!

You know that summer is coming when the Peggy Guggenheim Collection organizes its annual event with Aperol Spritz.

Happyspritz@guggenheim is finally back, the most “social” event in summer.

Venice goes hand in hand with its typical bars, that’s true, but this is a way to have a spritz surrounded by art that you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

Different DJs will enliven the evening at the Nasher Sculpture Garden, creating a unique soundtrack for the event.

Save the dates on your calendar, because this is something you can’t miss!

PROGRAMME

May 15, 2017
Lorenzo Senni / LIM

May, 29, 2017
Palm Wine / Lorenzo BITW

June 12, 2017
Daniele Baldelli / Nan Kolè

TICKETS:

The ticket to the museum for Happyspritz@guggenheim costs 13 euros, but if you own the Young Pass, you get a reduction of 5 euros, including a priority access.

You can buy the ticket online on the Happyspritz@guggenheim official website, the Wednesday before each Happyspritz evening. If the online tickets sell out, you can still purchase them at the museum, from 7pm.

The event stars at 7pm .

The ticket includes two drinks.

Festa de la Sensa 2017 and the Wedding with the Sea: 27/28 May 2017

The Fèsta de la Sènsa is the Venetian name for the feast day of the Assumption of Mary.

Venice cares a lot about this feast, in fact, the celebration lasts for 2 days, every year.

The Festa de la Sensa is a annual meeting that makes you relive the important relationship between the Serenissima Republic and the Sea. This is also an occasion to take the oars and start rowing as Venetian used to do and still do.

The Festa de la Sensa celebrates two important events for the Serenissima Republic: the day when Pietro II Orseolo, 26th Doge of Venice, helped Dalmatians who had been threatened by Slavs (May 9, 1000) and the establishment of the Peace of Venice, a peace treaty between the papacy and its allies, in 1177.

For all these reasons the Council of Ten decided to celebrate the Festa de la Sensa every year, on the Assumption Day. Another celebration you should attend on these days is the so-called Sposalizio del Mare (Wedding with the Sea).

Every year, the Doge, on board the Bucintoro (the doge’s official ship), reached the island if St. Elena, where the bishop of Venice was waiting for him. Once there the bishop blessed the Doge, then the Chief of Venice used to throw a ring into the water, as if he got married with the sea.

Festa de la Sensa programme

May 27th

Sensa’s Ceremony

May 28th

Sense water parade

9.am: Meeting time in St. Mark’s Basin

9.30 am: Start of the parade

10.30am: Wedding with the Sea ceremony in front of St. Nicolò Church in Lido

11am: Concert by Coro Serenissima in front of the curch San Nicolò del Lido

11.30am: Holy Mass at the church of S. Nicolò di Lido

Regatta of the Sensa

  • Women’s twin-oared mascarete regatta
  • Regattas of the Rowing Seasonorganized by the Municipality of Venice
  • men’s regatta on 4 oars gondolas

Course of the regattas:Basin of San Marco – Riviera St. Nicolò, where the prize-giving will take place.

Venice like a local: an original itinerary

You can visit Venice following the suggestion of a common guidebook or take some inspiration from this original itinerary and see it like a real local.

This itinerary goes beyond the most famous attractions, such as St. Mark’s Square or Rialto Bridge, that of course you will see during you trip.

In this little guide you will discover some hidden places in Venice.

San Pietro, Castello

San Pietro di Castello is located in the north-east part of the island and it’s the most non-touristic place in Venice. One of our favorite, we have to admit.

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Here are the Venice Giardini and the Venice Biennale, a famous art organization, but if you love soccer, there’s a stadium you can visit, where the Venice football team usually play: the Pier Luigi Penso stadium.

Venetian Arsenal

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Going back to St. Mark’s Square, you can stop by the Venetian Arsenal. Inside this amazing and giant building there are several private exhibition areas or places dedicated to the Biennale.

Dorsoduro

In this district called Dorsoduro, there are a lot of things to see. For example, the unmissable Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Santa Maria della Salute church. If you have time, go ahead until the so-called Punta della Dogana, with your camera, and get ready to immortalize the sunset.

This is a good zone to go shopping too.

Zattere

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Even If you are on a diet, you have to go to the Gelateria da Nico, an ice-cream parlor, and ask for the yummy “gianduiotto con panna”. Some people say that it’s a perfect antidepressant, some others swear that while they’re eating it, they can touch the sky. You have to try to know the effect it makes on you.

Giudecca

Giudecca island is located in front of the Zattere. It used to be called the “Seals’ island”.

About 20 years ago, the island was inhabited by bandits and felons, but now it’s a safety and peaceful place.

A lot of musicians and artists moved here in the last few years.

The Mulino Stucky is now a Hilton hotel, but it used to be a granary, during the Serenissima Republic. Even if having an aperitif on its terrace is a little bit expensive, the view on the lagoon is amazing.

On the other side of the island you can visit the Casa dei Tre Oci, where there is always a high level photo exhibition.

St. Mark

The district of St. Mark hides a unusual bookshop, called Libreria Acqua Alta. Step by to find a rare book about Venice and to climb a stair made of books.

Strada Nuova and Fondamenta della Misericordia

The best venetian bars, known with the name of “bacari”, are all here!

Rialto

If you love to spend a lot of money of simply you would love to visit a luxury mall, you must go to the new Fontego dei Tedeschi. If you have no intention of buying anything, don’t miss the view from its rooftop terrace.. that is free!

San Lazzaro degli Armeni Island

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If you want to make your journey really special, you must take a vaporetto and visit the San Lazzaro degli Armeni Island, especially in summer.

How to visit the Clock Tower in Venice

The Clock Tower in Venice is one of the most original construction in the Venetian architecture.

Did you know that you can visit it?

You can visit the St Mark’s Clocktower only if you pre-book your tour with a guide. Children under 6 years old cannot enter.

Photo Credit: Abelli Patrizia

ENGLISH TOUR
Monday to Wednesday: 10am and 11am
Thursday to Sunday: 2pm and 3pm

VISITE IN FRANÇAIS
Lundi, mardi et mercredi: 14h et 15h
Jeudi, vendredi, samedi et dimanche: 10h et 11h

Closing day: December 25th and January, 1st

Buying at least 12 tickets, you can ask for a different time tour in any language.

Veleziana 2016: dozens of boats in San Marco’s lagoon on October, 16th

On October 16th, Venice will host one of the most amazing event in the San Marco lagoon: the Veleziana 2016.

The Veleziana is the most magical regatta, organized by the Compagnia della Vela. For one day only Venice will be a unique meeting point for dozens of sailing boats. This event is the autumn classic regatta that will close the sailing season, bringing a lot of sailing boats in San Marco’s lagoon, divided in 12 categories.

Boats of more than 5 meters can partecipate to the regatta. Among the 12 categories there is also the Elan 210, the protagonist of a former regatta, called Velezianina, on October, 15th. The winners of each category of the Velezianina 2015 will partecipate, drivingseveralCompagnia della Vela’s Elan 210, which needs a crew of 3-4 people.

The award ceremony willbe on November, 26th.

Among the sponsor of this 9th edition there are: the Sartori Jewellery, which raffles a Officine Panerai watch, Carlo Moretti Glassmaker with some Muranohandmade products andRigoni d’Asiago, SLAM, Armare Ropes and Duvetica with some other prizes.

During the same day CONI organizes the Sani Sapori event.

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Venice Fashion Night 2016: when fashion meets Venice

When fashion meets Venice there’s only one word that you can use:Venice Fashion Night 2016.

Get ready to be surroundedby the Made in Veneto creativity with fashion shows and extraordinary performances that involve designer and emerging artists. Hotels and Venitian art galleries give some space to the independent art. Streets will be under spotlights.

The real new is that theVenice Fashion Night 2016 lasts a week, not just a night! From the 22nd to the 29th of October you will have the chance to meet a new concept of art. Venice will beto be the city of talents.

We can summarize the Venice Fashion Night 2016 in 3 main moments:

  • a tour around the places where the Venetian creativity becomes real, in Venice and in the Veneto region. Ateliers, abs and factories will be open to public for the occasion to show their abilities and experience.
  • a digital storytelling made by the Instagrammers who partecipate to the event, recording and posting photos and video of parties, fashion shows and photo shootings.
  • a totality of events, performances, exhibitions and more that will end theVenice Fashion Night 2016 on October, 29th

The main purpose of theVenice Fashion Night 2016 is celebrating the Made in Italy with their fundamental representatives: creatives, artists, designers,textilemanufacturing companies.

All events are free and open to public.

Venice Fashion Night 2016 is an event organized by VeneziadaVivere.com, Venezia Unica and the municipality of Venice.

Cover photo credit: VeneziadaVivere

73rd Venice International Film Festival: films in competition and out of competition

The program of the 73rd Venice International Film Festival is full of stars and exclusive parties, but the real protagonists, as you know, are the movies. Who will win the Golden Lion 2016?

Twenty are the movies partecipating in the competition to win the Golden Lion, the award of one of the most important kermess of this industry.

The 73rd Venice International Film Festival is taking place in Venice Lido from August, 31st to September 10th and its calendar is full of shows. In addition to the film in competition there are other sections:Orizzonti section (Horizons), open to the new trends and the rising filmmakers, Film out of competition, regarding movies of well-known stars who have already been part of the Festival.

Paolo Sorrentino, a famous Italian director, is waited at the Venice International Film Festival with his new movie, The Young Pope, a miniseries partially set in the Venitian Lagoon. During the Festival, the first two episodes will be showed.

Sam Menders has been elected as the President of the Jury this year, among the Italian actors there areChiara MastroianniandGiancarlo De Cataldo.

THE FILMS IN COMPETITION

ANA LILY AMIRPOUR – THE BAD BATCH
Usa, 115’
Suki Waterhouse, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, Giovanni Ribisi

STÉPHANE BRIZÉ – UNE VIE
France, Belgium, 119’
Judith Chemla, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Swann Arlaud, Yolande Moreau

DAMIEN CHAZELLE – LA LA LAND
Usa, 127’
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, J.K. Simmons, Finn Wittrock

DEREK CIANFRANCE – THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS
Usa, Australia, New Zealand, 133’
Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Emily Barclay

MARIANO COHN, GASTÓN DUPRAT – EL CIUDADANO ILUSTRE
Argentina, Spain, 118’
Oscar Martínez, Dady Brieva, Andrea Frigerio, Nora Navas, Gustavo Garzón

MASSIMO D’ANOLFI, MARTINA PARENTI – SPIRA MIRABILIS
Italy, Swizerland, 121’ (documentary)

LAV DIAZ – ANG BABAENG HUMAYO (THE WOMAN WHO LEFT)
Philippines, 226’
Charo Santos-Concio, John Lloyd Cruz

AMAT ESCALANTE – LA REGIÓN SALVAJE
Mexico, 100’
Ruth Ramos, Simone Bucio, Jesús Meza, Edén Villavicencio

TOM FORD – NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
Usa, 115’
Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher, Laura Linney

ROAN JOHNSON – PIUMA
Italy, 98’
Luigi Fedele, Blu Yoshimi Di Martino, Sergio Pierattini, Michela Cescon, Francesco Colella

ANDREI KONCHALOVSKY – RAI (PARADISE)
Russia, Germany, 130’
Julia Vysotskaya, Christian Clauss, Philippe Duquesne, Victor Sukhorukov, Peter Kurt

MARTIN KOOLHOVEN – BRIMSTONE
Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, UK, Sweden, 148’
Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce, Emilia Jones, Kit Harington, Carice Van Houten

EMIR KUSTURICA – NA MLIJECNOM PUTU (ON THE MILKY ROAD)
Serbia, UK, Usa, 125’
Monica Bellucci, Emir Kusturica, Sloboda Micalovic, Predrag Manojlovic

PABLO LARRAÍN – JACKIE
Usa, Chile, 95’
Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, John Hurt

TERRENCE MALICK – VOYAGE OF TIME
Usa, Germany, 90’ (documentary)
Cate Blanchett

CHRISTOPHER MURRAY – EL CRISTO CIEGO
Chile, France, 85’
Michael Silva, Bastian Inostroza, Ana Maria Henriquez, Mauricio Pinto

FRANÇOIS OZON – FRANTZ
France, Germany, 113’
Pierre Niney, Paula Beer, Marie Gruber, Ernst Stötzner, Cyrielle Claire

GIUSEPPE PICCIONI – QUESTI GIORNI
Italy, 120’
Margherita Buy, Marta Gastini, Laura Adriani, Maria Roveran, Caterina Le Caselle, Filippo Timi

DENIS VILLENEUVE – ARRIVAL
Usa, 116’
Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg

WIM WENDERS – LES BEAUX JOURS D’ARANJUEZ (3D)
France, Germany, 97’
Reda Kateb, Sophie Semin, Jens Harzer, Nick Cave

SPECIAL EVENTS

“The Young Pope” Episode 1 & 2 – dir. Paolo Sorrentino
“Planetarium” – dir. Rebecca Zlotowski

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AMBROGIO CRESPI – SPES CONTRA SPEM – LIBERI DENTRO
Italy, 70’ (documentary)

THOMAS KOOLHAAS – REM
Usa, 75’ (documentary)

LORENZO VIGAS – EL VENDEDOR DE ORQUÍDEAS
Venezuela, Mexico, 75’ (documentary)

FILMS OUT OF COMPETITION

BRUNO CHIARAVALLOTI, CLAUDIO JAMPAGLIA, BENEDETTA ARGENTIERI – OUR WAR
Italy, Usa, 68′ (documentary)

KASPER COLLIN – I CALLED HIM MORGAN
Svweden, Usa, 91′ (documentary)

ANDREW DOMINIK – ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING (3D)
UK, 112′
Nick Cave

PHILIPPE FALARDEAU – THE BLEEDER
Usa, Canada, 93′
Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, Elisabeth Moss, Ron Perlman, Jim Gaffigan, Pooch Hall

ANTOINE FUQUA – THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Usa, 130’
Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-Hun Lee, Peter Sarsgaard

MEL GIBSON – HACKSAW RIDGE
Usa, Australia, 131′
Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey

NICK HAMM – THE JOURNEY
UK, 94′
Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Freddie Highmore, John Hurt, Toby Stephens

BENOÎT JACQUOT – À JAMAIS
France, Portugal, 86′
Mathieu Amalric, Julia Roy, Jeanne Balibar

YASUSHI KAWAMURA – GANTZ:O
Japan, 95′ (animation)

JEE WOON KIM – MILJEONG (THE AGE OF SHADOWS)
South Korea, 114′
Song Kang-ho, Gong Yoo, Han Ji-Min

ORIZZONTI

DORIA ACHOUR – LE RESTE EST L’OEUVRE DE L’HOMME
France, Tunisia, 14′
Houssin Benwarda, Anissa Daoud

RAÚL ARÉVALO – TARDE PARA LA IRA
Spain, 92′
Antonio de la Torre, Luis Callejo, Ruth Díaz

BIBHUSAN BASNET, POOJA GURUNG – DADYAA
Nepal, France, 17′
Parimal Damai, Lachhima Damai

MAURIZIO BRAUCCI – STANZA 52
Italy, 13′
Vincenza Modica

PETER BROSENS, JESSICA WOODWORTH – KING OF THE BELGIANS
Belgium, Netherlands, Bulgaria, 94′
Peter Van den Begin, Lucie Debay, Titus De Voogdt, Bruno Georis

RAMA BURSHTEIN – LAAVOR ET HAKIM (THROUGH THE WALL)
Israel, 110′
Noa Koler, Amos Tamam, Oz Zehavi

CHIARA CASELLI – MOLLY BLOOM
Italia, 20′
Chiara Caselli, Enrico Carotenuto, Elisabetta de Vito, Lilian Sassanelli, Nicole Guerzoni, Lorenzo Ciambrelli

FEDERICA DI GIACOMO – LIBERAMI
Italy, France, 89′
(documentary)

MAMADOU DIA – SAMEDI CINEMA
Senegal, 11′
Fallou Keita, Assane Lo, Saikou Lo, Penda Daly Sy

REHA ERDEM – KOCA DÜNYA (BIG BIG WORLD)
Turkey, 100′
Ecem Uzun, Berke Karaer

LUCA FERRI – COLOMBI
Italy, 20′
Giovanni Colombi, Annunciata Decò, Dario Bacis

BAYU PRIHANTORO FILEMON – ON THE ORIGIN OF FEAR
Indonesia, 12′
Pritt Timothy

GIOVANNI FUMU – GOOD NEWS
South Korea, Italy, 17′
Eun U, Soonwoo Kwak

FLURIN GIGER – RUAH
Swizerland, 18′
Fabian Villiger, Christina Brandenberg, Annina Walt, Mona Petri, Jürg Plüss

WEI HU – CE QUI NOUS ÉLOIGNE
France, 18′
Camille Debray, Isabelle Huppert, Nai An, André Wilms, Zhang Xianmin

KEI ISHIKAWA – GUKOROKU
Japan, 120′
Tsumabuki Satoshi, Mitsushima Hikari

SARA KERN – SRECNO, ORLO! (GOOD LUCK, ORLO!)
Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, 14′
Tin Vulovic, Primož Pirnat, Nina Ivanišin, Tin Marn

KARL LEMIEUX – MAUDITE POUTINE
Canada, 91′
Jean-Simon Leduc, Martin Dubreuil

JUAN PABLO LIBOSSART – AMALIMBO
Sweden, Estonia, 15′
Margaretha Ulfendahl, Anna Odell

JAKE MAHAFFY – MIDWINTER
Usa, New Zealand, 17′
Jill Larson, Eleanor Hutchins

MARCELO MARTINESSI – LA VOZ PERDIDA
Paraguay, Venezuela, Cuba, 11′
Librada Martinez, Cinthia Quiñonez, Raulito Cáceres

MARCO MARTINS – SÃO JORGE
Portugal, France, 112’
Nuno Lopes, Mariana Nunes, David Semedo

BILL MORRISON – DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME
Usa, France, 112’
(documentary)

KATELL QUILLÉVÉRÉ – RÉPARER LES VIVANTS
France, Belgium, 103′
Tahar Rahim, Emmanuelle Seigner, Anne Dorval, Bouli Lanners, Kool Shen

DEEPAK RAUNIYAR – WHITE SUN
Nepal, Usa, Qatar, Netherlands, 87′
Dayahang Rai, Asha Magrati, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Sumi Malla, Amrit Pariyar

PARVIZ SHAHBAZI – MALARIA
Iran, 100′
Saghar Ghanaat, Saed Soheili, Azarakhsh Farahani, Azadeh Namdari

CHAI SIRIS – 500,000 PEE (500,000 YEARS)
Thailand, 15′
Montree Reun-ngeun

GASTÓN SOLNICKI – KÉKSZAKÁLLÚ
Argentina, 72′
Laila Maltz, Katia Szechtman, Lara Tarlowski, Natali Maltz, Maria Soldi, Pedro Trocca, Denise Groesman

TIM SUTTON – DARK NIGHT
Usa, 85′
Robert Jumper, Anna Rose Hopkins, Eddie Cacciol, Rosie Rodriguez, Karina Macias, Aaron Purvis

ANDREI TANASE – PRIMA NOAPTE (FIRST NIGHT)
Romania, Germany, 17′
Alfredo Minea, Cristiana Luca, Mimi Branescu, Elvira Deatcu

FIEN TROCH – HOME
Belgium, 103′
Sebastian Van Dun, Mistral Guidotti, Loïc Batog, Lena Suijkerbuijk, Karlijn Sileghem, Els Deceukelier, Robby Cleiren

RONNY TROCKER – DIE EINSIEDLER
Germany, Austria, 110′
Andreas Lust, Ingrid Burkhard, Orsi Toth

MICHELE VANNUCCI – IL PIÙ GRANDE SOGNO
Italy, 97′
Mirko Frezza, Alessandro Borghi, Vittorio Viviani, Milena Mancini, Ivana Lotito, Ginevra De Carolis

NICHOLAS VERSO – BOYS IN THE TREES
Australia, 112’
Toby Wallace, Gulliver McGrath, Mitzi Ruhlmann, Justin Holborow

BING WANG – KU QIAN (BITTER MONEY)
Hong Kong, France, 120′
(documentary)
BIENNALE COLLEGE

ALESSANDRO ARONADIO – ORECCHIE
Italy, 90’
Daniele Parisi, Silvana Bosi, Masaria Colucci, Sonia Gessner, Francesca Antonelli, Re Salvador

SHUBHASHISH BHUTIANI – MUKTI BHAWAN (HOTEL SALVATION)
India, 103’
Adil Hussain, Lalit Behl, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Palomi Ghosh, Navnindra Behl, Anil K Rastogi

SOFIA BROCKENSHIRE – UNA HERMANA (ONE SISTER)
Argentina, 68’
Sofía Palomino, Adriana Ferrer, Saúl Simonet, Sebastián Carbone, Mateo Giménez

JORGE THIELEN ARMAND – LA SOLEDAD
Venezuela, 85’
José Dolores López, Marley Alvillaes López, Adrializ López Jorge, Thielen Hedderich, Maria del Carmen, Agamez Palomino
FUORI CONCORSO ORIZZONTI

“Dark Night” – dir. Tim Sutton

CINEMA IN THE GARDEN

MARCOS CARNEVALE – INSEPARABLES
Argentina, 108’
Oscar Martínez, Rodrigo de la Serna

FRANCESCO CARROZZINI – FRANCA: CHAOS AND CREATION
Italy, Usa, 80’
(documentary)

JAMES FRANCO – IN DUBIOUS BATTLE
Usa, 110’
Bryan Cranston, Ed Harris, James Franco, Josh Hutcherson, Nat Wolff, Robert Duvall, Sam Shepard, Selena Gomez

KIM KI-DUK – GEUMUL (THE NET)
South Korea, 114’
Ryuu Seung-bum, Lee Won-gun, Kim Young-min

GABRIELE MUCCINO – L’ESTATE ADDOSSO
Italy, 103’
Brando Pacitto, Matilda Lutz, Taylor Frey, Joseph Haro

CHRIS RENAUD, YARROW CHENEY – THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (3D)
Usa, 90’
(animation)

MICHELE SANTORO – ROBINÙ
Italy, 91’
(documentary)

LAURIE SIMMONS – MY ART
Usa, 86’
Laurie Simmons, Lena Dunham, Parker Posey

VENITIAN CLASSICS – Selection of restored classic films and documentaries on cinemarc

ASHIM AHLUWALIA – EVENTS IN A CLOUD CHAMBER [DOCUMENTARY]
India, 20’ (documentary)

WOODY ALLEN – MANHATTAN (1979)
Usa, 97’
Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway

ALESSANDRO BIGNAMI – E VENNE L’UOMO – UN DIALOGO CON ERMANNO OLMI [DOCUMENTARY]
Italy, 47’ (documentary)

NOEL BLACK – PRETTY POISON (DOLCE VELENO, 1968)
Usa, 89’
Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland

MARCO BONFANTI – BOZZETTO NON TROPPO [DOCUMENTARI]
Italia, 75’ (documentary)

ROBERT BRESSON – L’ARGENT (IL DENARO, 1983)
France, Swizerland, 83’
Christian Patey, Sylvie Van den Elsen, Michel Briguet

LUIGI COMENCINI – TUTTI A CASA (1960)
Italy, France, 115’
Alberto Sordi, Serge Reggiani, Carla Gravina

STEFANO DELLA CASA, FRANCESCO FRISARI – PERCHÉ SONO UN GENIO! LORENZA MAZZETTI [DOCUMENTARI]
Italy, 61’ (documentary)

NICK EBELING – ALONG FOR THE RIDE [DOCUMENTARI]
Usa, 90’ (documentary)

MARCO FERRERI – BREAK UP. L’UOMO DEI CINQUE PALLONI (1965)
Italy, France, 85’
Marcello Mastroianni, Catherine Spaak, Ugo Tognazzi

INTERNATIONAL FILM CRITICS’ WEEK– indipendent festival of 7films– organized by a commission nominated by SNCCI

MARCO BELLOCCHIO – PAGLIACCI [SPECIAL EVENT – OPENING SHORTS]
Italy, 18’
Lucia Ragni, Luca Micheletti, Federica Fracassi, Rebecca Liberati, Corrado Invernizzi, Mino Manni

FATIMA BIANCHI – NOTTURNO
Italy, 15’
Claudia Consonni, Rosaria Girotti, Giovanna Gossi, Laura Morelli, Carmen La Corte, Elisabetta Sisti, Florinda Trombetta

VINCENT BIRON – PRANK
Canada, 78’
Etienne Galloy, Constance Massicotte, Simon Pigeon, Alexandre Lavigne

RICCARDO CARUSO, ROBERTO TENACE, LUIGI LOMBARDI, ELISABETTA FALANGA – DODICI PAGINE
Italy, 13’
Vittoria Araldi, Claudio Guain, Davide Bellofiore, Michele Galasso

MARIA GIOVANNA CICCIARI – ATLANTE 1783
Italy, 20’

IRENE DIONISIO – LE ULTIME COSE
Italy, Swizerland, France, 85’
Fabrizio Falco, Roberto De Francesco, Christina Rosamilia, Alfonso Santagata, Salvatore Cantalupo, Anna Ferruzzo, Nicole De Leo, Maria Eugenia D’Aquino, Margherita Coldesina, Matteo Polidoro

EDOARDO FERRARO – COLAZIONE SULL’ERBA
Italy, 14’
Riccardo Pandolfi, Giacomo Bottoni, Francesco Melchiorri, Giorgia Torregrossa, Davide Dentamaro

ROSSELLA INGLESE – VANILLA
Italy, 13’
Carolina Dovera, Eriberto Peruzzo, Mariangela Di Paolo, Antonio Iurino, Oscar Genovese

KEYWAN KARIMI – DRUM
France, Iran, 95’
Amirreza Naderi, Sara Gholizade, Akbar Zanjanian, Elyas Rasouli, Honaramooz, Ardalan Haji Rahim, Ahmad Ghoorchi, Ali Farschchi, Mohammad Safajouyi

CHIARA LEONARDI – ALICE
Itale, 14’
Francesca Leonardi, Sofia Leonardi, Chiara Leonardi, Massimo Leonardi, Elena Bonati

The legend of the Devil’s bridge on Torcello Island

On Torcello island there is a bridge called The Devil’s Bridge. This particular name has no certain origines, some people say that it comes from the nickname of a family who used to live there, but other people think that is connected to an ancient story, a legend, where the main character are a witch, a young Austrian soldier, a young girl and the devil himself.

THE LEGEND OF THE DEVIL’S BRIDGE ON TORCELLO ISLAND

This legend tells the story of a Venetian girl who fell in love with a young austrian soldier during the Austrian occupation in Venice. Their love wasn’t approved by the girl’s parents who did everything they could to stop it.

The girl was forced to leave Venice, in order to avoid any chance to see her lover, untile she received the news that her beloved had been murdered by hidden hands. She lost herself in despair, she stopped eating and started abandoning herself to death, when a family friend advised her to go and visit a witch he knew, to solve her problems.

THE PACT WITH THE DEVIL

The witch was happy to help the young girl and made a pact with the Devil: 7 souls of 7 Christian children, who died prematurely, for the Austrian soldier’s life. They agreed to meet at the Devil’s Bridge, on Torcello island.

The two women reached the island by boat, few months after the pact was made, and they waited for the Devil to come, on the right side of the bridge. The young girl was holding a lighted candle in a hand and a gold coin in the other. She was ready to see her soldier again.

The girl started crossing the bridge, the witch invoked the Devil who suddenly appeared. Seeing the girl with the gold coin, the Devil took the space&time key out of his mouth and he stripped it up and let it fall right over the bridge, into the water, then he took the coin and the Austrian soldier appeared on the left side of the bridge.

The young girl saw him and pass through the Devil’s body to reach him, once in front of him, she blew the candle out. The darkness showed them the way to live happly ever after.

The witch still had to pay her debt and she agreed with the Devil to bring the 7 young souls there, at the Devil’s Bridge of Torcello Island, on December 24.

Unfortuately, the witch was killed by a young man who discovered the pact and wanted to save the souls of these poor children. On December 24, the Devil came to Torcello to receive his delivery, without knowing about the witch’s death.
Since that day, the Devil appears every year on the same day, under the shape of a black cat, waiting for the 7 young souls.

Lio Piccolo: the paradise of pink flamingos

If you are looking for a quiet place, where nature is still the main owner of its own space and where you can still feel the atmosphere of Venice, you have to go and visit Lio Piccolo, a place close to Cavallino-Treporti.

During a spring afternoon I went to Lio Piccolo. This is the perfect period to go there, when nature awakes, plants start sprouting and animals come out from hibernation, after a long winter.

I got there by car, but then I decided to walk, following the path that is usually crossed by people on a bicycle. This path is surrounded by marshes and farmlands, covered by something magical.

Lio Piccolo has a small square, a church and an Armenian church tower, that you can visit, but, please, don’t forget to leave an offer!

Do something for yourself and take a couple of hours to walk around and pay attention to all those natural sounds we are not used to hear, cuddling yourselves among the arms of silence. The only thing you will hear, except for a bird twitting, is the noise of a bycicle wheel touching the gravel.

Lio Piccolo is a hidden paradise few steps away from Cavallino-Treporti, a place where you get surprised at every corner for its bio-diversity, but above all, the thing that will really strike you, is the presence of pink flamingos! Exactly, could you imagine to find a group of pink flamingos in Veneto? I couldn’t, but they are actually there, free of standing on one leg while the sun is going down and free to fly above the lagoon.

Italians usually forget about what Italy can offer, problably without even knowing that behind their house, there are places like Lio Piccolo. If you have a bike, take it and ride it, go and discover this amazing place in the Venitian lagoon.

One very last tip: if you have the chance to visit Lio Piccolo, take your time, don’t be in a hurry, give yourselves some time and let nature surprise you: after centuries, it is still able to astonish us.

3 reasons why you should love the St. Erasmus Violet Artichoke

Personally, I love artichokes, all kind of them, but being Venetian, I particularly love the Sant’Erasmo Violet Artichoke.
St. Erasmus is the biggest island in the Venetian Lagoon, it is also called the vegetable garden of Venice, for being the garden of Venice, in fact, the population density here is extremely low, because of the great presence of fields, including the ones dedicated to the Violet Artichoke.

If you have the chance to talk to a local, he will probably list a thousands of reasons why you should love the St. Erasmus Violet Artichoke, but I will tell you the 3 reasons why I love it and I have developed a kind of addiction for “castraura” .

1. YOU CAN EAT IT RAW

The “castraura”, is the first bud of the artichoke. It is so good and tender that you can eat it raw. If you are visiting St. Erasmus Island in May, you can experience the thrill of tasting the artichoke right after its harvest.
Eating the Violet Artichoke raw is a particular gastronomic experience you cannot miss, expecially if you cut it in stripes and add a little olive oil and a lemon juice on top.

2. HOWEVER YOU PREPARE IT, IT’S YUMMY

The second reason why I love the Sant’Erasmo Violet Artichoke is that no matter how you prepare it, it’s always fantastic. You can fry it, eat it with rice, sautéed or make an artichoke lasagna and in many other ways, but if you have the chance to go to the Violet Artichoke Festival you can taste it the way locals cook it. Locals know all the secrets of its cuisine, for sure. The artichoke beer was the great news of the year.

3. IT IS A SLOWFOOD PRESIDIA PRODUCT

Being a local and traditional culture, exclusively coltivated at St. Erasmus and on a few other areas of the Venice lagoon, the Violet Artichoke has become a Slow Food Presidium, which means that it is safeguarded product and it is defended from the environmental degradation and the threat of the agricultural industry. The Artichoke Violet is unique and you will love it. Trust me!

Restaurant Local

Inspired by the ongoing changing of the seasons, Local is a creative and natural take on the Venetian traditional cuisine. Local in Venetian means “Place where you can eat, drink and be merry”. It also express the powerful connection to Venice and the Venetian lagoon that is at the heart of our restaurant.

Our ever-changing menus capture the true essence of an incredible ecosystem which is made of water and earth. We look for the finest organic ingredients, carefully sourced from small local producers, trusted growers and fishermen, who love nature and its natural cycle only as much as we do. These exceptional ingredients are combined with simplicity, in order to enhance their flavour and characteristics.

Our concept is also translated into our wine selection. We handpick only artisanal natural wines, and along with the wines we select the fantastic women and men that produce them according to the natural seasonal cycle and respecting traditional methods. The result is a wine that is a pure expression of the terroir where it comes from.

Finally, we have used local artisans also for the interiors of our restaurant. From the floor, the tables, the chairs and the lamps, to the glasses and the wine cellar… everything is handmade by local craftsmen. You will also be able to enjoy our chefs at work in the open plan kitchen whilst they are preparing signature dishes and cicchetti.

Restaurant Sivoli

Venetian and Italian cuisine with international variations, where fish from the sea and lagoon play a starring role on the menu: the restaurant at Hotel Principe stands out among those of 4 star hotels in Venice due to its focus on the freshest ingredients which follow the natural progression of the seasons.

White and red wines, selected from the best Italian and international labels and champagnes accompany the Chef’s creations.

The refined indoor dining room, with elegant tables and perfect service, is opened during the summer on the terrace on the Grand Canal, a splendid setting for an unforgettable romantic dinner but also for business lunches with an unmistakable style.

Ca’ del Cinema house

Ca’ del Cinema is a newly-renovated 12th century Venetian house located in one of the last unspoiled residential areas of Venice Italy: San Francesco della Vigna, Castello. We are not more than a 10-15 minute walk from the most famous attractions in Venice – Saint Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, the Biennale Gardens and the Arsenale – yet our guests can enjoy staying in a neighborhood rich in authentic Venetian lifestyle. Very near the house, you’ll find friendly wine shops, bakeries, many small bars and some of the best restaurants in all of Venice.

Our bed and breakfast is equipped with all comforts. Each room has air conditioning and a private bath. There is WiFi throughout the house. Coffee and tea facilities are always available in the living room. And, it is our pleasure to offer you a good continental breakfast every morning between 8 and 10:00AM.

What would you like to do while in Venice? We can arrange gondola rides through the canals, tickets for concerts shows and exhibitions and guided city tours. It is our pleasure to help our guests discover the best of Venice. Welcome!

Hotel Le Terrazze Villorba

Le Terrazze Design Hotel Residence is identifiable at first glance by its particular architectural structure, modern atmosphere and design, large, stunning, sloping terraces, all that green that goes up to the stairs and explodes from the roof gardens and windowsills.

As a part of the Polyfunctional Centre Le Terrazze of Villorba (Treviso), the structure was designed by the internationally renowned orchitect, Marco Piva.

We may host you for just a night or for a long stay. Thanks to the “hotel” or “residence” formula, the large selection of services, and close, convenient parking, Le Terrazze Design Hotel Residence is the perfect match between hospitality and functionality.

The Hotel offers Prestige rooms, which are particularly large and bright and full of all comforts and amenities: From business rooms for frequent work travellers to relaxing rooms for those who choose Le Terrazze to experience moments of pure well-being.

Thanks to its fully-equipped wellness centre and to a restaurant that accurately provides for their clients’ tastes, the Hotel is able to host the very best of every kind of client.

Le Terrazze Restaurant is the finest place for a business lunch, a delicious dinner, a special pizza, or just a high quality glass of wine to drink in the Enoteca Area.

Thanks to the large, fully-equipped meeting rooms and to the presence of a very fast and stable Wi-Fi network, in both the public areas and the rooms, Le Terrazze Design Hotel Residence is particulary loved by business clients.

Le Terrazze Design Hotel Residence also offers its Residence formula for the people who desire to live in a modern, well-designed complex that combines beauty and relaxation.

Enjoy the panoramic view from one of the new, amazing penthouses of the Le Terrazze Design Hotel Residence.

Al Fogher Venice Hotel

Hotel Al Foghèr, two minutes from the center of Treviso
Cozy 3-star hotel in Treviso with renowned restaurant, Hotel “Al Foghèr”, from the Venetian dialect meaning “the hearth”, awaits you to offer its warm hospitality, for a business trip or for a wonderful weekend in Treviso.
The Hotel Al Foghèr is close to the historical center of Treviso, a few minutes from the Canova Airport and the Railway Station, in an area easily accessible from the motorway, less than half an hour from Venice.
Upon arrival, the guests will have a comfortable parking space and a free private garage for cyclists and bikers.
The Garatti family and its staff awaits to offer you the best hospitality and make you feel the warmth of the “hearth” of your home.

Hotel Relais Monaco Ponzano Veneto

Relais Monaco Hotel is located in a Venetian villa that dates back to the 1800s, in Ponzano Veneto, a quiet small town in the countryside, just a few kilometres away from Treviso.
The hotel offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, along with a high standard service, for both a pleasant and relaxing stay, whether for leisure or for work.
Elegant period furnishings are mixed with modern facilities, in a combination of art and style unique in its kind, to give guests memorable sensations.
Relais Monaco, like at home, away from home.
Relais Monaco has always been considered as one of the finest and most exclusive venues of Veneto. Back in 1965, because of its beauty it has been chosen by the Italian movie director Pietro Germi, who decided to shoot a few scenes of “Signore & Signori” (English title The Birds, the Bees and the Italians) in our hotel. Watching the video viewers can clearly recognize the hotel entry as well as the beautiful wooden beams of our restaurant roof. The movie stars great Italian actors such as Virna Lisi, Gastone Moschin, Alberto Lionello and Olga Villi. It gained popularity in all the nation, in fact it is recognized as an example of the “Commedia all’Italiana” (Italian-style Comedy). In 1965 the movie has been awarded as best movie at the 19th Cannes Festival winning the ‘Grand Prix’.
The hotel rooms occupy the main building of the old villa, the barns and the two new adjacent wings.
79 stylish and elegant rooms divided into 58 Comfort rooms, 4 Comfort Family Room, 16 Junior Suites Classic and 1 Suite Prestige.
Rooms are large and spacious, with a luxurious marble bathroom with tub and shower and a magnificent view over the park, the pool, the vineyard or the garden. Every room is equipped with a desk and chair or a small lounge area, minibar, safe, air conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial telephone and WIFI access.
Hotel Relais Monaco has introduced a saving energy policy to protect the environment with the help of its guests.

Maggior Consiglio hotel

The Maggior Consiglio is in a very strategic location because it is close to many facilities: for those who wish to visit Treviso and its historic town centre, the Maggior Consiglio is an ideal place to stay as it is less than 5 minutes by car away from the heart of the town.
For those who wish to use public transport, leaving their own car in the large car park at our hotel, two bus routes actually go along the Via Terraglio in front of the hotel, where you will find the bus stops for line 21 and line 7 which will take you straight into the centre of Treviso.
For those who wish instead to take a healthy walk, it takes around 15 minutes to walk to the town centre, just 1.5 km from the Maggior Consiglio hotel.

Hotel Mezzaluna Treviso

We are 2 kilometers from historic Centre of Treviso, 10 minutes by bus.
Silence, comfort and kindness are our priority. Free hotel services: wi-fi, private parking and rental bikes.
Air conditioning, safe, hair dryer, LCD satellite TV set and minibar in every bedroom.
We have family rooms: bedrooms with bunk beds or connecting rooms and baby bed. One disabled bedroom at ground floor.
Our Hotel offers a rich buffet breakfast, with hot drinks, fruit juices, croissants, cereals, biscuits, bread, crispbread, a choice of marmalades, salami and cold pork meat, a selection of cheese, eggs, yoghurt and also on demand a celiac breakfast.
Dogs and cats welcome.
We have many hints and suggestions about local itineraries, discovering Palladio, Giorgione, Canova… all of them between ville Venete nad Prosecco hills.
We are 800 meters from Benetton Rugby Monigo Stadium.

BEST WESTERN Treviso Hotel

The BEST WESTERN PREMIER BHR Treviso Hotel is a modern architectural structure located close to the centre of the town and just two kilometres from the Treviso airport. The structure includes 133 rooms, a congress centre able to host more than 1,000 people, the DiVino Osteria Trevigiana restaurant and the Gioja Lounge Bar where typical dishes of the Marca Trevigiana can be enjoyed as well as a Fitness & Wellness Centre, a large car park for 600 cars and a shuttle service.

Hotel Tritone Terme & Spa Padua

Located in Abano Terme, Tritone LUXURY HOTEL THERMAE & SPA has two restaurants, one only open during summer and two bars and a big garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. Free WiFi is at guests’ disposal.

All rooms at the hotel include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, dvd player, and a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Tritone LUXURY HOTEL THERMAE & SPA feature air conditioning and a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property.

Guests can make use of the sauna.

For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception.

Venice is 44 km from the accommodation, while Padova is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport, 47 km from Tritone LUXURY HOTEL THERMAE & SPA.

Hotel Europa Padua

Hotel Europa in Padua boasts an award-decade tradition of spending in the most careful culture of acceptance. The quality of service and sophistication of the location of the hotel 4 stars is the strength of our structure.
The hotel is located in the historic center of the city, near the station and the Scrovegni Chapel.
Among the hotels in Padova, especially among the 4 star hotel in Padua, the Hotel Europe is certainly the most centrally located with adjoining Residence “Apartments Europe”, with “Antica Trattoria Zaramella restaurant” (since 1856) and its own garage customers.
Hotel Europa in Padua (the real hotel Padua center): is a hotel recommended by the Michelin Guide

Hotel Donatello Padua

Hotel Donatello was built in the early eighteenth century. Our building is located in the very centre of Padua opposite the prestigious Basilica of St. Anthony, destination of millions of visitors and pilgrims coming from all over the world. Hotel Donatello offers its customers a modern property equipped with every comfort, offering you a stay dedicated to art, culture and spirituality.

Hotel Giotto Padua

Close to St. Anthony’s Cathedral and to Palazzo Zabarella, 300 yards from the famous Prato della Valle, one of the most charming squares in Italy, in the heart of Padua, you will find the historical building of Hotel Giotto, where a professional and multilingual staff can provide you with a variety of information and cater to your needs.

Hotel Sagittario Padua

Hotel Sagittario and the Dotto di Campagna restaurant are run side by side in a strong family atmosphere, allowing both loyal clients and passing guests to enjoy the pleasures of good food and experience the sensation of feeling at home.

At Hotel Sagittario, guests know they will find a relaxed atmosphere and a service that is tailor-made to their own desires. A smile, a handshake, quick check-in formalities and timely information on what the town offers allow us to immediately give clients the certainty that throughout their stay our staff will take care of them with professionalism and courtesy.

Our service has thus reached a high standard of efficiency while keeping the simple and confidential nature of the family atmosphere alive and vivid.

For over a century, passion and dedication in offering a cuisine inspired by traditional flavours and special care in selecting quality seasonal produce have made the Dotto di Campagna restaurant a landmark for gourmets and lovers of authentic dishes.

We do our best to offer you pleasant hospitality and as far as possible make you feel at home in the certainty of giving you maximum satisfaction.

NH Padova

The NH Padova hotel, formerly known as NH Mantegna, is located a few steps from the historic center of Padua, just 900 meters from the city’s main railway station. It is a modern structure that perfectly combines comfort and cutting-edge design. The hotel, previously, was named after the painter Andrea Mantegna and inside you will find numerous reproductions of his works.

    • within easy reach of the university and business district
    • near the main train station
    • 15-minute stroll to Padua’s cafés and cultural attractions

    The hotel’s 190 rooms are stylishly appointed, featuring contemporary furniture and amenities like Wi-Fi, a minibar and an LCD TV. Each one also comes with a workstation for business travelers. Meanwhile, our top-floor suites have windows on 3 sides and amazing views of the city.

    • rooms are large and elegant
    • suites with sofa beds are available for families
    • rooms on the upper floors have great views

    Our restaurant offers stunning city views and a daily breakfast buffet, as well as incredible food and wine from around Italy and the local region. There’s also a stylish lounge bar for late-night cocktails.

    • indoor, on-site parking available
    • dry-cleaning and laundry service
    • restaurant with bar and terrace

Hotel Maritan Padua

Hotel Maritan, one of the best hotels in Padua, is located in the central area and as such is considered to be one of the most convenient hotels near the hospital in Padua.
Features a spa with jacuzzi, a gym and a turkish bath, which makes it one of the most popular business hotels in Padua, too.
Private parking at Hotel Maritan will make it easy for you to reach downtown businesses through public transportation, while safely leaving your car at the hotel.
Hotel Maritan is a few hundred metres from the famous square Prato della Valle and the Basilica del Santo.

Hotel Venice Terme

At the service of our guests: since 1947
Hotel Terme Venezia has a historic legacy full of successes, but also a young and welcoming heart. Hospitality and attention given to details and the needs of guests have always been the distinguishing features of this 4-star hotel.

Every day, our staff of over 40 committed and dedicated professionals devote their attention to our guests, providing them with an unforgettable therapy and wellness experience.

At Hotel Terme Venezia, you can find rooms with the latest modern comforts, a rich and refined cuisine, entertainment, thermal pools with their modern design, large spaces for relaxation (including a private park of over 3,000 mt2), a Thermal Steam Grotto, a SPA for regenerating and first-class thermal therapies carried out by staff with many years of experience.
Hotel Terme Venezia is not only a peaceful, serene and friendly environment but also a highly professional one. We pride ourselves on having achieved various certifications and we are classified as a superior 1st level thermal spa by the S.S.N. (National Health Service). The Euganean mud that we use has obtained a European patent and Abano Terme is internationally renowned for being the best SPA in Europe specialised in fangotherapy.

The ideal synergy of all the features of Hotel Terme Venezia will provide you with a regenerating wellness experience.

Hotel Terme Cristoforo Abano

FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
we provide a family environment where you can feel completely comfortable, letting you enjoy the holiday atmosphere even more

HEALTHY CUISINE
we offer healthy cuisine, which is based around traditional flavours that pamper your taste buds and sharpen your senses

OUR VALUABLE THERMAL WATER
(bromidic iodic salt water) springs up, generously, from under the ground, changing the earth into healing mud, which with the attention of skilled hands will help to heal you body and soul

Hotel Terme Salus Abano

Hotel Terme Salus 3 stars Abano Terme: your promise of thermal wellness and relaxation.
Beneficial thermal pools and steam baths to relax your body and mind; a restaurant that favors the flavors of the territory and collaborates with our nutritionist; the indoor thermae of our hotel proposes certified therapeutic protocols based on thermal water and aged mud; the thermal bath & spa facilities offer specialized consultation on pain relief medicine, acupuncture, aesthetic medicine and nutrition therapy.And then a vacation immersed in greenery, strolling around the Euganean Hills sports and itineraries, or visiting cities of art.

Grand Hotel Trieste & Victoria Padua

The Grand Hotel Trieste & Victoria is celebrating its 100th anniversary in top form, as it has been completely renovated and now has a new pool – “Sissi” – where guests can take a dip in healthy spa water and enjoy a relaxing wellness experience.
This historic hotel in Abano Terme is a reminder of the town’s glorious past and is particularly famous for the celebrities and personalities who have made it famous over its 100 years.
Its Belle Époque façade, with the large terrace belonging to Room 110 that looks out over Abano’s pedestrian zone, gives guests a fitting welcome.
Nestled between the palm and olive trees, the hotel’s interior is furnished tastefully and elegantly.
The lobby features highly prestigious furnishings and curtains, with antiques all around that reveal to guests the elegance of times gone by, this being part of the history of this extraordinary luxury hotel in Abano Terme.
It is also famous for the large park surrounding its four spa pools, where the needs of all kinds of guests are met, whether they swim for sport, simply enjoy immersing themselves in the whirlpools, or want to keep fit by doing aquagym.
The Vital Thermal Spa offers a true multisensory experience.
There are various complementary treatments available that will ensure you are truly rejuvenated in terms of both body and soul, from mud therapy to the most relaxing Belle Époque treatment.
The superb cuisine includes innovative dishes that the chef creates in his various weekly menus to astound you with at each meal and to transform your holiday into an unforgettable mix of aromas, flavours and colours.

Hotel Terme Dolomiti – Abano Terme

The Hotel Terme Dolomiti is a small family run hotel ideally situated just 300 meters from the pedestrian promenade of Abano Terme.
We consider vacation to be a truly regenerating time, which is why we do our best to make our guests feel completely at ease, welcoming them into an atmosphere of relaxed familiarity.
The size of our hotel also adds to the relaxed feeling: you will never find a crowded atmosphere here!
The hotel, completely air-conditioned, has comfortable lounges and a spa available that invites you to relax and carve out moments to pamper and take care of yourself.

Hotel Alexander Palace – Abano Terme

The Alexander Palace Hotel, a modern 4 star hotel, is situated in Abano Terme, one of the most thermal town centre in Europe, a few kms from Padua, a city rich in history, art and traditions.
Away from the traditionally congested tourist circuits, but within good distance from the most important Venetian cities, Abano Terme, near the Euganei hills, offers a unique itinerary, walled towns and villages like a small gemstone embedded in the territory: Arquà Petrarca, Praglia, Valsanzibio, Monselice, Montagnana and Este.

An ideal starting point to discover cities of art like Venice, Verona and near by Padua and visit the wonderful Venetian villas on the Brenta river.

The environments are characterized to be a fascinating synthesis between classical and modern, comfortable lounges, American bars and an elegant atmosphere, essential elements to end a meeting day, or simply, a great day in Abano!!

Hotel Terme Milano – Abano

Terme Milano is an hotel in Abano located in a peaceful context in the centre of the town; the hot springs hotel is surrounded by a large park with its own hot springs pools.
A 3 star hot springs hotel, enriched by the most modern comforts, provides its clientele with elegantly furnished and stylish rooms, services for care and well being, managed by competent and well trained personnel and a restaurant with Italian cuisine.
The structure is set in a territory that is rich in art and culture, entirely to be discovered, for vacations and holidays at Abano which you absolutely can’t afford to miss. With us you will experience truly unique for vacations and stays in Abano Terme.

Hotel Columbia Abano Terme

In our place you’ll have the chance to take a break from the all day life. Here you find everything for your health, beauty, vitality and joie de vivre.

Thermal water, pleasantly warm, fresh spread from its fount harmonizes mind, body and spirit. The wide healthprograms will give you new strength end energy.

Hotel Europa Terme Abano

In the heart of Abano Terme, facing the green area of the town and the promenade, the Hotel Terme Europa is here to satisfy your desire for relaxation and well-being. Comfortable rooms, delicious flavorsome cuisine, attentive to your needs yet respectful of your privacy, SPA and Thermal treatments for your overall Well-being. You just have to cross the threshold, immerse yourself in our thermal pools, leave your stress behind and allow yourself to be pampered from head to toe.

Hotel lo Zodiaco Abano Terme

The Zodiac SPA Hotel & Restaurant is an elegant 3-star contemporary design hoteland is located at the edge of the pedestrian area of Abano Terme, a small town at the foot of the Euganean Hills. A strategic point for going on nature walks.

Hotel Première Abano

Hotel Premiere Abano is located at the foot of the Euganean Hills – and within walking distance of the pedestrian area of ​​Abano Terme, 10 km from the center of Padua and 45 km from the center of Venice. The Art Nouveau building was completely renovated in 2020. Hotel offers its guests 112 Parisian rooms of 4 different types: Superior, Deluxe, Premiere and Premiere Suite.The 15,000-meter park surrounds the new hotel and guarantees to our guests a unique and regenerating relaxation.The suggestive Breakfast Room is located in the internal courtyard of the hotel, its 3-meter high windows allow for natural light during all seasons of the year. The hotel’s Main Restaurant on the ground floor offers lunch and dinner service and is led by the chef … Elegant dress code is required in the evening. Bistrò Premiere, on the other hand, is dedicated to a more casual lunch or dinner, where you can eat in your bathrobe after a swim in the pool.

Hotel Firenze Terme – Abano Terme

SEVEN GOOD REASONS
to choose our thermal hotel for your vacations marked by relaxation, wellness and health

1. SMALL HOTEL = maximum tranquillity, family atmosphere and cordiality

2. LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF ABANO TERME , just 5 minutes on foot from the pedestrian area

3. EQUIPPED WITH ITS OWN THERMAL BATH CENTER for mud and inhalation therapies, with a Health Director and operates within the national health service

4. TWO THERMAL POOLS communicating indoor and outdoor ones, equipped with hydromassage stations

5. SHORT STAYS AND WEEKLY VACATIONS with advantageous full-pension rates, your choice of menu that varies daily

6. SPA with a wide choice of wellness and beauty treatments and the Steam Oasis

7. A RICH AND CHARMING TERRITORY waiting to be discovered, including medieval walled cities, Veneto villas, abbeys and castles, and excursions in the greenery of the Euganean Hills

Hotel Verona – Abano Terme

Tourist facility with over 50 years of tourism activity, handed down from father to son, until you get to today. We have always worked with sincerity and love for people, love the true quality, sincere and genuine cuisine, which, this year, it also adds the vegetarian and vegan cuisine, built by us in all its ingredients! L ‘ Hotel will give you well-being and relaxation you need, all of which we will need, our reception will be discreet and never intrusive, we leave to the customer the freedom to make yourself at home, from the front office, the pool, the restaurant.

Camping Village Portofelice

Portofelice, immersed in the enchanting pine forest of Eraclea Mare, is the ideal setting for a regenerating holiday in close contact with nature on the shore of the Adriatic Sea.
As well as the campsite, there are also 5 different types of accommodation, swimming pools, games parks, sports equipment, a shopping centre, restaurants & bars and professional entertainment staff.

Restaurant Impronta Cafè

The restaurant Impronta Cafè is open from 11 until 24.
The traditional menu includes main dishes, vegetarian dishes, fish and meat.
We also offer a wide range of mixed salads, simple dishes, but either a various offer of our piadines, sandwiches and our tasty club sandwich.
The special feature of Impronta Café is the full attention on customer satisfaction often revisiting the dishes depending the clients wishes.
The dishes served for lunch are designed to ensure to our guests every day something different, but at the same time fast, healthy and balanced awareness of the needs of people which every day have lunch away from home.
Dinner is a moment of sharing experiences and intimacy.
This is why our chef study common dishes, enriching all the products, mixing and featuring the taste to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
To accompain the culinary taste is important to choose a fine wine.
Our wine selection includes more than 150 labels carefully and personally chosed by Massimo, our expert sommelier.
Sublime end of your dinner is to taste our home made desserts, especially the Tiramisu or the Hot Chocolate Soufli.
The last touch of sweetness before to greet you …

affectionately Massimo, Silvia
and the staff of Impronta Café

Osteria La Zucca

La Zucca isn’t a vegetarian restaurant, but it can satisfy people looking for a place where to eat fresh vegetables courses made with natural ingredients.
The restaurant is small, with 35 seats inside and 12 outside (only in summer time).
It’s really close to San Giacomo square, near a picturesque bridge.
Inside the atmosphere is welcoming and modern, with oak coating on the walls and a little kitchen open, so the customers can look to the chef working.
A nice feature of the restaurant is the door on the canal, that allows customers to came inside directly from a boat.
La Zucca Vegetables has always a special place, and season’s early are used to make cakes, first courses and soups.
Specialities: pumpkin flan, potatoes cake, vegetarian course with rice or couscous.
Besides meat courses, such as rabbit with white wine or the lamb with spices, you can find homemade cakes like the pears cake with ginger or the spices tart with red wine and raspberry.
Last but not least, La Zucca offers a wide range of the best Italian wines.

Restaurant Oliva Nera

Restaurant Oliva Nera (Black Olive), we are near the Ponte dei Greci in the Castello neighborhood, not far from Piazza San Marco.
We will greet you with warmth, take your order with patience, and try to fit everyone in with a smile.
The fair priced menu features classic Venetian dishes such as sarde in soar (lightly fried sardines and onions marinated in vinegar), baccalà mantecato (creamed air-dried cod), stuffed fried zucchini flowers, bigoli in salsa (spaghetti with anchovies and onions), and variously prepared local fish and squid.
There is always a vegetarian antipasto and few meat and fowl entrees (secondi) to choose from.
We will help you select a nice bottle from the list of country-wide wines.
Reservations are highly recommended due to size.
But if you find yourself out and about without your cell phone, drop by very early in the evening (6:30 pm) or after the concert: we might squeeze you in, with a smile!

Restaurant da Alvise

Located on the Fondamenta Nuove facing the northern lagoon, La Trattoria Da Alvise is a restaurant serving both traditional Venetian seafood and a variety of freshly prepared pizzas.
Da Alvise is popular with both locals and tourists and is well known for its excellent food and friendly staff.
Reaching out over the water is the restaurant’s large wooden terrace (built using the traditional technique of driving wooden poles into the lagoon bed) from where you can admire breathtaking views of the lagoon, the islands, and – on a clear day – the Dolomites.
With the sound of waves lapping against the embankment and a gentle sea breeze, this is a wonderful place to enjoy our fish specialities and the superb homemade desserts prepared by Mamma Erika.
From the interior of the restaurant, with its simple but tasteful décor, you can admire a panorama that includes the islands of Murano, San Michele, Le Vignole and – in the distance – Burano.
Renato, Alessandro and Nicole will welcome you with their old-fashioned courteousness and make sure that you feel part of our lively group of friends.
After your lunch or dinner, why not make your stay in Venice really special?
We have two types of boat that we use for excursions: one for tours of the city and the other for longer trips around the lagoon.
Venice is even more beautiful when seen from the water, and we can offer you this unforgettable experience at very reasonable rates.

Restaurant Hostaria da Franz

Restaurant Hostaria da Franz takes its name from Franz Habeler, a young Austro-Hungarian army soldier who adopted Venice as his home, served fish and wine he bought from local farmers and fishermen.
After 30 years in the original establishment in Biennale area the Gasparini family are transferred in a new place in Arsenale much more in center town but in the same time in a not tourist area.
Today, Hostaria da Franz has become one of the most famous seafood restaurants in Venice, signaled by the best gastronomical guides, where chef Gianfranco and his son Maurizio prepare delicious freed seafood delicacies.
The ambience is elegant and romantic,very high service level.
Very big choice of traditional plates and some propose of the chef.
Pasta,desserts and brad for the cheeses are home made.
The wine list propose the best italian labels.
It’s pretty easy to come from St.Mark Square (5 min.) walking following Riva degli Schiavoni.
We suggest to make your reservation especially for dinner.

Restaurant Gabrielli

The bar and the restaurants Gabrielli are ideal in order to spend pleasant moments in an enchanting atmosphere.
In the restaurants, one located in the courtyard of the building, tasty domestic and international cuisine is served as well as typical Venetian dishes with the possibility to organise successful banquets, ceremonies, work breakfasts and gala dinners.

Gastrosteria Ai Mercanti

Everything started in 1980 in a place over the bridge in campo delle Becarie, where Nadia and Diego proposed their clients traditional local cuisine with even more venetian “ombre al banco” (wine shots on a bar). While learning, developing and, growing, in 1996 “Ai Mercanti” moved to San Marco quartier, Nadia headed it’s kitchen and alterated the cuisine type into contemporary one. These changes were highly appreciated not only by customers, but also by the famous Michelin – in 2008 “Ai Mercanti” restaurant got it’s third fork in a “red guide”. Unfortunatelly the same year the economy faced serious challenges. But even whenthe times changed, the world continued going on and the question arose how to keep moving without loosing your face and idea? The answer was found by the son of Nadia and Diego – Simone Poli, who was inspired by the newest restaurant trend from France – bistronomie. Thus following the idea of high cuisine made of cheaper raw material Simone created gastrosteria (a blend of “gastronomy” and Italian “osteria” instead of a french “bistro”). And nowdays a dinner in Ai Mercanti with its modern cosy atmospere and seasonal creative menu can be afforded by everybody.
The wine list is concentrated on small Italian producers, which Ai Mercanti is happy to promote and present to its foreign customers. Though some famous labels are as well in the list.

Passionate chef Nadia Locatello her sous chef Luca and Francesco with the help of Simone, Ania and Diego are happy to host You in Venice, San Marco, Corte Coppo.

Restaurant Muro Sanstae

Restaurant Muro Sanstae launched in August 2007, it was born out of the need to offer loyal customers an alternative to dine and a new meeting point around a table.
A familiar ambiance with particular attention to details, where traditional elements mixes with design objects creating a cozy and elegant venue.
Muro San Stae offers nice pizzas and venetian and mediterranean traditional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients daily selected.
A big emphasys is reserved to fish, following nearby Rialto’s market offers, but the choice for meat lovers is not lacking.
Wine cellar presents quality wines going from italian classics to emerging wineries and will accompany perfectly every food’s choice.
For beer lovers, we offer classical bavarian draft, while particular selections are available in bottle.

Restaurant La Colombina

Right in the heart of Venice, between Santa Lucia train station and the Rialto Bridge, and just a few steps away from the Casino, you will find a restaurant where we have translated our welcoming philosophy into a concrete culinary experience: “La Colombina”.
Today, this is historical venue of the Venetian lagoon has acquired a new soul and is living a new life which aims to conjugate tradition and modernity, not just in the culinary sense, but also by offering a warm, informal and welcoming ambiance. In other words the ideal location where to spend a pleasant evening with friends, celebrate a special occasion or even drop by for a lunch with work colleagues!
There are numberless reasons to visit and revisit Venice, but now you can add one more: Restaurant La Colombina, a gastronomic experience inspired by tradition but also focused on contemporaneity. In short, a new “classic” ranging from traditional Venetian dishes to unique gourmet temptations going from aperitifs to lunches and special occasions.

Two quick words on our cooking:
The culinary experience provided by our chefs is characterised by ingredients that are extremely carefully selected and prevalently locally sourced, combined in traditional recipes, with a pinch of creativity, good taste, and with a specific keenness in the preparation of healthy dishes particularly low in fat content. All this, dressed by a special attention to the modern trends and requirements of a contemporary clientele. With this in mind, we are also ready to customize our dishes according to your special desires or requirements (allergies, intolerances…).
Our aperitif time (11am – 1pm & 5pm – 8pm):
During these times, come in and enjoy a glass of quality wine or just a Spritz… by the way, did you know that the habit of adding water to wine was born during the Austrian domination of Venice? And all this accompanied by tasty specialities ranging from traditional delicacies (“Saor”, selections of sliced “affettati” or “frico”) to more contemporary dishes such as “Squid Cappuccino”, “Celery and DOP Gorgonzola Cheese”.
In addition to what mentioned above, we firmly believe that one of our most important ingredients is a generous portion of conviviality and a sincere Italian smile ready to welcome you and introduce you to all our suggestions.
At your disposal you will also find a small but extremely well-supplied culinary library.

Ostaria da Rioba

In one of the most charming and beautiful area of Venice, just 15 minutes from Rialto Bridge, 10 from the station and 20 minutes from San Marco, near the madonna dell’orto Church, arises Ostaria da Rioba, whose name comes from one of four statues embedded in the wall in MORI square located behind the Osteria.
The restaurant is cured in its minimal details characterized by old beams and exposed brick walls, with the typical Venetian floor and exhibitions of photos and paintings by local artists.
The tranquillity and the atmosphere prevailing at ostaria da rioba make this become the ideal place for all occasions to meet, from dinner for two to the evening with friends at the working dinner.
The Ostaria has 40 seats inside and 70 seats outside 35 of which are along the canal where in summer you can enjoy a beautiful sunset for an unforgettable experience.

Trattoria Il Vagone

Trattoria Il Vagone is an exclusive restaurant, combines traditional Italian dishes to those typical Venetian dishes.
It presents a variety of dishes based on fish and meat.
It also offers even some recipes of the international cuisine*, especially Arab and Middle East, particularly with dishes such as the famous couscous, tajine, maklube, falafel, dolmass, etc.

* Considering the particularity of these preparations, reservation required a few days in advance. We wait every day for lunch and dinner.

Restaurant Al Vecio Canton

The name of our restaurant Al Vecio Canton, is Venetian dialect for “al vecchio angolo“, which literally means “on the old corner” and the restaurant does indeed stand on the corner at the end of calle Ruga Giuffa, in Castello.
The Ruga Giuffa, just a few minutes‘ away from Piazza S. Marco, has very ancient origins.
Its name derives from the French “rue” and the name of the Armenian city “Julfa”.
In the 1500s, merchants from Julfa, driven from their country by the King of Persia, settled in Venice, particularly in the Ruga Giuffa which connected (and still does today) S. Zaccharia with Campo S. Maria Formosa.
The restaurant is situated on two floors. The upper floor is air-conditioned.
Both rooms of the restaurant have flat screen TVs, giving diners the opportunity to watch and enjoy international sports events or video music entertainment.
Please contact owner and chef, Luca, if you would like to organize a special occasion for your friends, family or colleagues.

Trattoria Al Gazzettino

Trattoria Al Gazzettino in Venice, is a typical Venetian welcoming and informal.
The family atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff are a strong point of the restaurant, in addition to the quality and freshness of the food both for the fish and for those of meat.
Outside the “classic” tourist destinations, however strategically it located a few steps from the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco.

Taverna da Baffo

We have chosen as the emblem of our restaurant because we want, as the Baffo, be honest, bucking and free: we offer a cuisine based on tradition, true and strong flavors of our land. We want that you are fully satisfied and you want to go back to find.are.
Peek in our kitchen, and between the tables of our room. I feel the smell of the dishes and our pizzas? Feel the sound of water that overlooks our outdoor terrace surrounded by historical buildings Venetians?

Restaurant Luna Sentada

…Luna Sentada…
…Mariner in pìe…
Venetian cuisine, true love for our tradition and a selection of the finest ingredients are the basis of our dishes…
Asian cuisine, the curiosity and passion to discover new and exotic flavours are combined with a healthy way of preparing the dishes along with the freshest of ingredients…

Restaurant La Porta D’Acqua

The Restaurant La Porta D’Acqua is located in the heart of Venice, a few steps from the Rialto Bridge.
Historic environment with frescoes of 700 and a water gate of the original end 500 a few steps from the Rialto Bridge.
A cuisine that combines Mediterranean and southern Italy than typical Venetian style.

Restaurant Muro Frari

Restaurant Muro Frari is the newborn of the family.
Designed by architect Eric Milanese, Muro Frari developes along a big window overlooking Rio Terà dei Frari, from which you can get a glimpse of one of city’s major cathedrals. Design connects glass and corten to dark wood, bricks and mosaic, creating a warm and contemporary ambiance.
Kitchen’s offer is complete: it joins venetian affection for fish to asiatic competence for spices, proposes a nice pizza with many choices and in meat finds on of the favourite ingredients, starting from french-style beef tartare, to steaks to be cooked on an hot plate at the table, to juicy t-bone steaks and refined Chateaubriand.
Cellar is accurately selectioned, with both classical and particular proposals, from Italy and abroad, that periodically enrich the list.
Draft beers are choosen from classical bavarian: Keller, Salvator, Weizen, and it’s possible tasting different bottled beers even artisan made.
In summer the venue is air-conditioned and has a big space to dine at open air, from where you have a wonderful view of the nearby canal with his gondolas and of the Frari’s Basilica.

Alle Corone Restaurant

At Alle Corone Restaurant you will discover the real authentic flavors of our genuine products, prepared in accordance with our precious recipes.
You will also discover the pleasure of savoring the best ingredients that our land can offer, following an itinerary of gastronomic excellence that, depending on the season, will take you from the starters to dessert.
The bread, the homemade pasta and the desserts we serve all come straight out of our kitchen.

Restaurant Antica Sacrestia

The Restaurant Antica Sacrestia has ancient origins. It is an historical stamp of the restaurant industry in Venice. For more than 30 years, until December 2013, its location was in the neighbourhood of the church of San Giovanni Novo, nowadays a deconsecrated church whose priests, hundreds of years ago, used to prepare food for poor people. According to some sources, its origin goes back to the 19th century.
Giuseppe Calliandro, the owner of the restaurant for almost 20 years, has chosen to aim for quality in placing value upon the best traditional Venetian cuisine and to suggest a range of ancient flavours which reflect the history and the magic of Venice. It is a cuisine well appreciated by Venetians and tourists, who have made the “Antica Sacrestia” one of the best known restaurants on an international scale.
In the 18th century the building housed the Crown Inn, a place reserved almost exclusively for foreign people who used not only to taste the deliciousness of the Venetian cuisine, but to stay in a charming elegant context. Nowadays, in the restaurant, you can live an uncommon experience stepped not only in history but also in the stories and daily events of those who, through the centuries, brought the place to life.

Restaurant La Caravella

Restaurant La Caravella, one of the most celebrated Venice restaurant, opened in the early Sixties, when it took over from Ciro’s bar, at the time a very famous venue (it was even mentioned by Simone de Beauvoir in her books).
The restaurant was well-known then, as it is today, for for its superb cuisine and excellent service, but also for the unique nautical style of its décor, designed by Luigi Orefice to recreate the interior of an ancient sailing ship.
In summer the Caravella restaurant moves outdoors to the flower-filled Venetian inner courtyard.
The menu features typical dishes but also the more inventive and innovative fare of creative cuisine,
using fresh seasonal ingredients. The uncompromising quality of the fish and meat dishes is guaranteed by an attentive choice of purveyors, whose produce is in full compliance with the most recent regulations on food product traceability.
La Caravella is open year round and there is no closing day.

Algiubagio Restaurant

The restaurant has elegant and tasteful ambience, a strong attention to detail is a must, you can enjoy a warm and intimate ambience.
The restaurant is located in the north of the Venice lagoon, during the summer you can take advantage of the attractive terrace facing a splendid view of the Venice Lagoon.

Restaurant Quadri

The only fine-dining restaurant located in Piazza San Marco, Ristorante Quadri boasts one of the Venice’s most incredible views. The Alajmo family took over the restaurant in early 2011, bringing the spirit and service of Le Calandre to the lagoon.
The cuisine of Quadri is a contemporary expression of Italian and Venetian classics. The menu, created by Max Alajmo and carried out by executive chef Silvio Giavedoni, highlights ingredients sourced directly from the Venetian lagoon, primarily fish that arrives daily from the Rialto market.
The atmosphere in the dining room is elegant, yet relaxed, allowing guests to enjoy the allure of the most beautiful squares in the world.

Grand Canal Restaurant

Maybe it’s because of the panorama from the terrace taking in Punta della Dogana, the Basilica della Salute, the island of San Giorgio and the island of Giudecca with Le Zitelle and the church of the Redentore; maybe it’s because of the spectacle of the light in every season and every moment of the day, but everyone coming here, whether for a snack or for a romantic dinner, has fallen under the fascination of this outdoor space unique in the world.
In short, this terrace both lively and intimate, both elegant and casual, both romantic and institutional, is home to all the opposites which come together here and merge. There is something magical here, like life itself.
The terrace lives on and is nourished by the life of Venice – the Carnival, the fireworks of the Redentore, the Film Festival, the Regata Storica, the Campiello Prize, the exhibitions at the Palazzo Grassi, the important initiatives at the Venetian museums and concerts at the La Fenice Theatre… they are all opportunities to meet new and old acquaintances, enjoy the flavours of Venetian cuisine and fall ever more in love with Venice.
Being a guest on the terrace means much more than just entering an excellent restaurant, it means being Venetian and living Venice from its most intimate depths. Here you can enjoy being pampered and experiencing the pleasure of flavours you will never find elsewhere… from the “legendary” terrace to “legendary” recipes.
At the Grand Canal Restaurant you can enjoy the typical dishes of Venetian tradition, expressed with maximum taste and harmony.
The décor and impeccable service create a particular and pleasant atmosphere, a feeling of warmth in a unique context where every moment becomes precious and unique. At the Grand Canal Restaurant, you can find an international clientèle, but also the Venetians themselves who choose this elegant restaurant for its excellent cuisine.
Particular attention is focussed on the delicacies of the sea and vegetables whose freshness is crucial to prepare the typical dishes of the local cuisine.
In every season, quality is accompanied by meticulous discreet service sensitive to your special requests.
The Grand Canal Restaurant looks out directly over the Grand Canal to combine the pleasures of the palate with an evocative view over the Venice lagoon.
Your dinner on the terrace is a truly unforgettable experience in all seasons, even the coldest, thanks to the outdoor heaters.
Our staff will be happy to help you choose the best dish related to any specific food allergy or intollerance issue. Our staff is well trained and we hope we will find the best way to satisfay you and also meet your specific needs.

The Grand Canal Restaurant require for dinner a Casual Elegant clothing (no shorts) to provide to all our guests a correct and elegant culinary experience.

Visit Treviso

Treviso is a pleasant historic town circled by medieval walls and crossed by canals, just few kilometers from Venice.

The historic old town, which is circled by walls built in the 14th century, offers numerous picturesque places and lively corners that will make your walk through the town a wonderful experience.

PIAZZA DEI SIGNORI
Piazza dei Signori is the main square of Treviso. The town’s civic heart is dominated by Palazzo dei Trecento, the historic town hall erected in the 13th-14th centuries and restored after being bombed in the 2nd World War. Under the Palazzo dei Trecento great vaults host restaurants and cafes where Treviso’s inhabitants meet for a break.

THE CATHEDRAL AND THE BAPTISTERY
Walking from Piazza dei Signori under the arcades of the Calmaggiore, the street with the most elegant shops, you can easily reach the cathedral and the Romanesque baptistery on his side. Beside the impressive Neoclassical façade, the interior is finely decorated with sculptures by Lombardi (in the 13th century chapel at the end of the aisle on the left) and some frescoes by Pordenone on the wall of the right side. Moreover, the main work of art is certainly an altarpiece by Titian, the “Annunciazione”.

LOGGIA DEI CAVALIERI AND PESCHERIA (the fish market)
Following the narrow streets near the Loggia dei Cavalieri, an example of Romanesque building of the town built in the end of the 13th century and located just few walks from Piazza dei Signori, you arrive at the Pescheria, a truly charming small island formed by the branches of the Cagnan, really a pleasant place in Treviso.

PORTA SAN TOMMASO (GATE OF ST. THOMAS)
In the northern part of the town stand other historic houses and buildings like the medieval Porta San Tommaso (Gate of St. Thomas), the most monumental gate of the town. It was erected in 1518 probably by Guglielmo Bergamasco and the exterior is decorated with coat of arms and the Lion of Saint Mark.

Not so far are located the medieval churches of San Francesco and Santa Caterina famous for his fresco cycle “Storie di S. Orsola” by Tommaso da Modena, rescued from Santa Margherita Church in 1883. The complex of Santa Caterina has recently been restructured to house the Civic Museum of Treviso.

THE CITY MUSEUM “LUIGI BAILO”
To be mentioned is also the City Museum “Luigi Bailo” and the rich Pinacoteca (picture gallery) where you can admire masterpieces by Giovanni Bellini, Tiziano, Lorenzo Lotto, Pordenone, Jacopo Bassano, Rosalba Carriera and Francesco Guardi. In the museum is also held the well-known Salce’s Collection constituted by several works of advertising posters, a unique collection in Italy.

CASA DEI CARRARESI
Do not forget to visit also Casa dei Carraresi, a famous building in the pedestrian area overlooking the river Cagnan and the Pescheria that has become the most important venue for temporary exhibitions in Treviso.

B&B Veneziacentopercento

B&B Veneziacentopercento – rooms and apartments in Venice

Veneziacentopercento, rooms and apartments offer you several solutions for single guests, couple or groups.

Rooms with bed and breakfast treatment or, if you like a more independent solution, apartments, with one or two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom, can comfortably accommodate up to five persons.

You can choice double or single beds; single, double or triple rooms with private or shared bathroom (with another one room only). Extra bed for quadruple use available.

If you need, we can provide a baby-cot.

Italian breakfast available for the rooms in B&B, with fruits, yogurt, rusks, biscuits, jams, honey and different cookies, the, coffee and hot drinks offered in accordance with the Region of Veneto Law.

In some rooms you can have a small private kitchen or a common one.

Bed linen , bath towels and hairdryer provided in all our structures.

In the apartments the equipped kitchen has tablecloth, dishes, kettle and microwave also.

Free wi-fi internet available.

Our structures are entirely ‘no-smoking’.

During your stay, 24 hours free access.

Our B&B and apartments are located in Venice Centre, Castello district, close or near the famous “Via Garibaldi”, Giardini – Arsenale area, 15 minutes walk from Piazza San Marco and near beautiful gardens of San’Elena

All our houses, by nearby vaporetto stops Giardini-Biennale or Arsenale, are in a perfect position to easily reach the areas of greatest interest in Venice, Murano, Burano Torcello or Lido Islands, the place of the Venice International Film Festival

Excellent services in the neighbourhood: supermarket, stores, bars and restaurants, banks, post office or pharmacies that meet comfortably all kinds of needs.

Available double rooms, double rooms for triple use.

Veneziacentopercento, far from the usual tourist routes … to make you for a few days … not simple guests but an authentic Venetian guy …

warmth and hospitality for you!

Hotel Noemi

Best price bookable only through our Official Site.Reserve with our exclusive Promo Code: VENEZIANET

Hotel Noemi is a charming 3 star hotel, which lies less than 50 meters from one of the most beautiful and famous places in the world, San Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco): have you ever imagined to have the chance of sleeping inside a postcard? You can do that if you stay at Hotel Noemi!

Hotel Noemi has 14 rooms, whose venetian style gives to the hotel a sort of classic dimension, thanks to you could feel far from reality, as you were in a dreamy place or in a Venice of 2-3 centuries ago; at the same time, you could have all comforts of our days, since you can find in each room wifi connection (free of charge), air conditioning, tv with flat screen. You will be so relaxed here!

In the morning, wake up and enjoy a great breakfast made up of fresh sweet and salt products: breakfast hall is a cozy angle of paradise

Hotel has no lift, but in case you have heavy bags Staff will be happy to help you to bring them up to your room.

Residenza Goldoni

Best price bookable only through our Official Site.Reserve with our exclusive Promo Code: VENEZIANET

Residenza Goldoni is a charming guesthouse in the very heart of Venice, a few steps from Rialto bridge and about 5 minutes walking from San Marco square: thanks to this position, you could get up and enjoy a rich breakfast, served in the room directly (but in summer time you can have in on the terrace), before start your Venetian day elbow to elbow with those famous places admired since you were young.

Rooms have been renovated in 2014, and they all have good features to make your stay unforgettable: bathroom with shower or tube, wifi, a/c, safe, kettle to have a warm tea in long winter days, rich carpets on wall which give an extra touch of Venetian style to the room itself. Also, economy rooms are still allergy free rooms.

San Pellegrino Pass – Moena- Canazei – Falcade

The San Pellegrino pass is a wide alpine passing of tourist interest, with exclusive hotels that allow a direct access to the tracks, ideal destination for those who love the most absolute ski and the tracks always warmed up by the sun. A unique landscape, once-off, that waits just to be known. It’s just 11km from Moena and sings the border between Trentino and Belluno. Destination in summer of many excursions, both on the Costabella side and Gruppo of Monzoni or toward the area of Col Margherita and of Cima Bocche, with interesting trails dating back to the First World War. During winter time the ski area that here develops is equipped with modern lifts and tracks of different length and difficulty , directly linked at the carousel of the Tre Valli and the ski zone of Falcade. The Pass is characterized by some prestigious hotel facilities,that allow a direct access to the tracks ideal destination for those who love the most absolute ski and the tracks always illuminated by the sun. By Nordic skiers is well known the centre of Nordic ski Alochet , with beautiful paths surrounded by the splendour of the woods.

The ski area Tre Valli comprehends San Pellegrino, Moena-Alpe Lusia and Falcade. It’s possible to go from Falcade to San Pellegrino skying or by foot, instead to reach Moena and Lusia there is a bus. In the ski area there are 100km of tracks and 27 lifts between 1200 and 2500 meters, among beautiful scenery and snow-covered slopes. There is a signposted route, the ski tour of love that connects all three valleys.

The ski area is equipped with modern lifts. A cable-way with 100 seats takes to Col Margherita at an altitude of 2650m. Famous the “big-track” with 646m of altitude gap, long 3200m and occasionally very challenging, with inclines between 10 and 45%. From Col Margherita it’s reachable Falcade, or there is the possibility to ski through the numerous medium-easy tracks located in Le Buse. On the opposite slope of the pass there’s the departure point of many lifts and chair-lifts. With two chair-lifts is reached Cima Uomo at an altitude of 2469m, to return to the pass down the slopes Cima Uomo, Gigante and Chiesetta, with varying difficulty for a total of 3300m with a vertical drop of 483m. With the chair-lift Costabella and the lift Paradiso are reached 2318m. The track is 3300 meters long and is of medium difficulty, with gradients of up to 35%.

The longest track of the Ski Area (12km) was called “trail of Love” for his smooth track and the romantic view. Now there is even a love Ski tour that starts and finishes in Falcade.

MOENA

Moena is located on a beautiful alluvial basin surrounded by some of the most beautiful Dolomite groups, including the Latemar, Valaccia and the green offshoots of the Costalunga passing. Is the biggest town in Val di Fassa, known both in Italy and abroad like “the fair of Dolomites”, incorporating completely the charm and ancient splendour that is linked to tales lost in the mists of time. The village, very nice from an architectural standpoint, is distinguished by the eye-catching elegance that goes with refined shops where there’s the opportunity to satisfy even the most demanding desire for classy shopping. In addition, Moena has proven in recent years its sensitivity to the Ladin culinary tradition, hosting gastronomic events such as “Dinner with King Laurino” in winter and “Flavors of Fall” in September. During summer time the village offers to its guests the chance to make many walks and trails of varying difficulty to do on a mountain bike. It is now home of the “bikers” and right on its territory, leads the trail the “Rampilonga”, which with its 4500 participants has become the largest Italian bike marathon. In winter, Moena beats in the heart of the Tre Valli ski area, characterized by a functional network of ski lifts and slopes both in Alpe di Lusia and Passo San Pellegrino, as well as a fully equipped centre for fund.

FALCADE

Falcade is located in the Tre Valli along with San Pellegrino pass, Moena and Lusia. There is a signposted route, the skitour of love that connects all the three valleys. The connection with San Pellegrino is possible on ski while for reaching Lusia and Moena there’s the need to take the bus. In the district there are 100km of tracks and 27 lifts. But let’s go back to Falcade. From the village the chairlift Le Buse arrives at a height from where it’s possible to climb up to 2500m above Col Margherita. From here you can decide to go down the slopes or go down toward the Passo San Pellegrino. Among the tracks on the Veneto side should be remembered the long trail of lovers which from 2500m reaches the village after 12km. The plant are fast, modern and the slopes are panoramic.

Falcade provides the opportunity for Nordic skiers to practice this sport in the woods and the wide open spaces surrounding the town. There is the opportunity to choose between the different available routes from the ski school, where beginners can learn the basic techniques with the help of the teachers of Nordic ski. You can ski up to the other side of the Biois creek, in order to face the significant differences in height and the technical and athletic difficulties of the red route.

In Nordic Ski Centre Falcade there are four rings: two red 7.5 and 4km and two blues of 3 and 2km.

CANAZEI

Canazei, with its four fractions of Gries, Canazei, Alba and Penia, while not being the largest population centre in Val di Fassa is definitely the most well-known tourist centre and major attraction for winter tourism both nationally and internationally, thanks to its strategic location close to the Dolomite passes Pordoi, Sella and Fedaia. The modern ski lifts make the area of Canazei a model resort in the Alps, directly connected to the Sellaronda tour.

Situated in a beautiful natural valley next some of the most beautiful peaks of the Dolomites, Canazei has experienced in the last decades, a significant building expansion, while remaining firmly tied to its Ladin origins and traditions, many of which are still visible in the architecture as well as in folk customs. Great attention is paid to the protection and care of the habits and customs of the Ladin people that here and elsewhere gather in groups of dance, theater and culture. At the end of each summer in Canazei the representatives of all Ladin nations round up for the “Great Feast of Summer(Istà)” ,that has become a classic appointment of the local tradition.

Canazei represents an ideal combination of nature and sports, events and culture, relaxation and nightlife;there are in fact a lot of the cafes, pubs, après ski, piano bar, frequented especially in winter until the first light of dawn.

Civetta Mountain – Alleghe – Zoldo – Selva

The Ski District Civetta embodies a fairytale landscape with small romantic villages and towering mountains, beautiful valleys and quiet forests for beautiful summer walks on foot or cycling adventures.

On winter time the tracks link the three valleys of the Ski District Civetta in an exciting carousel of slopes echoed by scenarios that leave the viewer breathless, and that are always perfectly groomed for those who enjoy steep slopes or for those who prefer to ski in peace. In addition, the Civetta District offers magnificent ski slopes lit and there are also cross-country trails illuminated. So 46 tracks are available for skiers, including 4 tough, 18 medium and 24 easy for a total of 82 km of slopes, mostly covered with artificial snow and between 1000 and 2050 meters. The ascent is guaranteed by 26 lifts, including three gondolas with automatic closing, 6 chair-lifts and 17 ski-lifts.

Alleghe, Selva di Cadore, Zoldo and Palafavera are the main places of this District, united by ties of ancient traditions and customs. The hotels facilities are welcoming, family-run hotel equipped with the necessary amenities for an unforgettable holiday. The excellent local cuisine, rich of typical dishes, is combined with a warm atmosphere.

The Civetta District is a very interesting ski area in Veneto.

ALLEGHE

As early as the twelfth century there was a large mountain community, so as to require a chapel for religious services of the whole area. The town of Alleghe, before the formation of the lake, was made up of a group of villages located in the valley floor and on the slope side of the Cordevole creek. The January 11, 1771 a huge landslide fell from Mount Spitz burying the whole valley. So the mountain landslide formed a natural dam from which took birth the picturesque lake of Alleghe.

The mountains towering in the sky soon attracted hikers who went to conquer the unclimbed peaks of Civetta, Pelmo and Marmolada. Since the last century, in fact, along the shores of the lake arosed some hotels, just related to the history of a glorious sport: mountain climbing.

Alleghe is a wonderful holiday destination for both nature lovers and for those skiing.

ZOLDO ALTO E VAL ZOLDANA

The area of Zoldo has been known since the thirteenth century as an important mining centre. The municipality of Zoldo Alto, which is today a well-known holiday resort in summer and winter situated in the upper valley having the same name, is formed by the nine villages of Brusadaz, Coi, Costa, Fusine (1177 m), Iral, Mareson Palafavera, Pecol (1338 m) and Pianaz. These small towns are located on both sides of the river Mae and surrounded by the majestic Civetta peaks. The lifts of the district of the valley, divided between Pecol and Palafavera, are linked with those of Alleghe and Selva di Cadore. Cross-country skiers have two tracks: “Mareson” and “Palafavera” long respectively 3 and 5 km.

In summer, the valley turns into a fascinating destination for hiking at high altitudes, the Pelmo, Civetta or the Moiazza group. Among the many possible destinations, the ascent at the foot of Pelmetto allows you to see the footprints of dinosaurs, prehistoric animal footprints dating back 250 million years ago. Another important evidence of the prehistoric era is represented by the remains of the Mondeval Man, dating back to the Mesolithic and now preserved in the Civic Museum of Selva di Cadore.

SELVA DI CADORE E LA VAL FIORENTINA

Around year Thousand the Valley Fiorentina belonged to the “regolini” of San Vito, who created the first nucleus of what is now the village of Selva, in which Federico Barbarossa, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire gave the mines as feud. Iron was worked in Selva and Caprile, from where was sent to Belluno to make swords, and knives, or Forno di Zoldo to be turned into jugs and nails or the Boite valley.

After the fall of the Venetian Republic the closure of the mines caused a remarkable phenomenon of emigration.

The turning point for the country’s economy occurred in the late 1970s when came into operation the ski-lifts and a chairlift, opened new hotels and facilities became part of the Civetta District. Tourism became from that time the main source of income.

Val Fiorentina has been inhabited since ancient times as evidenced by the discovery of the skeleton of the Mondeval Man dating back to the late Mesolithic period (7300 years ago). Other finds date back to the late Neolithic and Eneolithic (late fourth millennium BC. – III millennium BC.).

Throughout the year, the valley is a natural paradise for sport and relaxation: lakes where you can relax; endless variety of walks, mountain bike paths along roads and trails in the woods; the most famous and daring hiking and climbing excursions.

Not to forget the cultural aspect of Selva di Cadore; There is, in fact, the opportunity to visit the Museum “Vittorino Cazzetta” which preserves the original skeleton of the Mondeval Man and various other archaeological finds among which we find flint points, and various vessels. This museum is divided into 3 parts: the archaeological section where you can find various archaeological findings, an historical section where you can admire a series of scrolls including border Roman inscriptions dated to the first century a.C. And a geo paleontological section where you can see the cast of 40 square meters with imprinted multiple sets of dinosaur footprints, made from a layer of Pelmetto.

The Valley is also crossed by the Alta Via No. 1, the famous Italian mountain climbing route: between the beautiful landscapes you can spend full days completely immersed in nature, accompanied only by your backpack and the homely hospitality of the mountain huts.

Euganean Thermal Baths – Abano and Montegrotto

The Euganean Thermal Baths, with the two main centres of Abano and Montegrotto are the ideal place to regain wellness and to have a holiday full of balance and tranquillity.

The secret is in the hot water, which contains salt, bromine and iodine, of these spa that comes from the uncontaminated basins of the Alpine and runs in more than 50 years, the distance of 70-100 km, passing through the underground, where it reaches a temperature of 87 ° and is enriched with mineral salts. In the area of the spa the water makes a rapid ascent while maintaining almost unchanged both temperature and salinity. Its chemical composition and temperature play an important role on the therapeutic effects of mud and in the development of special vegetal (algae) and animal (microorganisms)microflorathat is formed during the process of maturation of the mud, the mud thanks to which the Euganean Baths are among the biggest international centres of mud therapy. In the more than 100 hotels with swimming pools and indoor care wards, in which each therapeutic treatment program is carried out under the supervision of a medical director and qualified staff, is offered a wide range of personalized programs. The thermal medicine is used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases. In particular, OSTEOPOROSIS, the FIBROMIOSOTICS RHEUMATISMS, TRAUMATIC LESIONS and AFTER EFFECTS OF FRACTURE. In addition, all hotels have a special department for the inhaled Balneotherapy, which is widely used in the treatment of many respiratory and ENT diseases. Jacuzzi, deep massage, physiotherapy and, in the field of regenerative medicine, the hydrokinesitherapy also provide an almost indispensable complement of a mud bath.

Spa therapies complementing and enhancing the beneficial effects of rehabilitation medicine and physiokinesitherapy exerting a positive effect on the entire body, on the behaviour and the actual tone. For this reason, the spa area is organized with an entire section dedicated to the practice of many sports: from swimming pools to gyms, from tennis courts to jogging areas in the park, from riding to golf courses, from bicycles to walks on the Euganean hills. Everything in a relaxing and fun atmosphere and in the context of excellent services, offered with warmth and professionalism.

Caorle – beach and unspoilt nature

Caorle, a seaside paradise just few kilometers from Venice.

The beauty of Caorle, a coastal old-town discovered by the Romans and steeped in history, is represented by the picturesque architecture, the beautiful long sandy beaches which are well equipped and stretch for 15 kilometers along the Adriatic Littoral, but also the entertainment offered every year to an increasing number of tourists that choose Caorle for their vacation.

However, Caorle is not only sun, sand and sea. Caorle is the town of the harbor, of the fishing, of the sport, of “Scogliera viva”, an open air gallery of sculptures created by famous artists from all over the world who arrive in the coastal town to take part in the symposium of sculptures every two years in June.

The surrounding area is definitely to be discovered. You can take part in one of the many organized excursions to admire the hinterland and its renowned fish farm area where you will find the typical fisherman’s houses called “Casoni”, built in wood and common reed. Those places are well-known because in the past they were even frequented by the famous American writer Ernest Hemingway, guest of Baron Franchetti. The wild nature inspired him for his novel “Across the river and into the trees”.

Cavallino Treporti – Venice Beach

Cavallino Treporti: a perfect location for summer holidays on the beach and to visit Venice

A long strip of land with its beach of golden sand stretches between Jesolo and the lighthouse of Punta Sabbioni. That’s Cavallino, a 15 kilometers peninsula, at 15 minutes from Venice, filled with picturesque villages, Ca’ Savio, Tre Porti and Lio Grando, which offer history, culture and a great warm hospitality.

The entire area is also filled with well-equipped campsites and for this reason it’s called the Camper’s Paradise.

Moreover, it’s the ideal choice for a vacation that combines sea, sun and culture. In fact, it’s very easy to get to Venice with a short boat ride (departures every half an hour from Punta Sabbioni).

Not only sea and sun, Cavallino give you also the opportunity to discover his natural environment of unspoilt beauty organizing tours by bike, by car or on foot leaving from Treporti and exploring the northern Lagoon. In that way you can admire the canals, the fish farms and some little picturesque houses built of wood which are called “Casoni”.

Last but not least, don’t forget to taste the delicious typical cuisine in one of the many restaurants of the area which propose you rice dishes, seafood, first and second courses where the flavor of the fish blends with the delicate flavor of the vegetables produced locally.

Hotel San Giorgio

In the heart of Venice, just a few minutes from Rialto and the Fortuny Museum, the 3 star Hotel San Giorgio offers comfortable rooms filled with a family atmosphere thanks to the cordiality of a young and well-trained staff.

Inside an antique gothic palace, furnished in Venetian style with welcoming rooms that have a view of the little lanes and squares, Hotel San Giorgio is the best solution for an unforgettable vacation and it is just 5 minutes from St. Mark Square.

One of Hotel San Giorgio’s distinctive traits is its warm, family atmosphere. Its rooms still have that typical Venetian elegance seen in the stucco work, Venetian glass and garnet-red marble.

Ruzzini Palace Hotel

Just a stone’s throw from Saint Mark’s Square, in the enchanting setting of 18th-century Venice, guests of the 4-star Ruzzini Palace Hotel enjoy the atmosphere of a prestigious luxury hotel with a concierge and charming, exclusive rooms overlooking Santa Maria Formosa square.

Guests of Ruzzini Palace Hotel have the privilege of experiencing a setting that celebrates the aristocratic period of Venice, enhanced by modern luxury and charme. The common areas, reception, lobby, bar, breakfast lounge, blend eloquently with the welcoming environment of the residence lounge where guests may escape during their free time into an oasis of tranquility.

Hotel Ruzzini Palace is housed within an ancient historical residence that once belonged to one of the most prominent Venetian families. During the era of the Serenissima Republic, they inhabited the historic residence for a long period in seamless continuity. The hotel overlooks campo Santa Maria Formosa on one side, and rio del Paradiso on the other, and still maintains a water entrance, which once was the main entry. The hotel’s present day design was entrusted to the architect Bartolomeo Manopola, whose Venetian works includes the marble façade of the clock overlooking the Ducal Palace courtyard.

Casa Sandra

Lovely furnisched apartment just 10 minutes from Venice for 4-5 people. In elegant country house situated in a central position. full optional equipped with linens and towels. Parking, garden.
Near the bus to Venice. close just a few steps away the bank, post office, supermarkets, shops, pizzerias.

Venice Marco Polo Airport 4.5 km
Venezia Mestre railway station 8 km
Tangential exit Venezia 4 km
Bus to Venice and all other destinations is only a few meters from the house

Apartments Ca’ Sant’Angelo

The Apartments Ca’ Sant’Angelo Venice is on the same floor of an old Venetian Palace situated in Campo San Angelo. All these apartments in venice are newly renovated and furnished with modern Italian fixtures.
Spacious and luminous, floor in venetian style and exposed wood beam high ceiling almost four meters high. The whole apartment is air conditioned and heaters equipped during winter. Kitchen is complete with utensils and appliances, and washing machine as well.

Herewith are the details of the apartments:
1 apartment for 2-4 pax with a view to San Angelo Square (with 1 separate living room)
1 apartment for 2-3 ” ” ” ” San Angelo Square
1 apartment for 2-4 ” ” ” ” an internal Venetian courtyard (with 1 separate living room)
1 apartment for 2-3 ” ” ” ” an internal Venetian courtyard

Services:
  • Security door
  • LCD tv with more than 100 local and international channels.
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Safe box
  • Fully furnished kitchen
  • Wash dishes
  • Stove and microwave
  • Air Condition/Heating
  • Washing machine
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Bathroom with towels, soap and shampoos
  • New linens every 3 days ( upon request )
  • Assistance from 08:00 till 19:00

Personal assistance from 08:00-19:00.
For book one of these beautiful apartments venice, assistance and information feel free to contact Paolo

Hotel Santa Chiara

Hotel Santa Chiara overlooks the Gran Canal and Piazzale Roma (the only part of Venice reachable by car). It is in front of the train station and really near to the cruise terminal and few minutes by car from the Marco Polo airport. It is the only hotel in Venice with private parking (on request only)!!! The hotel location is unique and It is the easiest one to reach ( so you don’t need to drag your luggage trough the alleys looking for the hotel). It is few minutes walk from San Marco square ( or few minutes by water bus, which stops almost in front of the hotel). The breakfast room, the bar and the Hall overlook the Grand Canal. Our Annex Residenza Parisi is situated about 151 meters form the main historical building, there we have our classic room. Which rates are not inclusive of breakfast

Restaurants Taverna dei Dogi

A sophisticated, elegant environment where you can discoverVenice’s traditional cuisine.

The restaurant “Taverna dei Dogi” next to Ca’ dei Dogi offers typical local recipes each day, prepared by master chefs and made using the highest quality ingredients.

Hotel Arcadia

Hotel Arcadia, a splendid,charming residencein the centre ofVenice, is delighted to offer you a fine stay in the magical city suspended over the waters of the lagoon. The sophisticated elegance of this small but refinedboutique hotelcan be seen in its captivating and romantic furnishings, a blend of period and modern, with hints of contemporary colour and an atmosphere born of a glorious past. The setting is a splendid17th centurypalace that harks back to the magnificent and aristocratic age of bygoneVenice, but the atmosphere is one of a welcominghotel de charmewith elegant, refined taste. The result isHotel Arcadia, a perfect blend of East and West, contemporary colour and period details.

Ristorante al Vaporetto

Our Restaurant Pizzeria is located in the heart of the historical center of Venice, between St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Accademia.

Home cooking meat, fish and various soups, salads and pizza prepared in front of your eyes. Wide choice of wines and beers.

Asolo

Asolo is often defined as one of the most evocative historical centres in Italy; Asolo is a known village for its architectural sights and is famous also for some characters who were fascinated by its originality.

In fact Asolo welcomed several artists, poets, musicians, painters and even Queen Caterina Cornaro, who was elected the lady of Asolo by the Serenissima in 1489 following the forced conveyance of CiproIsland which she had inherited after her husband’s death. The new sovereign (1489-1509) set up a small court composed of characters coming from all over the region and from Cipro too (among the most important ones we can remember Pietro Bembo, Tuzzio Costanzo, Lotto and perhaps Giorgione too) and she increased the renown of the town adding also a touch of nobility.

At her death some centuries of decline followed but starting from the second half of the twentieth century the town has took on a great touristic importance for keeping, for a long time, many Venetian features; for this reason several monuments and urban areas were restored in the past and still at present are under repair.

Anyway what fascinates most right from the start in Asolo, is the aristocratic atmosphere you can breathe through its alleys, in the squares and cafés. A brief walk soon leads you to the historical centre; Porta Loreggia let you go, from south, to the centre line, made of Browning road with palaces having refined windows with three lights; in one of these the English poet Robert Browning wrote ‘Asolando’, that is a collection of lyrics, and he coined, for the occasion, the verb ‘asolare’ which means going liberally for a walk an relaxing before the natural wonders.

In Asolo all the historical centre deserves our attention, from its Cathedral (inside there are some paintings by Lorenzo Lotto, Jacopo Bassano and Lazzaro Bastiani), you can go down along the Captain Loggia, namely the ancient seat of the Asolo Community where there is the Civic Museum; forwards there is the Castle of the Queen, where Caterina Cornaro lived, with its medieval Clock Tower; from the cosy D’Annunzio Square we can go to the arcaded Canova road to see Duse’s house.

THE ANTIQUE TRADE MARKET

An appointment you cannot miss, as it fascinates many tourists as well as experts, is with no doubt the Antique trade Market; for more than twenty years it has been a ritual appointment for all the people fond of ancient objects. More than one hundred exhibitors from all over Italy display some of the most interesting antiques: furniture, jewels, silverware, prints and books, modern objects and articles in general.

Venice Lido

Venice Lido island, known as the golden island of Venice, is a promontory 12 kilometres long separating the Adriatic see from the lagoon; thanks to such comfortable geographical position, it is a place suitable for staying all the year long, and especially from March to October. It is rich in buildings of 1700s, such as the Murazzi, namely a long expanse of rocks placed there by man in order to protect this narrow promontory, which extends, for half of the island, nearly to the Casinò (closed at present) and the Palace of Cinema, where every year the well known Cinema Exhibition takes place.

Lido was appreciated already since 1820, and just for this reason it was chosen as the destination and residence of several writers and poets such as Lord Byron and T. Mann, who set one of his most famous novels, ‘Death in Venice’, in the well known Hotel Des Bains, representing an exceptional work masterly transposed into the cinema screens by Luchino Visconti. The Lido of Venice is the right choice for those who search for tranquillity, open spaces and relaxing and green landscapes, after spending a whole day among the crowded narrow streets or ‘calli’ of the historical centre.

Along the tree-lined alleys there are elegant Villas built at the beginning of 1900s. With its 12 kilometres of beaches, the Lido is, at present, the less chaotic and the most refined place of the Adriatic coast, becoming the destination of those who long for a relaxing atmosphere. The main feature of the equipped beaches of the Lido is the cabin: it is a big bathing-hut including a veranda and a tent which are added to the closed structure; but if you want you can find also wonderful and original free beaches such as that of St. Nicolò and the Alberoni, with their natural dunes.

This island is also the place where the Venetians and tourists have found the necessary equipment to practice different sports such as tennis, archery and golf; at the Alberoni, in fact, there is one of the best European golf courses. After a good relaxing bathe, a beautiful walk on the beach, or a tennis match, you can end your day by visiting the ancient Jewish cemetery, whose foundation dates back to 1389: it is a very evocative place where renowned Jewish families are resting. Oryou can easily reach the ancient picturesque district of Malamocco, that is a small Venice in miniature, with its canals and narrow streets or ‘calli’.

Abano

Abano is considered a totally unique tourist destination. Indeed, all of the larger hotels now have a well within their own grounds that allows them to operate as independent spa centres. 
At the entrance to the town sits the Duomo(cathedral church), opened in 1971 but restructured more than once and the recent Square of Sunshine and Peace (Piazza del Sole e della Pace), with a spectacular sundial in multi-coloured marble covering an area of 300 square metres. A little further on is the start of the large and tree-lined boulevard, the Viale delle Terme, a veritable mainstay for the city, lined with shops and stores, coffee bars and hotels.

The subsequent Via Pietro d’Abano leads to Montirone, a modest hill on which flowed a hot spring once used in Roman times.
On the side of the entrance, formed by an early twentieth-century Corinthian colonnade is the Picture Gallery (Pinacoteca) and the Municipal Gallery, both very pleasant places to visit. Returning to the Viale and taking Via Monteortone, after 2km you’ll arrive at the hamlet of Montortone, a thermal spa centre in Roman times. It renowned for its Sanctuary to the Blessed Virgin Mary that stands on the precise spot where, according to legend, Pietro Falco came across a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary in the first half of the fifteenth-century that healed him of some very old wounds. Inside it is possible to admire frescoes by Jacopo da Montagnana (and his school).

San Francesco of the desert Island

Nowadays St. Francesco of the Desert is inhabited, like some centuries ago, by some Franciscan friars. Tradition wants that St. Francesco from Assisi, while coming back from Palestina, stopped on this small island near Torcello, which in that period was called ‘Due Vigne’ in order to pray in solitude. When the Saint went back to Assisi he sent a group of friars to the place where he had found so much peace.

At the death of the Saint in 1228, the owner of the island erected a church in his honour and some years later he offered the island to the minor Franciscans. In 1420 the island was abandoned like many others because of malaria which appeared when these areas got marshy, and from then onwards it acquired the name of St. Francesco of the Desert. Some years later the friars went back there and they restored the church and the monastery, living there till 1806.

During that year, in fact, Napoleone Bonaparte suppressed their order and transformed the buildings into powder-magazines. In 1856 Francesco I of Austria offered the island to the Patriarch of Venice, who granted it to the friars followers of the Saint from Assisi.

Nowadays the buildings are completely restored, maintained by the friars who live there and they can offer hospitality to those visitors who wants to spend quiet moments in this oasis of green silence.

San Servolo Island

Between 764 and 804 the Calbana family erected the church devoted to St. Servolo with annexed convent. But only from 1109 the San Servolo island became permanently the siege of a convent following the arrival of Benedictine nuns. The nuns stayed there for five centuries, until 1615 when they moved to the town. From 1647 the building was inhabited by the 200 Benedictine, Dominican and Franciscan nuns living on the island of Candia (Creta), who had to escape the Turkish conquest.

The nuns used the island until their extinction, then in 1715 the convent was closed. In 1715 the island was practically deserted thus the Senate of the Republic decided to use the ex convent as the siege of the new military Hospital because the war against the Turks, which made lots of soldiers come to Venice, had made the room of the military Hospital of St. Angelo of Castello not sufficient. The medical and welfare organization was given to the Brothers Hospitallers of St. Giovanni di Dio, nowadays Fatebenefratelli, and 400 patients were admitted to the new hospital. A general plan for restoring the buildings and the dispensary of the island was arranged, and the medicaments were produced by the friars. Afterwards the island became a sort of hospital for psychiatric patients (lunatic asylum), who were often shut in there even for all their life.In 1978 the approval of the law n.180 decreed the closing of the mental homes.

The transformation of the island of Saint Servolo, accomplished and carried through by the Province of Venice, into a place for education and dialogue of cultures and experiences, memory and history, represents an undertaking different from the others which are lived on the lagoon and which are strictly related to the touristic monoculture of the town.

Saint Lazzaro of Armenians

Among the few smallest islands inhabited and kept in excellent conditions, inside Venice Lagoon, there is the Saint Lazzaro of the Armenians one. At first it was used as a hospital for the admission od lepers; when the disease disappeared the island was abandoned and it remained desert for about two centuries, until some Armenian priests who had escaped from the Turks took refuge there (beginning of 1700). History says that a monk put to flight, called Manug di Pietro, (in Armenian Mechitar, the Consoler), founded a congregation around which many of those who, like him, had to escape Turkish persecutions, gathered together at the beginning of the Nineteenth century.

They acquired the island in concession; this is an example of the religious tolerance granted by the Republic of Venice, largely repaid during a long time. The Saint Lazzaro of the Armenians island collects some works of incalculable value, by well-known artists such as Tiepolo and Ricci. Lord Byron stayed here many times and there is an extremely rich library with rare manuscripts. The Mechitarista Museum of Saint Lazzaro keeps archaeological finds of Armenian, Greek and Indian art, besides several objects of Armenian religious art of the Seventeenth and the Eighteenth centuries (jewellery, pottery) and manuscripts. We want to signal an Egyptian mummy dating back 3.500 years ago (one of the best maintained mummies in the world), an Egyptian statue representing a cat dating back 4.000 years ago and a Tibetan gilded table for prayers. Moreover the typography created in 1789 is operating: it can press in many oriental languages.

The island was not invaded by Napoleon because it was considered a literary academy; nonetheless it is said that on the island the Armenian priests hoisted the flag of the Sultan, with whom the Emperor had become allied. In any case he respected the religious community, and this is the important thing.

B&B Al Pozzo

Al Pozzo B&B is located in the heart of Venice, close to the famous RIALTO BRIDGE and the historic house of Carlo Goldoni, noted 18th century Venetian playwright and one of the most famous European dramatists.

We are on the charming Campo San Polo, the city’s largest square after SAN MARCO, which is only a 15 minute walk away.

Our rooms are really spacious, confortable (air conditioning) and so quiet: from the windows you will be able to admire the classical old Venitian courtyards that surround our building.

Carnival Palace

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Overlooking the Cannaregio Canal in historic downtown Venice, the Carnival Palace is an exclusive, sophisticated 4-star boutique hotel, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, perfect for those who would love to discover the real Venice.

The sophisticated elegance of Carnival Palace Hotel is clear from its captivating and romantic contemporary design, which brings to mind the most elegant and authentic Venetian furnishings. The hotel offers 67 comfortable and spacious rooms, all with their own unique style and charm with views of the garden or the Cannaregio Canal.

Run by a young couple of hoteliers with the support of a multilingual staff that will take care of your every need, the hotel is easy to reach from the airport and is just a few steps from public transportation hubs, the train station and Venice parking terminal.

Locanda ai Santi Apostoli

The Locanda ai Santi Apostoli is the ideal setting for your vacation in the lagoon.

Immerse yourself into the life of Venice with Rialto and San Marco only a few moments away along with the colours of the market and the gentle rocking of the Gondolas just below your window. The ancient Palazzo Michiel dal Brusà will welcome you into the warm ambience of an elegant and true Venetian Home overlooking the Grand Canal.

In this small and comfortable 3 star hotel, set in the heart of the Old Town, you will be able to truly enjoy one of the most privileged and panoramic locations in Venice.

This family business will be delighted to ensure you a friendly and attentive service to make your holiday an experience to remember!

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and reservations. It would be our pleasure to answer any questions you may have.

Hotel Agli Alboretti

Situated in the elegant Dorsoduro “Sestriere” Agli Alboretti Hotel is a fine family hotel meticulously run by Mrs Anna Linguerri and helped by a dedicated staff some of whom have worked here for many years.

Pamper yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of an ancient Venetian house which is minutes from the Accademia Galleries, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge.

The position of the Hotel in Dorsoduro is also within easy reach of public transport for the City and the Islands.

Torcello Island

This island of Torcello used to be a flourishing centre and is the place from where the Venetian civilization originated (it is here that the inhabitants of Altino took refuge to escape the barbarian invasions), but only the monumental centre has, miraculously, survived. From the landing jetty, you can reach it through a street along which there are only few houses and some restaurants, besides the characteristic Ponte del diavolo, with no parapet.

You will thus reach a vast grassy area where, around the so called Throne of Attila (a stone chair probably used by tribunes when administering justice), gather St. Fosca, the cathedral, the Palazzo dell’archivio and the Palazzo del Consiglio. The church of St. Fosca in Torcello Island, with its typical round plan, features an impressive shapeliness, both inside and outside, but the main monument of the island is undoubtedly the cathedral of S. Maria Assunta. It was founded in 639 and rebuilt in the year 1000. It is a simple church with a basilical plan and a simple façade preceded by a narthex, the vestibule leaning on the façade typical of early Christian churches.

On the lawn behind the church is the Cappella di S. Marco where, according to tradition, the Evangelist’s body was kept for some time at the end of the journey from the Holy Land. Inside, note on the façade wall the wonderful Venetian-Byzantine mosaic depicting the Last Judgment. From the bottom upwards (not in a chronological order) note on the first stripe the Elect on the left and the Damned on the right; on the higher section The Preparation of the Last Judgement with Scenes of the Resurrection of the Bodies; Christ in Glory with the Virgin Mary and the Saints and, finally, Crucified Christ between his Mother and St. John.

Burano Island

TheBuranoisland, which used to be famous for the art of lace-making, is at the heart of the Laguna Nord and owes its incredible charm to the colours of its houses: light-blue, red, yellow, purple… each house is painted in a different colour. Walking through the small streets and fondamenta you will breath an authentic popular atmosphere: the front doors are often left open, a clear sign that everybody knows and trusts one another, and when temperatures turn mild, serene old ladies chat undisturbed as they mend sitting in the open air in front of their houses.

The making of lace with sewing needles started to develop on the island around the 16th century and was immediately supported by Venetian noblewomen. It then started declining until it was relaunched at the end of the 19th century, when a school and a workshop that are still operating were founded. As get off the landing jetty, wander through the narrow streets and fondamenta watching the numerous shop-windows where you can buy wonderful linen decorated with superb lace, but do stop at a confectioner’s or at a baker’s: Burano is also renowned for its biscuits (called indeed buranei).

By following the stream of people, you can easily reach the only square of the Burano island (strangely enoughquite a large one) dedicated to Baldassarre Galuppi, an 18th century composer from Murano. The square is overlooked by the church of S. Martino, the cathedral, with its typical façade with no portal (the entrance is on one side) and by the Museo del merletto (Lace museum).

Murano Island

Famous all over the world for the glass-making art, Murano Island owes its secular prosperity to a 1291 decree that ruled that all glass factories (where fires could easily be started thus jeopardizing Venetians’ homes) would have to be moved to this island. The Murano island, consisting of five main islets divided by a central canal known as Grand Canal, looks like Venice in miniature. The Canal is overlooked by noble palazzi that evoke the character of the island which soon became a holiday resort for the patricians of Venice. Unfortunately, little remains of the atmosphere that must have reigned in the past and Murano has been completely absorbed by the tourist industry. The narrow fondamenta are strewn with shops where you can buy glass souvenirs of any size, but if you are looking for something really original, we recommend that you go straight to the glass factories (most of them face the lagoon).

ITINERARY
To savour the atmosphere of the Murano island, get off the vaporetto at the first stop, Colonna, and walk along the Fondamenta dei vetrai. Shortly afterwards you will see, on your left, the church of S. Pietro Martire, rebuilt between the 15th and the 16th century. Inside, note a series of masterpieces from churches and convents suppressed by Napoleon (Our Lady of the Assumption and Saints, and the Virgin Mary with Christ Child, Enthroned, with Angels and Saints by Giovanni Bellini, and St. Jerome in the Desert by Paolo Veronese. Go straight and cross Ponte Vivarini on the Grand Canal. Turn right on the FondamentaCavour: Palazzo Giustinian hosts the Museo di Arte Vetraria (museum of the glass-making art) where wonderful Venetian glasses are exhibited in a chronological order, from the 2nd century b. C. to the present day. Today the Museum is further enriched by the collection from Museo Correr. The most valuable item is the Love cup known as Coppa dei BaroThe Islands vier, in deep-blue glass, with enamelled love scenes and portraits of the bride and groom. From the windows of the museum, note the original Palazzo Trevisan.

Not far from the museum, at the end of the Fondamenta, note the apse of a beautiful church, the cathedral of SS. Maria e Donato, an excellent example of Venetian-Byzantine art. The apse is surrounded by two orders of full-centre archlets on coupled columns enriched with beautiful capitals. Inside, the mosaic floor of 1140 is impressing (the date is reported on the third span of the nave): the figures of peacocks, eagles and all kinds of animals constitute a huge fantastic bestiary.

Southern Lagoon: Lido, Chioggia and Pellestrina

The Southern Lagoon, namely the ‘water park’ of Venice, is full of secrets that, for not a long time, everybody has been able to visit on boath.

This area, contained between the lagoon town and Chioggia, Lido island, Pellestrina Isle and the Riviera del Brenta, still nowadays represents a coffer of biodiversities and it is furrowed by some not-to-miss itineraries for the lovers of bird-watching but also for those who want to discover Venice in a very original way.

During the itinerary you can catch sight of the marks of man on strands and islets which have been inhabited since ancient times. Actually they were used as grounds for hunting and fishing activities, as well as for fish breeding and the military defence of Venice. Then, you can run into the ancient shelters for fishermen: the so-called ‘casoni’, such as the casone Millecampi, with its fishing balance, the casone of Valle Averto and the casone Prime Poste. Very educational particularly is the visit to Valle Zappa. Here man breeds sea bass, sea breams, eels and crabs, that will end up on the stalls of Rialto as well as the other fishing markets of the Veneto. In the Southern Lagoon there is a the secret casolare, which is little known even among the inhabitants of the lagoon isles: we are speaking of the refined Hunting Casone of Valle Zappa, built in 1925 with a style reminding us the one of northern Europe residences. It is a very unusual presence but which, despite its showy windows and the refined details, is wonderfully inserted into the landscape.

The Palladian Basilica of Vicenza

The Palladian Basilica of Vicenza, rebuilt in 1614 by Palladio is a public building in Piazza dei Signori, which was the hub of activities not only political (city council, court), but also economic. The double order of loggias of white stone from Piovene shows the elegance and solemnity of the building: the rise of the structures seems infinite, the play of light and shade is captivating. The first part of the building called of the Reason was built in the mid-fifteenth century by unifying the oldest buildings: the “Palatium Vetus” and “Palatium communis.”

At the end of the fifteenth century, it was decided to give a new face to the factory and create a covered area for the market that took place around it. The ambitious coverage resembling an overturned ship’s hull, covered with copper plates, partly raised by large arches, dates from the mid fifteenth century. The architect Tommaso Formenton designed the lodges, which were supposed to surround the building. The lodges were built and gave the building a new image, similar to the building having the same name in Padua. The improper construction of the new structures led to their collapse just two years after completion, presenting the problem of reconstruction. The resolution did not come very soon though great artists were interviewed, such as Sebastiano Serlio Michele Sanmicheli, and Giulio Romano.

Fifty years passed before was elected the draft of Andrea di Pietro, later known as the Palladium. Built in Gothic style, Palladio with its classical lodges solved the difficult static problems and with the use of serliana adopted a clever ploy to hide the different distances between the pillars acquired from the previous sites.

Vicenza: the city of Palladio

Vicenza is known as ‘Palladio’s town’ as he realized several monuments here and it is one of the most relevant art sites not only in the Veneto. Just thanks to the works by the great architect, the Unesco has included Vicenza in the list of the World Mankind’s Heritage and, as a matter of fact, it is the destination of cultural tourism with flows of people coming from all over Italy and from abroad too.

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Already known as ancient Vicetia during the Roman Age, the most ancient match about its name dates back to 135 B.C.

The epoch of the communes then witnessed the infighting between the Guelfs and the Ghibellines, with alternating outcomes, until Vicenza was conquered in 1311 by the Veronese Scaligeri rulers. This family rebuilt the city walls around a greater area as a protection against the invasion of the Visconti family, who, nonetheless, finally prevailed in the conquest of the town and they continued to rule the city until 1404. From 1404 to 1797 Vicenza put itself spontaneously under the protection of the Republic of Venice (as other towns of the Veneto and the Lombardia did) and it became part of the Serenissima Republic of the Veneto.

During the four centuries which followed, characterized by peace and wealth, arts reached exceptional levels and the town economy flourished.

The Sixteenth century is related to the great late Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, already previously mentioned, who bequeathed Vicenza and the whole world a unique architectural heritage. Among his main works, the Basilica Palladiana situated in the central Piazza dei Signori, the Olympic Theatre, Villa Capra, known as ‘The Rotonda’, placed just outside the urban area. The Palladian tradition was continued by Vincenzo Scamozzi and by other architects till the Eighteenth century.

In the Nineteenth century, after Napoleon’s fall, the town fell under Austrian dominion and later became part of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia and it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy in 1866. If during the First World War battles mostly took place just the province of Vicenza, the Second World War injured the town centre too, as it was severely damaged by the Allies’ air raids.

MONUMENTS

The Basilica Palladiana, rebuilt in 1614 by Palladio is a public building opening onto Piazza dei Signori, which represented the core of not only political activities (citizen Town Council, Court) but also economic ones.

Areas Archives - Venezia net (15)The double order of white, Piovene stone loggias offers elegance and solemnity: the ascent of the structure seems infinite, the tricks of light and shade are captivating. The first nucleus of the building known as the Palazzo della Ragione was constructed in the middle of the 15th century by joining two older buildings: the “Palatium Vetus” and the “Palatium Communis”. Then, at the end of the 15th century, it was decided to give this building a new aspect and create covered spaces for the markets that were held around it. The ambitious capsized keel-shaped covering made of copper plates, partly raised by large arches, dates back to the half of the Fifteenth century. The loggias which were to surround the building were planned by the architect, Tommaso Formenton. These were duly built and gave the palace a similar appearance to the one of the same name in Padua. But faulty construction led to their collapse only two years after completion, presenting the problem of rebuilding. Though many great artists were consulted, from Areas Archives - Venezia net (16)Sebastiano Serlio to Michele Sanmicheli and Giulio Romano, a solution was not quickly found – fifty years were to pass before the plans drawn up by Andrea della Gondola, later known as Palladio, were chosen. Built in a Gothic style, Palladio by his verging on classic style loggias solved the hard static problems and by his use of serlian windows he adopted an ingenious expedient in order to conceal the different distances between pillars inherited by previous work.

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PALAZZO CHIERICATI

Its construction was started in 1557 and it was ended in 1680 by Palladio. It was a private residence composed by a central body with two slightly behindhand symmetrical bays, endowed with two great loggias on the ‘noble floor’. The harmonious façade has got two superposed orders, which is a solution never used before for a town private residence, and decorated with statues. Located where in past times the rivers Bacchiglione and Retrone met, the architect placed the palace on an elevated position to protect it from frequent floods. From the half of 1500 to the first half of 1600 Chiericati Palace remained a majestic fragment (similar to the present Porto Palace in Castello Square) but half-finished at the fourth bay, just as proved by the Pianta Angelica and the note-books of travellers.

Only at the end of the Seventeenth century the palace was finished according to the rules of Palladio’s Four Books. There are different Palladian autographs testifying the developing of the plan, from an early solution where the portico juts out just in the middle of the façade (besides it is covered with a tympanum, as it will be for Villa Cornaro) till the current one. Its plant is determined by the narrow dimensions of the site: a central entrance with two apses next to two nuclei of three rooms having harmoniously joint together dimensions, each of them with a service spiral staircase and a monumental one next to the back loggia (another element which will be present in Pisani and Cornaro villas). In order to supply the building with magnificence, but also to protect it from frequent floods (and from the cattle which used to be sold in front of the palace during market days), Palladio placed it on a raised platform which, in the middle, displays a wide staircase clearly inherited by an ancient temple. The extraordinary novelty represented by Chiericati Palace among the existing Renaissance urban residences owes so much the Palladio’s ability to interpret the place where it was built; a wide open space on the borders of the town, near a river, that is a context giving the building an ambiguous look, namely a palace and a suburban villa at the same time: it is no coincidence that there are a lot of affinities with Villa Cornaro in Piombino and Villa Pisani in Montagnana.

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Olympic Academy

Founded in 1556, the Olympic Academy had to wait more than twenty years before succeeding in realizing a permanent theatre where performances could be held, as in the past they were staged on ephemeral wooden structures in the palaces courtyards or in the hall of the Palazzo della Ragione. Only in 1580, in fact, the Academy starts, on an area of the Isola, handed over by Vicenza town hall, the construction work of the theatre according to the plan of its academic Andrea Palladio. But in the August of the same year the architect died without seeing the end of the construction, carried out by his son Silla. After Palladio Vincenzo Scamozzi was entrusted with the development of the theatre and he added the stage as well as the scenery, which was set up for the inaugural performance in 1585 of the Sette Vie di Tebe, which was to become an integral part of the building. Some recent studies have shown that the original Palladian plan envisaged just one perspective developed in connection with the central entrance of the stage, whereas on the two side openings some painted backgrounds would have had to be placed.

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PIGAFETTA’S HOUSE

It was restored till it put on its present look in 1440. Inhabited by Antonio Pigafetta and modified in 1481, it is a rare example of florid Gothic, having queer decorative partitions, based on twisting subjects. The arabesque style side entrances have got three arches. The Renaissance portal is next to a writing hinting at the coat of arms of Pigafetta’s family.

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THE ROTONDA

On one of the hills surrounding Vicenza, you can see Villa Almerico Capra di Valmarana, known as the Rotonda. It is the most famous and imitated work realized by Andrea Palladio, whose artistic originality is slowly unveiled to the amazed eye of spectators in front of four perfectly identical facades. Villa Capra, known as the Rotonda, was ended in 1585 by Andrea Palladio and it is a villa with a central plant, built as a suburban residence for entertainment functions, but also as a quiet shelter for meditation and study. It is composed of a square building which is completely symmetric and which can be inscribed in a perfect circle. Each of the four facades was endowed with a forepart having a portico from where people got to the domed central hall. Also the decorations are enriched with formal elements which were to suggest a sacred meaning. Located on the roundish top of a small hill, in order to let every room get an equal sunlight, its plant was rounded for 45 degrees with respect to the cardinal points.

LEONI MONTANARI PALACE

Finished in 1678, it is a baroque residence built where the Leoni Montanari family already owned some buildings, including some rooms for the spinning of silk. The palace is decorated with some episodes of Greek and Roman mythology. In the Eighteenth century the building was modified according to a neo-classical style. It has got a remarkable picture gallery displaying some masterpieces of the art of the Veneto region as well as a collection of Russian icons.

THE MUSEUMS

MONTANARI PALACE GALLERY

It is a museum owned by Banca Intesa. The gallery is permanently located in the baroque residence of the Leoni Montanari family and supplies the public with two of the most relevant art collections in the Institute. On the noble floor, next to the hall for performances and concerts, the architectonic visiting path of the Eighteenth century rooms displaying exuberant decorations based on mythological subjects, has arranged a precious painting collection from the Veneto Region of the Eighteenth century, among which a remarkable corpus of paintings by Pietro Longhi, some urban views and architectonic ‘capricci’ by Canaletto, Luca Carlevarijs, Francesco Guardi.

On the upper floor of the palace, plunged in a rarefied and bated spiritual atmosphere, a careful selection of 130 Russian icons is displayed. They have been chosen among over four hundred paintings belonging to the collection owned by Banca Intesa. Such collection is regarded by critics as one of the most important in the West for its narrative themes, its chronological variety going from the thirteenth to the fourteenth centuries as well as for the presence of several masterpieces of other historical periods. Thanks to the wide range of regional schools which are there testified, besides works deriving from major cities such as Mosca, Novgorod, Vladimir, Tver’ and Pskov, this collection represents the various souls of Russian painting.

CIVIC MUSEUM

The museum is arranged inside Chiericati Palace, namely a marvelous building planned by Palladio for Girolamo Chiericati in 1551. the visiting path follows chronological standards and begins with a section devoted to sculpture and painting of 1300, where a polyptych by Paolo Veneziano stands out; then there is a section of 1400 with works by local artists and works from the school of Verona and Lombardia; the Sixteenth century is represented by some masterpieces by Paolo Veronese, Jacopo Tintoretto, Lorenzo Lotto and Jacopo da Bassano; the Seventeenth century includes some works by local artists such as Francesco Maffei and Giulio Carpioni, as well as ‘The ages of man’, that is a wonderful painting by Van Dyck and the ‘Madonna of velvets’ by Bruegel; the Eighteenth century preserves some paintings by Giambattista Piazzetta, Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, Rosa da Tivoli and many others.

In the end, in the northern aisle of the palace there is a contemporary art collection with works by Carrà, De Pisis, Guidi, Oppi, Tancredi and others. You cannot miss four maps of the world of the Seventeenth century, endowed with their original supports.

RISORGIMENTO and RESISTENZA MUSEUM – Historical Museum

SANTUARY OF MONTE BERICO MUSEUM – Art Museum

NATURE MUSEUM OF SANTA CORONA

SMALL MUSEUM OF COINS

HOW TO ARRIVE

BY PLANE

There are airports nearby, in Venice (60km) and Verona-Villafranca (60 km), Mialno –Linate (200 Km), Milano – Malpensa (260 Km).

a (Verona’s Valerio Catullo Airport).From these airports it is BY Vicenza has its own airport (Tommaso Dal Molin), which is currently operating for military purposes as well as for night and day civilian and trading routes. It deals with scheduled flights, executive, private, transport of valuables and goods, health, assistance and civil defence flights.

BY CAR

Vicenza is a hour away from Milan, one and a half hours from Bologna and 30 minutes from Venice and Verona.

There are three motorway junctions: two on the A4 Serenissima Brescia-Padua motorway (Vicenza East and Vicenza West) on the major route from Turin to Trieste.

The third one (Vicenza North) is the A31 Valdastico motorway exit, which connects Vicenza to the A4 motorway and to its province, in particular the North-Eastern areas such as Thiene, Schio, Asiago, Marostica,Bassano.

Veneto Villas – Nearby Vicenza

Villa Badoer Trissino Rigo in Cricoli

It is a villa designed by Palladio; in its Renaissance structure we can see some castellan tradition: the palace is in fact enclosed by four towers. Its façade has got a Renaissance aspect.

(It can be visited on request).

Villa Bertolo Valmarana called ‘at Dwarves’ in Vicenza

The nickname is due to the presence of several statues adorning the brick wall, which represents some dwarves. These statues were placed in 1700s on G.B. Tiepolo’s advice. The villa is composed of three buildings placed one behind the other inside a large Italian style garden; the first building is the real villa (1665-1670) behind which we find the barchessa (1736) used as guest-rooms; then there are the stables. (It can be visited on working days).

Villa Almerico Capra Valmarana called ‘ The Rotonda’in Vicenza

It was begun by Palladio and finished by Scamozzi probably between 1570 and 1580. Its structure is composed of a stone cube ending with a dome and enriched, on each side, by Ionic colonnades preceded by staircases. All the four sides are identical. It has got a symmetrical structure both outside and inside, with its central hall covered by a dome. An internal round terrace opens to the hall below the dome. (It can be visited against payment).

Veneto Villas – Marca Trevigiana

Villa Tamagnino Lattes in Istrana

It is one of the first works by the architect Giorgio Massari. The high central body is enclosed between two curved barchesse. (It can be visited).

Villa Marcello in Piombino Dese

It dates back to late 1500s and it was nearly completely adjusted in 1700s. It is a building with two barchesse placed perpendicularly; the whole structure forms a sort of ‘C’. (It can be visited by appointment).

Villa Cornaro Rushin Piombino Dese

It is an oeuvre by Palladio: an almost perfect cube whose two sides, the main ones, are enriched with a double-storey loggia with a tympanum on the top. (It can be visited on Saturdays afternoon).

Villa Rovero Avogadro Bonottoin San Zenone degli Ezzelini

The villa is placed in the centre of the village. It is an extremely scenographical building on three floors with a big central body connected with two lateral towers by means of arcades with loggias.

Villa Contarini Mocenigo in Asolo

It is a building of the sixteenth century and has got a lenghtened form. On its façade there are still some original frescoes by Lattanzio Gamabara from Brescia. On the southern side of the villa another building rose in the eighteenth century. It has got a Venetian-style façade. The two constructions were then linked by an underground tunnel. (It can be visited though at present it is under repair).

Villa Barbaro in Maser

It was designed about in 1560 by Palladio for Daniele and Marcantonio Barbaro. During the construction of this villa Palladio was extremely skilful in trasforming a former house:helinked it to the straight barchesse and hollowed out a nymphaeum on a side of the hill by means of a fish pond from which, thanks to an innovative hydraulic system,the water is carried to the service rooms and then reaches the gardens. Inside the villa contains some frescoes by Paolo Veronese. (It can be visited)

Villa Emo in Vedelago, Fanzolo

It was built by Palladio in 1560 for Leonardo Emo. At present this villa still belongs to Family Emo. It has got a central parallelepiped shaped body in which we find a high tetrastyle pronao following a Doric style. You can enter by means of a large staircase. (It can be visited).

Veneto Villas – Bacchiglione River

Villa Negri Cerone now Cogo in Bartesina

It is a building dating back to the first decade of 1700s and is characterized by a sixteenth century style. Its plan is square with a large pronao enclosed in the façade with columns. On the right, far from the house, there are a patrician chapel and the barchessa.

Villa Chiericati Ghislanzoni del Barco Curti in Bartesina

It is an eighteenth century villa with an irregular plant; the master’s house is placed at one end of the construction. (It can be visited by appointment).

Villa Gazzotti Marcello Curti in Bertesina

It is a building designed by Palladio in advanced degradation. The villa, which has got a very plain structure, has got a central loggia composed of three arcades. (It can be visited by appointment. At present it is closed for repairs).

Villa Thienein Quinto Vicentino

Palladio took inspiration from the Roman spas for the construction of such palace which, anyway, was not terminated. (It can be visited by appointment).

Villa Contarini Cameriniin Piazzola sul Brenta

The construction of this villa began in 1546 and it is attributed, at least in the beginning, to Palladio. Between 1671 and 1676 Marco Contarini added two sides ending with a balustrade adorned with statues. Of the same period are the Baroque-style decorations placed on the palladian façade and the wide colonnades which at present form the main square of the village. In 1700s an oratory was added. (It can be visited by appointment).

Villa Ferramosca Beggiato inGrisignano di Zocco,Barbano

It is an oeuvre by Giandomenico Scamozzi who took inspiration from Palladio and dates back to 1568.

Villa Grimani Marcello Soriniin Montegalda

It is a real castle dating back to the end of the twelfth century. It was used barracks up to the seventeenth century. Between 1600s and 1700s it was tranformed into a patrician residence. (It can be visited opon request: Via Castello 21, 36047 Montegalda, VI)

Villa Conti Campagnolo called ‘La Deliziosa’in Montegaldella

It was altered about in 1850s and its first building dates back to 1622. This villa is famous for its refined sculptures and wrought iron works.

Villa Trento Carliin Costozza di Longare

It is an impressive seventeenth century building placed on sloping hill; it contains a construction of 1400s. (Only the garden and the central hall can be visited).

Villa da Schioin Costozza di Longare

It is composed of three distinct buildings placed on different levels on a sloping hill. In the lower part there is Ca’ Molina; slightly on an upper level there is the villa Da Schio; on a bit higher position we find a construction called Cave of Marinali.

Villa Godi now Piovene Porto Godiin Grumolo delle Abbadesse, Sarmego

It is a typical construction which characterizes the villas of the province of Vicenza: the barchesse in a ‘L’ shape surrounding a courtyard and the villa placed at one end of ‘L’. This building probably dates back to the last years of 1500s.

Villa Da Porto Rigo in Grumolo delle Abbadesse, Vancimuglio

It follows the plan of one of Palladio’s collaborators, namely Domenico Groppino.

Veneto Villas – Riviera del Brenta

Villa Widmann Foscari called the Malcontenta in Malcontenta

The name of this villa and of its place probably derives from the discontent of the inhabitants who lived there and continually saw their lands flooded because of the cutting of Brenta made by the Paduan people, or mayby from an ancient legend dealing with the wife of a Foscari, who had been confined in the villa in order to expiate her marriage unfaithfulness. The villa was built by Palladio about in 1560 on behalf of Nicolò and Alvise Foscari and it is considered one of the jewels of late Venetian Baroque. Palladio himself describes it in his ‘Four books on architecture’ and it represents a particularly valuable oeuvre of the artist and architect. The villa was widely enlarged, till it reached the current form only in the middle of the eighteenth century when family Widmann, after buying the building, adjusted it following the French rococo trend which at that time was very popular.

The central body acquired, then, a new aspect, as it became a pleasant residence for entertainements and parties, during which playing was added to music, food and dancing. The central hall was embellished by two artists who were much contended in Venetian surroundings, such as Giuseppe Angeli (1712-1798) who was a follower of Giambattista Piazzetta, and Gerolamo Mengozzi Colonna, an extraordinary painter who was the favourite collaborator of Tiepolo.

The Barchesse of Villa Valmarana in Malcontenta

The whole body of the villa was built in 1600s by the Valmarana and at its ends two structures in L shape were built: they both are characterized by a stately adorned frieze and an impressive colonnade. The building was taken over by the colonies in 1800s and they tranformed the left side barchessa into a farmhouse the one on the right into a tavern, while the villa was destroyed in 1890 in order not to pay the taxes on luxury houses. The guest-quarters, that is the only part open to tourists, represent the most interesting part as, in fact, still nowadays, they contain the original furniture and they are richly painted in fresco by Michelangelo Schiavoni (1712-1772) called the Chiozzotto.

The frescoes which, in 1908 had been covered with lime in order to use the barchessa as a warehouse-stable and tavern, were recovered in 1962 thanks to the sculptor Luciano Minguzzi who, at that time, was the owner of the villa. On the ceiling of the central hall, inside a sky by Tiepolo we can find a representation of the Glory of family Valmarana; placed in an original context, among jests and rural work the figures of Diana, Marte , Apollo and Minerva are represented together with page-boys, noblewomen and common people who, magically coming out from the walls, watch the spectators from an imaginary balustrade. The lateral rooms contain the representation of liberal arts and landscapes pictured with a light and shade style.

Villa Pisani in Stra

It is an impressive and stately building and it can be regarded, with no doubt, as the queen of the villa of the riviera.

Villa Pisani represents the apex of the eighteenth century architecture in which the luxury of Baroque goes together with the harmony of Classicism like the sumptuous European royal palaces such as Versailles or Caserta. Thebuilding of the central body began in 1720 following the project by Gerolamo Frigimelica and to order of the noblemen Alvise and Almorò Pisani. When Frigimelica died, the task of erecting the great edifice was given to Francesco Maria Preti, a young architect whom we owe the present aspect of the villa. The inside of many of its 114 rooms, where there is still the original furniture, is richly adorned with statues, frescoes made by the greatest artists of the period such as Fabio Canal, Jacopo Guarana, Jacopo Amigoni, Andrea Urbani, Andrea Brustolon, Andrea Celesti, Gaspare Diziani and many others. The name standing out among the others is that of Gian Battista Tiepolo who, in the dance room, between 1760 and 1762, realized, with his irreplaceable collaborator Giovanni Mengozzi Colonna, one of the masterpieces of the Venetian eighteenth century that is the Glory of family Pisani. The huge park represents an autonomous world characterized by sculptured elements and several evocative constructions: the coffe-house, the esedra, the archaeological small hill, the ice-house, the lemon-tree garden and the stables which symmetrically double the central body. During its long story the villa has given hospitality to very known historical characters, from Napoleon, who became the owner in 1807, to Mussolini and Hitler who met here for the first time in 1934. It is here that Gabriele D’Annunzio found inspiration for the maze scene described in his novel ‘The Fire’.

Veneto Villas – Lower Padova

Villa Loredan in Sant’Urbano

It is a building following the plan of the Venetian medieval house; a mansory smooth cube which is decorated only with frescoes and openings. The interior of the noble floor is adorned with some
frescoes; they are paintings following the Veronese school and they represent some scenes of the ‘ Metamorphosis’ by Ovidio. (It can be visited on reservation)

Villa Contarini del Principein Este

It was built in 1500s by Vincenzo Scamozzi for the family Contarini. Its structure is composed of a square with a Greek cross in it, close to which there is a rectangular body. (It can be visited on request)

Villa Ca’ Pesaro in Este

It is a sumptuous Baroque style building with a central body on three floors. It was left unfinished by Longhena and terminated in 1730 by Antonio Gaspari. At present the religious building is used as a place for teaching.

Villa Pisani called ‘The Palace’in Montagnana, Borgo San Zeno

It was designed by Andrea Palladio and erected between 1553 and 1555 for Francesco Pisani.

It is a typical town building composed of a compact block and enrichedby a double loggia with a tympanum. It is unfinished as, according to the design, the lateral sides are lacking. (It can be visited except for the inside)

Villa Dolfin Marchiori in Lendinara

Rather than a villa it is a town building as it rises in the centre of the village. It has got a great central loggia preceded by a balcony.

Veneto Villas – Upper Brenta (Vicenza)

Villa Valmarana Rossi in Bolzano Vicentino, Lisiera

This villa was designed by Palladio and rises on the ruins of a former building. The whole structure is very different from Palladio’s designs except for the arcade with Ionic columns. (It can be visited)

Villa Sesso Schiavo Narbone in Sandrigo

It was built in the 1500s and has got a regular lenghtwise plan. A Doric colonnade opens onto four rooms painted in fresco; the central body is currently used as a residence. Opposite the courtyard there is the barchessa following the same Doric colonnade. (It can be visited by appontment).

Villa Angaran delle Stelle Cattaneoin Mason Vicentino

It is a refined representation of the eighteenth century in Vicenza. This villa appears rather bare on three sides while the fourth one is enriched with Ionic pilaster strips and statues on its top.

Villa Rezzonico Gaspariniin Bassano Del Grappa

It was built by family Rezzonico following a design which traces the model of a medieval castle: four square towers surround the central body. The barchesse and the patrician chapel placed in a large park are of late Baroque-style.

Villa Giusti del Giardiniin Bassano Del Grappa

It was the seventeenth century residence of family Zimbelli. In the 1700s two lateral arcades were added to the villa; at the beginning of 1900s behind the building a pronao with enormous Ionic columns supporting two balconies was built. (It cannot be visited inside)

Villa Gradenigo now Michiel Bianchiin Bassano Del Grappa

It is a building of late seventeenth century by the architect Domenico Margotti, maybe following the project of Baldassarre Longhena. The plan of the whole edifice has got a U shape containing two barchesse with a Doric portico. Inside the barchesse there is a patrician chapel.

Villa Negri Da Porto Piovenein Mussolente

It was erected in 1763 by the architect Antonio Gaidon. An impressive staircase leads to the villa: a master’s house on three floors close to two lateral arcades. The attics are adorned with several statues. (It can be visited only by groups and by appointment)

Villa Cortellotto Comelloin Rossano Veneto, Mottinello Nuovo

It was built in 1500s and renewed in the eighteenth century. It was an enormous self-sufficient edifice: the actual villa, the barchessa, an area with the houses of the members of the staff, a spinning-mill and a mill. All that was all around a square. (It can be visited outside).

Villa Dolfin Boldù in Rosà, Ca’ Dolfin

It is a large dimensions edifice which surrounds a closed courtyard. Inside there is a very interesting play room containing some rare Baroque-style realizations such as: a roundabout, a machine for perpetual motion and some animated metal pictures.

Villa Morosini Cappelloin Cartigliano

It represents an original structure of the second half of the sixteenth century: a rectangular central body which is arranged on two floors, completely surrounded by a Ionic colonnade placed on a portico with enclosed arches. (It can be visited by appointment).

Veneto Villas – Lower Sile

Villa Albrizzi Franchettiin Preganziol, San Trovaso

This villa became famous also because it welcomed some renowned characters such as Foscolo, Byron, Pindemonte and Canova. It represents the inland transposition of the concept of lagoon middle-class house: a cube having just a tympanum; the two barchesse have, on the contrary, palladian features. (It can be visited only outside).

Villa Corner Gabbianelli in Casale sul Sile

It is a fifteenth century construction wanted by Cristina Cornaro. The ground floor has got a colonnade with five arcades; on the whole it is a rather plain building.

Villa Giustinian Ciani Bassettiin Roncade

This villa rises inside an enclosure supplied with square towers on the corners while the towers at the entrance are round. The central building has got two small towers rising on the roof. Though this place is defined a ‘castle’ actually it is a refined residence built about in 1520 for family Giustinian. The building is endowed with two barchesse with an arcade which slightly differ from the central body. (It can be visited by request).

Veneto Villas – Monti Berici

Villa Barbarico Rezzonico in Noventa Vicentina

This Villa was built by an unknown architect of Venetian school in the last decades of the Sixteenth century. The impressive mass on four floors opens on the first floor with a long colonnade; the upper floors are, on the contrary, shut up with high and narrow windows. Two steep flights of steps are close to a stately colonnade and lead to an interior endowed with paintings in fresco by Antonio Foler, Antonio Vassillacchi and Alessio Maganza, celebrating the deeds of the Barbarigo family.

(Today the building is used as a centre for municipal offices and it can be visited)

Villa Valmarana Morosiniin Altavilla Vicentina

It was built in 1724 by architect Francesco Muttoni. The building, which can be easily seen from the park, is arranged on lowering sectors: a high central body, two smaller wings and then an hemicycle barchessa (a long lateral arcade). The upper parts are enriched with eightennth century statues. The main hall is richly adorned with paintings in fresco by Pasqualotto. Now the villa is the seat of the University Association for business Administration studies of the University of Padova.

(Generally it cannot be visited, anyway, if asked, C.U.O.A. usuallyallows tourists to enter)

Villa Cordellina Lombardi in Montecchio Maggiore

It was built between 1735 and 1760 by Giorgio Massari. Its wonderful interior has its strong point in the series of paintings in fresco of the main hall: they are by G.B. Tiepolo. Its scenographical French-style park has got a front area (flower-beds and cedar gardens) and a rear one (courtyard, lawn with a fountain).

(It can be visited on pay admission)

Villa Da Porto Zordan called ‘La Favorita’in Sarego, Ponticello

The building is situated on a small hill which names such place and from where you can enjoy a marvellous view of the surrounding country. It was built by Francesco Muttoni between 1714 and 1715.

Villa Pisani Ferri called ‘La Rocca Pisana’in Lonigo

The building, probably erected on the foundations of an ancient castle, enjoys a very wide view. The project, dated 1576, is by Vincenzo Scamozzi who recovered with more manneristic outlines, the structure planned by Palladio for ‘The Rotonda’. The façade is characterized by a large flight of steps giving on a central enclosed colonnade with Ionic columns.

(It can be visited by appointment)

Villa Pisani Mistrotigo De Lazarain Lonigo

This country house was built by Palladio for the three brothers Pisani – Vittore, Marco and Daniele. It is one of the first works of this architect. The impressive mass is not finished; in fact it completely lacks the colonnade courtyard which had to be placed before the house. Some time ago the building was endowed with very wide barchesse which were so large that they could contain in their embrace, the whole St. Mark Square, as proudly the Pisani used to say. Today only the western side of such additional elements are existent, as they were ravaged by a fire in 1806 and by a violent air raid in 1945.

Villa Querini Stampalia now Baldisserottoin Pressana

Its foundation can be dated back to the second half of the fifteenth century; the actual building contains also some specific elements of medieval castles such as the battlements which adorn the master’s residence.

Villa Poiana now Betteroin Pojana Maggiore

It was erected between 1550 and 1563 for Bonifacio Poiana, an influential member of the Town Council.

It is an atypical building by Palladio: here the traditional loggia is replaced by a façade with a tympanum in which there is a sort of arched frieze on pillars; such frieze is adorned with five round holes enclosed between two frames, representing an ideal extension of the pillars. (It can be visited)

Villa Saraceno Lombardiin Agugliaro

The central building, designed by Palladio, had to be placed close to two barchesse with a colonnade.

(It can be visited only outside by appointment)

Villa Fracanzan now PiovenePorto Godiin Orgiano

The villa rises on the boundary of the inhabitated area dominated by its mass. It was built in the early years of the eighteenth century, on the foundations of a previous building, by an unknown architect. (It can be visited by appointment)

Villa Dolfin in San Germano dei Berici, in Campolongo

It is a complex building born between the sixteenth and the seventeenth century, on the foundations od an ancient castle. This villa is not in good conditions but on the whole it has kept a great charm.

Villas of the Veneto – Lower Padua and the Colli Euganei

Villa Roberti Bozzolato called ‘the Palace’in Brugine

The building has got a lenghtened rectangular plan with an entrance loggia enclosed in one of the short sides. In the centre there is a narrow and long hall dividing the villa into two sectors.

Villa Garzoni Carraretto in Pontecasale

It was built by Jacopo Sansovino. The villa is reminiscent of the Venetian works by Sansovino. It is a construction arranged in ‘U’ shape containing an original hanging courtyard which is delimited at its ends by a colonnade supporting some statues. You can enter from the lawn through a slight flight of steps to reach the front façade.

(It can be visited by appointment)

Villa Widmann Borlettiin Bagnoli di Sopra

The long edifice was a monastery which in 1600s was transformed into the country residence following the project of Baldassarre Longhena. (Only the gardens can be visited)

Villa Contarini Maldura Emoin Monselice

It is a small but refined construction of palladian inspiration dating back to 1588. The villa rises on a nearly perfectly cubic block and has got a four slopes roof and plain rectangular windows. On the façade there is a tetrastyle pronao supporting a massive tympanum.

(It can be visited by request).

Villa Selvatico Emo Capodilistain Battaglia Terme

Due to its extravagant shape it has become the symbol of the Baroque age as far as villas are concerned. The effect deriving from that is the idea that it is a villa enclosed in a castle owing to the fact that it has got four embattled towers at the corners of the construction. (It can be visited only on reservation)

The Catajo in Battaglia Terme

An impressive and austere mass adorned with battlements, it was built towards 1570 for the family Obizzi. (It can be visited on Sundays)

Villa dei Vescovi now Olcesein Torreglia, Luvigliano

This villa for the bishops of Padua was begun in 1474 and ordered by Bartolomeo Bon. It is a stately construction erected on an artificial embankment which allows people to dominate the surrounding area. (It can be visited).

Villa Emo Capodilista in Selvazzano

It was built in late 1500s by Dario Varotari for the family Emo: its significant elements are the sixteenth century frescoes and the architectural pieces dating back to 1700s.

Veneto Villas

Venezia.net has made a detailed research on the most important villas in Venice and the Veneto surroundings. We have grouped Veneto Villas according to some itineraries (you can see the table on the right) and have briefly described them, proposing also two reference maps showing the tourist journeys. The great season of the villas of the Veneto lasted good four centuries, from the half of the fifteenth century to the half of the nineteenth century.

Structure of the Villa

The hinge – physical and conceptual – of the house was always the large central hall of the noble floor. That was the ‘stage’ of family life, where friends and visitors were welcomed, where people could enjoy concerts and theatre. Here the family represented itself by showing taste and wealth. So that was the largest and the richest room in the house, usually placed in the centre of the master’s house (and often on two floors), it was painted in fresco by well known painters and furnished with the best furniture. In comparison with it the other rooms were much less important.

People wanted large, rich and well decorated rooms, endowed with a beautiful and wide view on the surrounding park too. Their arrangement was generally uncomfortable because of the symmetrical plant of the building giving rise to symmetrically arranged rooms.

On the lower floor (or basement if there was one) there were the kitchens and the other service rooms. The toilet (or what was taken as that) was obtained on the hidden corners.

Some other structures

Near the house, intended for the master’s residence, there were the buildings of the farm, which was always present with the residences closer to towns, that were apparently intended only for mere holidays. And here Veneto worked out a particular invention which deeply characterized the country houses of this region: the ‘barchessa’, namely a compact structure generally prolonged, where people could put together all their rustic exigencies. It was an innovation of prime importance as it could give an architectonic and aulic shape todemands which had been so far considered unworthy of that honour; on the contrary they needed to be concealed. That supplied the villa in Veneto, usually composed of the union of the master’s house and the barchessa, with an identity resulting completely different from that one peculiar of other regions.

The garden

On the back of the house there was the ‘brolo’, namely the garden: it was the most important among all the attractive features forthe Venetians who spent their lives in town, shut up in the stones of their houses and the sea waves, with not many opportunities of admiring open and boundless green areas.

Architecture

The creation of an architectural casing typical of the villa, not deriving from building standards, appeared in the sixteenth century thanks to the brilliant idea of Palladio. He gave shape to the ‘loggia’, namely the idea of placing a colonnade opening the rooms on the outside, before the central part of the house, in connection with the main hall.

The era of the villas did not end simply with the construction of wonderful buildings. The Villas marked the beginning of land reclamation and agricultural centres as well as of new canals and roads. Their extraordinary architectural structure encouraged and brought about an intense flourishing of all decorative arts related to architecture: sculpture and painting, ornaments painted in fresco and cabinet making, garden art and regulations of water necessary to fountains, fish-ponds and small lakes.

Abbey of Praglia

Considered one of the oldest abbeys in Veneto, Praglia Abbey was built between the eleventh and twelfth century, over a large expanse of meadows, from which it derived, in fact, his name. Between the fifteenth and sixteenth century, the church and the monastery took the current monumental form and was accomplished the work of pictorial embellishment. At the end of the Venetian Republic had to suffer the Napoleonic invasions, accusing many tampering to its artistic properties and ending abolished in 1810. The monastic community finally took possession of the Abbey in 1904, after buying at auction a part of the old complex. From Praglia had left the communities that restored the monasteries of Santa Giustina and San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.

The monumental complex of the Abbey of Praglia remained intact and deserves a thorough visit to the numerous cloisters (there are 4), the Monumental Refectory containing the great Crucifixion of B.Montagna, and the Chapter House. The vastness of the building (approximately 13,000 square meters of covered area), the harmonic balance and rationality of the four cloisters articulating the space, the architectural style that combine happily the late Gothic and the incipient Renaissance, make Abbey of Praglia a remarkable monument of art.

Today Praglia Abbey is an important centre of spirituality and culture, home of a National Library, a prestigious laboratory of restoration of old books, a convention centre, a guest house, a delicious herbalist’s shop and a sale of several products produced by the monks.

OPENING HOURS AND TOURS:

Sunday and Public Holidays: Hours : 14.30; 15.00; 15.30; 16.00; 16,30

Summer timetable: 15.30; 16.00; 16.30; 17.00; 17,30

Weekdays: 14.30; 15:10; 15.50; 16,30

Summer timetable: 15.30; 16.10; 16.50; 17,30

The tours are led by a monk, you do not need any reservation, both for individual users and for groups, free offer.

Euganean Hills Regional Park

The Euganean Hills, occupying the south western part of the province of Padua, immediately north of the towns of Este and Monselice, appear as a green oasis that breaks the monotony of the flat Veneto plains.

With the Regional Law n°38 of the 10th of October 1989 the area has become a Regional Park which stretches over 18.000 hectares and which includes 15 municipalities with a population of about 44.000 inhabitants.

The Euganean Hills Regional Park has the duty to protect the naturalistic, historical and environmental characters of the area of the Euganean Hills and to promote, also with technical and financial supports, the traditional activities and those compatible with the environmental and historical protection requirements.

As well as having a clear natural value there are many historical and cultural elements in the ancient villages, villas, gardens and monasteries that you will find by visiting the Euganian Hills National Park.

The ancient volcanic origin of the Euganean Hills has produced a singular landscape where steep volcanic cones alternate with undulating limestone ridges. Climatic variations linked to the morphology allow life to typical Mediterranean plants, such as arbutus, heather, oak, prickly pear and alpine species such as beech, cranberry and the beautiful Turk’s cap lily. The poetry of the landscape fascinated Francesco Petrarca in the fourteenth century, that elected this places as its own dwelling (in particular the amazing Borgo di Arquà Petrarca which owes its name to the famous poet) in the last years of his life.

From every location unravel wonderful hiking trails available for everyone. The gradients are never high, and roads, dirt roads and trails lead to places of outstanding beauty.

Visit the ancient Abbey of Praglia.

Trattoria Pizzeria Da Mamo

Traditional and historical Venetian cuisine and Traditional Italian cuisine loyal to our heritage…
Excellent value for money in the heart of Venice.
In the heart of old Venice, just a stone’s throw from the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square… in Calle dei Stagneri nr. 5251 near Campo San Bartolomio.
By candlelight with the Original Bucentaur Lamps Gino and Alessandro, Attilio and the chef Davide, in a late 19th century Venetian room welcome you to an atmosphere offering warm cordiality, affability and typical Venetian character.

OPENING TIMES

EVERY DAY
from 12 pm to 3 pm
and
from 7 pm to midnight

Graspo de Ua

Nesiled among Venice’s streets, just a short walk from the Rialto Bridge, Graspodeua Restaurant offers typical Venetian specialities, as well as italian and international dishes. The cuisine finds a harmonious balance between the freshest fish (John Dory, King Prawns, Prowns) and meat (the classic Venetian Liver, as well as Chateaubriand) all accompanied by seasonal vegetables. The pasta and rice dishes express the delicateness of traditional Venetian cuisine in a triumph of flavours, colours and culinary inspiration. Particular care and attention is reserved for the delicious desserts and the creativity of the small pastries.

THE ROOMS
The restaurant’s rooms and in particular the legendary room that is built from part of the Curia, are the ideal location for organising ‘your ceremony’ in Venice: the menu is created according to your taste, taking into account preferences and ingredients. Our restaurant is the ideal ambience for organising luncheons and banquets, buffets and parties in Venice. Set an exclusive, fascinating atmosphere, the Graspodeua Reataurant will make your spacial events unforgettable.

THE MENU
Today, “Graspodeua” is one of Venice’s finest restaurants but its origins date back to the early 1800s as a meeting place for residents and workers in the area. The restaurant is located in a placeful area of Venice very near to the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. It is made up of two rooms and a bar where you can still today enjoy a glass of wine or an aperitif. There is no standard fish menu but rather one of typical Venetian specialities and selected meats, as well as days that are dedicated entirely to selected italian or international specialities. The catering opprtunities of the Graspodeua Restaurant are as unique as the city that surrounds it.

Antica Birraria La Corte

Birraria La Corte is rediscovered and brought to light in Campo S. Polo,” one news reporter wrote about our restaurant as its history goes back centuries: in the 16th century it was used to house the bulls participating in the world-famous events held in Campo San Polo and St. Mark’s Square . In the 19th century, during the Austrian dominion, it was used as a beer factory and remained so even after the Mauria brothers who continued the activities until the Fascist period took over. World War II was a fatal blow to the “Birraria” which remained closed until 1998, when we decided to renovate it as an avant-garde restaurant. The restoration of the place, in respecting the structure’s originality, preferred the use of modern materials such as steel and zinc plates, perfectly combined with other more traditional materials such as wood and copper. The result is an ambience with just a hint of New York city-life which has merged by now with Venetian tradition.

The average price for a meal composed of:
a pizza, a drink, with service and cover charge included is around 13,00 euros.
The average price for a meal composed of:
a first course, a main course, a side dish, a drink with service and cover charge included
is around 25,00 euros.

Osteria Bea Vita

The restaurant is situated a stone’s throw away from the historic Jewish Ghetto, about ten minutes walk from the train station (Venezia S. Lucia), in an area that retains the traditional atmosphere associated with this beautiful city.
The restaurant decor is Italian Rustie in style, a warm and cosy atmosphere in which to enjoy expertly prepared Venetian cuisine, with special attention given to flavour and presentation.
We revise and update our menu every 20 days to guarantee our customers ingredients of the highest quality, our selection being influenced by what is ‘in season’ at different times of the year. We buy our products every day from the renowned Rialto Market, which stocks a wide range of delicacies found only in the Veneto region; this allows us to test the freshness and quality of each ingredient prior to cooking. Every Pasta and Dessert is rigorously prepared in the restaurant from scratch.
At midday we also offer a Menu Turistico which comprises three 1st courses, three 2nd courses and two side dishes a person. This menu changes every few days but always remains at a welcoming price.
The restaurant seats up to 30 people in an air-conditioned dining-room, and if required we can cater for group bookings (subject to reservation). During the summer there is canalside outdoor seating for a further 20 people, an ideal place to savour the unique experience that is dining al fresco in Venice.

Terrazza Danieli Venice

Just steps from St. Mark’s Square, on Palazzo Danieli Excelsior’s top floor, the newly restyled Restaurant Terrazza Danieli awakens the senses with Executive Chef Dario Parascandolo’s culinary creations.

An endless variety of temptations, from classic Venetian proposals to tastings of the Mediterranean and the exotic Far East transports patrons back in time, wedding the rich history of the Serenissima with the magnificent views of the Venice lagoon, the island of San Giorgio, and romantic sunsets over the Grand Canal as it flows into Saint Mark’s Basin.

Outdoor seating is available from May until October (weather permitting).

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli, is located inside five-starHotel Danielion Riva degli Schiavoni. Open to both hotel guests and non, Restaurant Terrazza Danieli may easily be reached on foot from St. Mark’s Square, or by vaporetto, boat stop San Zaccaria. Our à la carte restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Advance reservations recommended. For information and reservations:restaurant.danieli@starwoodhotels.comor call (+39) 041 522 6480

Ristorante alla Conchiglia

Only 3 minutes far from the historic centre of Venice, the restaurant “Alla Conchiglia” offers a pleasant ambient inside, comfortable and elegant. Outside there is a terrace beside a tipical venice “canale”, where in the summer is not rare to listen to serenade in gondola tasting tipical local dishes.

The average price for a fish based menù is: 50,00 ~ 70,00 € Wine included.

We accept credit cards.

Legrenzi Rooms

Legrenzi Rooms was created from the restoration of the late 19th century Corte Legrenzi building located in the beating heart of Mestre.
Situated next to what will be Europe’s first Museum of the 20th century, the building’s structure has been improved by enhancing original architectonic details and applying an essential, North European style. The modern Rooms for Rent hosts numerous masterpieces of international design (Eames, Jacobsen, Colombo, Castiglioni, Starck, Magistretti, etc.), and offers eight residential units, some equipped with separate living areas (in addition to the bedroom) and direct access to the kitchen or breakfast room.

Legrenzi Rooms is not just the ideal place for a business trip, but a perfect combination of comfort and refined style to accomdate the most evolved and demanding tourist only a few kilometres from Venice.

Hotel Altieri

Its professional reception, charming rooms enhanced by modern comforts, and impeccable services, rank Hotel Altieri among the best 3 star hotels in Mestre. Upon their arrival, guests may park for free in the hotel’s spacious parking lot, or use Hotel Altieri’s free transfer service to “Marco Polo” Venice airport: the reception open 24 hrs, guarantees a warm welcome at any time of the day or night.

The Bar (24 hrs), hall, TV room, and breakfast room with its continental buffet catering to the schedules of the hotel’s international clientele, make up the spacious and pleasant common areas of the hotel, ideal for a relaxing moment during both tourist and business trips to Venice or Mestre. The hotel’s guests may also take advantage of its agreement with the Hotel Ducale restaurant, enjoying traditional Venetian dishes and classical Italian cuisine only 200 yards from Hotel Altieri.

Hotel Kappa

Comfort and simplicity are the perfect synonyms for our hotel, which is in the centre of Venice Mestre, the ideal place for people who want to get to Venice quickly and have a warm welcome in a family-run establishment.

We have been in the business for a long time and know that hospitality is essential if we are to keep you as returning guests.

When you arrive at our hotel, then, we shall be very happy to give you all the information you want. If you come by car you will find plenty of room to park near the hotel, or, by paying a small supplement, you can leave your vehicle in our secure car park (we recommend you reserve a space). You will be free to get to Venice in the most convenient way, using public transport: there is a bus stop right in front of the hotel, with services every ten minutes in the daytime to take you to Venice in 15-20 minutes.

Don’t worry if you stay in Venice until the small hours as there are buses to take you back to the hotel until late at night, and our staff are here to receive you at any time. On the next day, you can go on with your holiday after the buffet breakfast which is always included in the room price. If you like good fish meals, there is a wide choice of eating places near the hotel, from typical Venetian restaurants to simple pizzerie. All types of credit card are welcome.

Hotel Antico Moro

Built on the structure of an ancient 1700’s century palace, originally owned by the noble Foscari’s family, after an accurate and careful restyling work made by the constructions company owned by the Trevisanato family that actually also manages the hotel, this building has become the actual Antico Moro Hotel.

The architectural structure of Antico Moro Hotel has been completely restored, maintaining at the same time the original characteristics, such as the trusses and the wooden beam-floors, the dark externals of green lacquered wood, the outside colors with the characteristic venetian red combined with an intense yellow.
At the same time, the guest can expect all the comforts and facilities actually required by the best “ hotellerie “ standards.

In addition, there is also a well-known restaurant-pizzeria called “Sotto Il Segno“, that serves typical meat and fish dishes, available for our guests with special prices, right beside the hotel.
All this contributes to keep the ancient quiet and comfortable atmosphere unvaried. The staff hired and managed personally by the ownership (the Tonetto family) offers a high standard of hospitality and courtesy that will make your stay even more enjoyable.

Residence Castello 5280

In the heart of Venice, a stone’s throw from Piazza San Marco, the only real town square, is the Residenza Castle 5280. It consists of five elegant and comfortable apartments, completely renovated and offers its guests the warmth of a home for them to live a holiday in unique and unrepeatable enchanting Venice. The apartments are spacious and quiet with services, satellite TV, telephone, safe, link to the PC, air conditioning and kitchen completely attezzata.

The 5280 Castle residence is located in the heart of the city, right in the middle of the best shops, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, art galleries and all meeting points for visiting the city. Piazza San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale, the Bridge of Sighs, the Gallerie dell’Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim, the Rialto Bridge and the zone of the fish market, are just some of the wonders of Venice reach with a pleasant walk along the streets in the city.

The residence can be easily reached from the railway station and car parks using public transport: Boat No. 82 or water taxi. From Marco Polo with the shuttle service “Alilaguna” and by water taxi in about 45 minutes.

Residence Palazzo Odoni

Palazzo Odoni Residence offers its guests a unique experience both for those that have already visited Venice, or for those visiting for the first time.

Every apartment is a microcosm of elegance and luxury; from the Murano chandeliers, the rich curtains, the refined furniture of the XIX century, until Jacuzzi’s in every apartment; everything has been enriched and carefully perfected in all details in order to make the glitz of the past live again in our modern time.

The overlooking Gaffaro Canal apartments, not only offer an amazing view, but they also give you the magic atmosphere of the passing gondolas and the echo of the typical Venetian serenade sung by the gondoliers

The privileged position of Palazzo Odoni offers every apartment silence and peacefulness which will give a greater pleasure to your holiday.

In every apartment:
– Small kitchen with eletric hotplate, microwave, tableware and cookers
– Authonomous air conditioning and heating system
– Adsl internet wi-fi connection for unlimited and free use
– SatelliteLCD TV
– Bathroom wih Jacuzzi bathtub, hairdryer and international plug for razors

Common area facilities:
– 24 hours reception service
– Daily and final cleaning included in the price
– Upon request free cradle and child bed
– Pets are welcome

Alloggi Alla Rivetta

In the historic centre of Venice, located in the district of San Marco, 5 minutes from the famous Piazza San Marco is an excellent solution for those who want quality hospitality autonomy and independence and to feel really a “Citizen Veneziano.”

Loft of about 80 square meters. located on a main artery in Venice, the Strada Nuova, in the characteristic the Cannaregio, in the immediate vicinity There is a casino, Palazzo Labia,
the Ghetto, Ca ‘D’oro and colorful market Rionale. 3 floor without elevator is equipped with all amenities, air conditioning, heating, washing machine, microwave, satellite TV;
is composed of Venetian feature entry and spread over the kitchen, living room, dining room, a small dressing room, bedroom with kingsizebed, bathroom with shower and small
internal terrace. 8 large and bright windows overlook the heavily populated New Road spreading inside the Venetian atmosphere. Easily accessible by 10 minutes walk from the railway station of S. Lucia or 1 minute from the station vaporetto line 1 of San Marcuola.

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Private apartments for short rentals, all of them situated in Venice historical centre.

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Some examples of prices?

  • 7 nights in medium season, all inclusive, final cleaning too
  • Casanova, 1350 Euro, up to 6 people
  • Tiepolo, canal view, up to 6 people, 1421 Euro
  • Partecipazio, large private garden, Accademia Gallery, 5 people 1325 Euro
  • Barbarigo, within Rialto and Saint Mark’s Square, 720 Euro
  • Galbajo, really nice studio, 720 Euro
  • Erizzo, design studio, in front of Saint Mark’s Square, 580 Euro

Apartments Venice

Apartmentsvenice.org is a new internet gate thanks to it is possible to find out and reserve your apartment in Venice and in Lido Island. Basically, three are our main strenght points:

  • A wide range of available apartments, which lie all over the city of Venice, supplying you the possibility to discover the one which fits better your needs. This way we are pretty sure we can satisfy a young couple in honeymoon as well as a business man or a family with young children.
  • Many years of experience in the hospitality market, basically here in Venice.
  • Real time assistance: you can contact us anytime, before your arrival for setting up your meeting point, during your stay for informations or needs, after you leave if you left behind something.

Over ApartmentsVenice.org is therefore extremely easy to surf and to get out what you really want: make a virtual tour from an apartment to another, check their positions, look at pictures, compare prices, avaialbility, features, then make your choice and reserve the one you prefer. And please remember that if you are not able to find out something good for you, there’s the possibility to write us and to ask us to give you some options: before you finish your mail we will have already start to write your answer!

Corte Fontana

The apartementis located on first floor (just one flight) of a seventeenth-century building it takes 5 minutes to Rialto bridge and 8 minutes to St. Mark Square.

The apartmentwhich was restored in 2008 (heating system and A/C) consist in a kitchen (microwave oven, fridge, Tv), living room with sofa bed, double room with a supply bed on request (2-5 pax), bathroom with shower.

The apartment is provided of bed linen and towels (after a week we change all the deb linen and towels)

The nearest boat stop is the Rialto bridge.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for any information!

B&B Al Saor

Is a family-managed place that gives you the possibility to stay in the core of Venice by Rialto’s bridge and near to Saint Mark’s Square, the historical and cultural centre of the city.

Our B&B offers guests a chance to stay in a characteristic Venetian house (Ca’), finely restored and decorated by a local artist in the style of the old Venetian Republic.

B&B Al Saor is located near “Ca d’ Oro” one of the ancient beautiful palaces of the “Dogi” and across the Grand Canal from the famous Rialto fish and spices’ market. It is excellent just to lose yourself in the “calli” (as we call our Venetian streets) and discover the silence and the poetry of a unique city

B&B Villa Gardenia

Villa Gardenia is one of the first villas to have been built in the 1920s in “Città Giardino”, Marghera. The Liberty style, the garden that surrounds the house and the carefully furnished interiors make this residence in Marghera one of the most splendid villas in the area. Casa Villa Gardenia has been owned by the same family for three generations and it was completely renovated in 2004 and fitted with all kinds of comforts for young couples and families who wish to visit Venice.

The communal areas are very pleasant and elegant, furnished with antique furniture and decorated with furnishings and accessories that date back to the beginning of the twentieth century, such as Murano glass lamps, a large stone fireplace and wrought iron fittings.

Each morning, breakfast is served in a large, bright room: the large sweet and savory buffet also includes delicious homemade cakes baked by the owner.
The villa also boasts a pretty garden full of trees and flowers, including a large twenty-year old gardenia.

The friendly, pleasant atmosphere truly makes the guests feel at home: To make their stay even more pleasant, the owners are always on hand to provide useful information about places to visit, exhibitions and museums and restaurants where you can discover Venetian cuisine.
Casa Villa Gardenia also allows guests the possibility of connecting to the net with their own PCs at any time, or of sending faxes at reception and also has space for the guests’ own cars in the private car park even after they have checked out.

B&B Casanova Ai Tolentini

Casanova to Tolentini is the Bed and Breakfast where you will find the right atmosphere for diving in the magic of the most romantic city in the world, the scene of many adventures of the famous Venetian seducer Giacomo Casanova, and where poets and artists from all over the world left their hearts.

To welcome you with warmth and sympathy find Alberto and Monica, Venetians for generations, who will introduce you to itineraries most characteristic as to the most secret the only city where every corner is history and art.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast prepared by us in the dining room with a magnificent view of the channel and you’re ready for you to involve the people from heat and the suggestion of our magnificent city

Residenza de l’Osmarin

Residenza de l’Osmarin is situated at the very centre of Venice, just a few minutes’ walk from the stunning Piazza San Marco and a stone’s throw from the Rialto Bridge and all the main tourist attractions in the city. Our comfortable B&B which was renovated very recently, stands in one of the most beautiful and characteristic quarters at the heart of the real, more genuine Venice.

Our splendid and welcome abode is in an elegant period Venetian building where peace and tranquility reigns. There is nothing better than to return to a lovely warm and welcoming environment after a long day’s walking. It is our job to ensure you have a comfortable and unforgettable stay in the true Venetian style, balancing culture, entertainment and relaxation.

Our rooms are all large and aquipped with all amenities. Each room affords a breathtaking view of the enchanting city on the water with its canals, roofs and thausand and one belltowers.

During your stay you will receive our full and complete attention: we are happy to offer valuable tips and information on the city, its life and the many cultural, artistic, musical and folk events that take place here all year round. In this way you are sure to enjoy a special holiday you are not likely to forget.

Ca’ Rosetta

An ancient family home dating back to the sixteenth century in downtown Venice, with originl antique furniture but totally restored and provided with all modern comforts in 2009.

Residence Ca’ Rosetta offers you the option of an unforgettable stay in Venice in a familiar atmosphere and an elegant and comfortable setting.

A quiet and romantic location albeit very central just a one-minute walk to the public waterboats (Line 1 Ca’ D’Oro station), a few minutes from Rialto Bridge and its lively fish market, from St. Mark’s Square, from the Jewish Ghetto and the Grand Canal, the very lively main waterway though the city.

B&B Al Palazzetto

A Venetian dwelling for a special vacation

My home is to be found in the sestiere di Cannaregio, very close to the Ca’ d’Oro palace, in an extremely central, yet peaceful area. The palace where I live dates back to the 1700’s and reflects characteristic Venetian taste: period furniture, damask materials, Venetian flooring and with a magnificent facade overlooking a typical Venetian canal, the Rio di Santa Sofia.
You will be welcomed on the first floor into a large lobby with visible brick work and a second entrance off the canal. On the second floor you will find the breakfast room furnished in Louis XVI style where I will be pleased to serve you an abundant breakfast each morning. Off the breakfast room are four bedrooms all with private bathroom, while on the third floor attic there is a large, characteristic room and my apartment.

I will be delighted to give you any advice on how to uncover the magic of this splendid city: itineraries, trattorias and restaurants, museums and exhibitions as well as day trips out of town. And between one walk and another, you will always be near your dwelling for a well deserved siesta!
I’ll be waiting for you!

Hotel Stella Alpina

We can guarantee you an enjoyable stay, in relaxing surroundings. Our experienced, courteous staff, together with the quality of our services, make the Hotel Stella Alpina an excellent choice for your holiday!

We can book you a table for lunch or dinner in a restaurant on the Grand Canal, close to our Hotel.

Wouldn’t you like to visit the secret ravines ofPalazzo Ducale(palace where the Doge once lived)? Tell us in good time and we will book you a visit!

If you want to taste some antique Venetian cuisine, dating back to the times of the Venice Republic (XVI and XVII century), we have just the place for you!

Hotel Messner

Hotel Messner is situated a few steps from the Basilica della Salute: this famous church was built after the plan by Baldassarre Longhena as a thanksgiving for the end of the terribile plaghe. In a short time you can reach St.Mark Square by steam-boat crossing the Canal Grande.

The Hotel I near the famous promenade of the Zattere, an important residential area that is well known for its refined elegance and quiet. Nearby there are many other intereting places to see: the Galleries of Academy, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and other important and exclusive places of Venice.

Hotel Messner offers its guests a cosy and homely atmosphere and you will certainly appreciate its varied and excellent cooking. In April 1978 Maria Messner was awarded the national prize ?Golden Eagle? for her over forty-year successful activity in the field of turism. All rooms have a private bath and are equipped with satellite TV, air-safe, air conditioning and hair-drier. Some rooms have a view over the Canal, others over the garden.

Hotel Ponte Mocenigo

Surrounded by calm and tranquillity, Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo is a charming, striking location: the ideal choice when staying in Venice. The hotel which overlooks peaceful Rio di San Stae, owes its name to the private bridge in marble which provides access to the hotel and with steps which descend into a characteristic private courtyard. It is said that Count Alvise Mocenigo, before he became a Doge of Venice, used this bridge for his trysts.

Every element that characterizes Hotel al Ponte Mocenigo contributes to reproducing the evocative atmosphere of a former Venice: the splendid hand-decorated antique doors reused to form special armoires, the eighteenth century style furniture and original exposed beam ceilings.

During the summer season, guests can have breakfast or sip on an evening drink in the courtyard, surrounded by flowers, columns, ancient statues and friezes. Esthetic design from times past accompanied by modern comforts and high quality services, such as the beautiful Turkish bath with chromotherapy which the hotel provides to rejuvenate our guests’ bodies and minds and the possibility of high speed Internet connection in every room. The entire hotel is for non-smokers.

Hotel Al Soffiador

Hotel ‘Al Soffiador’ is situated in Murano, a small and quiet island just in from of Venice. Murano island is well known in all over the world for ancient and precious glasses works. Is just this art that gave the name of the hotel, the soffiador is the master Glassmaker that blow trough a long pipe and creates those artistic manufactures.

The god position of the hotel, just in the center of the island offer the possibility to spend a quiet and comfortable holiday in the lagoon thanks to lot of vaporettos that connect Murano, Venice and the other islands every day at every hours.

Alloggi Barbaria

“Alloggi Barbaria”, in a quiet neighbourhood, friendly atmosphere.
An ideal starting point for visiting the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Ten minutes from St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge, at few steps from the monumental church of St. John and Paul.

All rooms have a private bathroom with shower, hair- dryer, direct – dial telephone, mini – bar, colour TV, air conditioning, indipendent heating, safe.

Hotel Hesperia

The hotel is located in the historical and artistic heart of Venice, in the Cannaregio quarter, close to the jewish Ghetto, Palazzo Labia and the Guglie bridge. In a very calm position, overlooking the Canareggio Canal and can be easly reached from Santa Lucia train station, from the parking places of piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.

Close to the famous street “Strada Nuova” with all it’s shoops and markets which leades you to Rialto with a 15 minutes walk. Opened all year round. At clients disposal there’s a bar, external patio where, weather permitting we serve also breackfast in the morning Panoramic Terrace.

Hotel Tivoli

Hotel Tivoli enjoys of an excellent position in the historical center of Venice, in Crosera San Pantalonnext tothe boat stop of San Tomà and is easily reachable from Piazzale Roma, that from the railway station of Santa Lucia.

The greatest tourist places like Rialto, Saint Mark Square, theGallerie dell’Accademiaand othersare reachable tooby foot anda warm and family welcomemakes this hotelan idealplace for a pleasant vacationin Venice.

Hotel Villa Albertina

Villa Albertina is located ten minutes from the boat station to Venice, near the Casino and not far from our wonderfull beach.
The building, completely renovated, offers ten rooms including one balcony suite, all with private bath and telephone. A sunny breakfast-room as well as a bar lounge with TV corner are at your disposal. In our garden, you can park your car free of charge.

Thanks to its romantic atmosphere and quiet location, Villa Albertina is the ideal place for an unforgettable stay!

Hotel Villa Stella

Our family has managed this charming little hotel since 1940. Our great-grandmother, Stella, bought this villa from a nobleman’s family, and with her daughter, Maria, converted it into a “Pensione”.

Following in Grandmother Maria’s footsteps, our mother, Gabriella, successfully managed this hotel with the same care and attention for another 20 years. Then, in 1992, we began this work- continuing the tradition of the women in our family!

In 2002 we completely refurbished the house to give our guests all modern comforts, yet without losing our friendly and family-style atmosphere.

A rich breakfast is served in a charming dining room each morning, while during the summer months it is served in the delightful garden. It is a buffet-style breakfast comprising of corn flakes (6 varieties), yogurt, cheese, chocolate cream, various jams, biscuits, orange juice, and often home-made cakes and bread.

If you get to Venice by car, get on the ferryboat and enjoy free parking in our garden. Our hotel has a café, a laundry service, and fax and email services at your disposal. We are also at your disposal for help in booking tours and restaurants, money exchange, tourist information and any other services that could help make your holiday more pleasant.
We are looking forward to seeing you!!

Hotel Al Malcanton

“Your home in Venice”

After ten years of experience in tourism, my family and I decided to open this small hotel in the old town centre of Venice in the Dorsoduro district, easy to reach from the city’s major points of arrival, Marco Polo and Treviso airports, Santa Lucia train station and very close to Piazzale Roma.
We place our guests at the centre of everything and start from there to offer our best possible service.
We want to satisfy our client’s needs and we would like you to consider the Hotel Al Malcanton your home, a point of departure for discovering this magic city, Venice.

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Hotel Ai Tolentini

If you are looking for hotels in Venice that combine practicality with a strategic position, the Hotel ai Tolentini meets the bill.

Just one minute away from Piazzale Roma, and 5 minutes from the Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, the main port of entry into the city, it allows you to discover the hidden beauty among the calle and campielli with maximum ease. In fact, starting out from our hotel, you will find yourself in the heart of the most classic and impressive of itineraries after only a few meters. The polite and available Massimo and his team are ready around the clock to provide you with information about tourist destinations and entertainment, rendering your stay even more pleasant and interesting.

The Hotel Ai Tolentini Venezia is the most functional and affordable solution for a stay in this magic city, only a few steps away from the places that have made it famous all around the world.

Hotel Marte e Biasin

These two hotels, (one of them was completely restored) are situated in the historical centre of Venice, 5-10 minutes walk from the terminals of arrival.

Many rooms overlook the canal and are all equipped with frigobar, TV, private telephone and safe deposit box.

Our staff will give you all the information necessary to render your stay in Venice unforgettable.
The hotels are housed in ancient palaces that are situated at the foot of the famous Delle Guglie Bridge, encircled from a characteristic and quiet Venetian atmosphere. In a short walk it is possible to reach the most important sites of the city. We wait for you and we are sure to offer a good service at a very cheap price in an unique city in its kind.

Hotel Al Gobbo

The hotel is located in Campo S. Geremia near Palazzo Labia, a few minutes from the railway station.
It offers a confortable hospitality in a family atmosphere.
The family Vinco, owners over three generations, always recive everyone with usual amability as found in a family.

The building was made like a hotel and it has been recently refurbishedto satisfy the requirements of its guests.
At present it’s managed by Mrs Sonia, assisted by her sons Tommaso and Alessandro, but the owner Maria Vinco, mather and grandmather of the family, is always present in the reception smiling and minding to everything with kindness.
The location of the hotel is central and can easily be reachede from the areas of the arrival / departure terminals, and either lay historical places (Rialto, S. Marco, Jewish Sinagogues, Islands).

Hotel Albergo Marin

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Hotel Albergo Marin is a small charming boutique hotel, even if only 1 star, where we work hard to take care of all the details and our guests satisfaction, to make your Venice stay unforgettable.

We have both standard rooms ensuite (with shower) and superior rooms with a touch of SPA, as they have a shower box with many functions as steam bath, chromotherapy, hidrojets, cascade and much more. Here, some key features of our rooms are free wifi connection, a/c and SKY Tv with flat screen, plus a gorgeous breakfast thanks to you could taste salty flavours, bacon, boiled eggs, cheese, ham, salami and much more. Also hotel position is perfect, as we lie less than five minutes walking either from the train station S.Lucia and the bus station of P.le Roma.

Hotel Casa Boccassini

Small, friendly, family-run and well-kept in every way, the Casa Boccassini Hotelone star hotels in Venice for its warm atmosphere and for the quality of the amenities and services it offers. Guests may arrive at any time convenient to them, thanks to its Reception open 24h/24h and they will enjoy the authentic Venetian environment reinterpreted in a modern style with simple and elegant furnishing and new amenities.

The lobby and breakfast room are pleasant and well lit and breakfast is served at the table Italian style: bread, butter, jam, a variety of fruit juices and traditional Italian coffee (espresso, cappuccino etc.). The pride and rare privilege for a hotel in Venice is the lovely garden. Flowers and plants lovingly taken care of by the owners frame a small oasis that is open to guests in the summer season for breakfast and to enjoy moments of calm relaxation. stands out among

When they arrive, guests are offered tourist information to visit the city and to reserve sightseeing and guided tours. Hotel staff are always willing to recommend a nearby restaurant or an alternative itinerary to discover lesser-known and more fascinating corners of Venice.

Hotel San Maurizio

The Residenza San Maurizio is an ancient house finely restored with the respect of the Venetian tradition. It is located at the second floor of a XVI century Palace. The 8 rooms are refurbished with the most elegant and delicate Venetian Style to create a typical Venetian atmosphere. They are furnished with private bathroom (shower or bathtub) air conditioning/heating , safe box , minibar , telephone , satellite TV, hairdryer From the windows of some of the bedrooms you will be able to admire Venice from a “high” point of view and a piece of Campo(Square) San Maurizio.

Hotel San Maurizio is located at the first floor in the same building of the Residenza San Maurizio and offers 2 different kind of accommodations, 5 Standard rooms with private bathroom and 6 rooms with sharing bathroom.

Ca’ Leon

Ca’ Leon, youthful and lively rooms for rent in Venice: you can’t miss it, making your way along the Grand Canal, from nearby Piazzale Roma (3 minutes on foot) towards the center; it doesn’t take long to arrive from the Santa Lucia train station (5 minutes on foot); you won’t find a more spacious, comfortable, convenient inn, in a more tranquil area. Dedicated to your modern
style
of experiencing Venice, with familyor on your own!

Locanda Gaffaro

In a picturesque and centrally located court in Venice and away from the usual tourist bustle, that’s where Locanda Gaffaro is located, a delightful solution for a hotel or a room for rent in Venice, for those travelers eager to experience authentic atmospheres and traditions. Near Piazzale Roma and Campo Santa Margherita, find friendly hospitality, comfort and exceptional services. We will be waiting for you!

Typically Venetian, the sober and refined rooms for rent at Locanda Gaffaro welcome guests with a friendly family atmosphere complete with excellent comforts and services as befits a hotel in Venice.

It is from the characteristic Corte del Gallo that you enter the very pretty garden that in summer becomes the perfect spot to have the Continental-style breakfast served here, and then on to the reception that is open 24h, where guests will be able to find all the information needed regarding events and exhibitions in Venice.

The staff will be able to provide you with useful tips for an unusual excursion or for a typical quaint restaurant. If you are coming by car ask about the garage with reserved parking!

Ca’ dei Dogi

An antique Venetian palace dating back to the 15th century located close to the Palazzo Ducale and the Bridge of Sighs where you can enjoy a stay in Venice surrounded by a charming, sophisticated atmosphere and with top quality services.

The hotel has been planned down to the finest detail to provide a unique, exceptionally pretty environment, combining typically Venetian details such as marble and mosaics with high quality technological comforts such as LCD televisions installed in every room

Ca’ Leon d’Oro

The hotel Ca’ Leon D’Oro enjoys a splendid position in Venice, a few steps from the Rialto bridge and the famous San Mark’s square.

Fabulous sights such as the Rialto Bridge, the Campo S. Bartolomeo with the homonym marvellous church, and countless calli and campielli of unparalleled beauty, preserving a wealth of masterpieces, are just around the corner.

The hotel is housed in an ancient, typical Venetian building, that has maintained its ancient charm and offers an High Speed Internet Point.

Official Classification of the Provincia di Venezia (administrative authority): Town House Suites 1st Category.
Due to the tipology and the level of services offered, Venere.com compares the property to a 3 star Hotel.

Maison La Villeggiatura

In the most authentic hart of Venice ( Rialto,fish market )just a few steps away from the classical tourist sites (Piazza San Marco, Teatro la Fenice , museo Cà Pesaro,Cà d’Oro , six large and luxurious rooms in an antique Venetian palace.

The apartment , that has just been restored, is composed of 1 suite,3 large bedrooms and 2 romantic loft suites .You will note in the first 4 bedrooms the traditional Venetian flooring and ample spaces. From the 2 windows of each room, you can appreciate the view of the roof tops and the bell tower of San Cassiano .In the 2 loft suites, full of light, the flooring in modern parquet and a comfortable ,elegant atmosphere .The home takes his name “La Villeggiatura”from of a famous play by Goldoni . In fact each room recites a well known title of theatre, art , music , cinema regarding Venice.Suggestive fresco, made using the antique techniques by the artist Cadaf , recalls the title of the ambience.So there is the Chinese room that takes name from the Turandot , Gozzi’s fairy tail set in China . There is the one of the traditional Doge’s furnishing called “ Due Foscari ” from the title of Verdi ‘s play. A delicious room of pastels colors recalls the masks of the “Commedia dell’ Arte “.An other takes the name from “ il mondo nuovo ” a masterpiece painted by Tiepolo , reproduced in fresco and also the title of a famous film about Casanova …

All of the rooms have been decorated with every detail in mind, with antique furnishings an elegant oriental silks.Each has a king size bed a newly decorated bathroom, air conditioning , a television, a fridge bar and a safe.In the morning you will be served in your room with a rich Italian breakfast.We can easily book restaurants, theatre seats, concerts and main events at your request. And if you are really tired after your long Venetian walks , you can book a lovely, relaxing Thai massage in your room.

Casa del Melograno

If You are looking for a nice and elegant accomodation in Venice, then choose the new Casa del Melograno.
Placed in the historical centre, only two minutes away from the Casin and from the very lively Strada Nuova, our inn can be easily reached both on foot and with the water-buses. At the Casa del Melograno’s Concierge our staff will be glad to meet all of Your requirements and ive You some useful suggestions to enjoy this magic city.

Casa del Melograno is easy to reach from the airport by taxi boat, from the railway station and Piazzale Roma bus and car Terminal. The near water-buses lines 1 and 82 allow our guests to move freely and quickly all around the historical centre.

Locanda Marinella

Locanda Marinella is a typical ancient Venetian house, totally renewed, personally managed by the owners, Nicola and Daniele.

Its location, next to the main accesses to the city, Piazzale Roma and the railway station (Ferrovia), makes it quite easy to reach, and at the same time ideal for all kinds of touristy tours.

All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms and the best comforts.

In springtime and summertime there is a beautiful garden to enjoy, reserved for breakfast in the morning, a perfect relax space in the afternoon.

Ca’ Le Vele

This building has completely been restored in 2002. Rooms are equipped with all modern comforts: air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV. Our constant attention to our guests offers a high quality service, from check-in, breakfast (served in the room) and the room cleaning service.

Centrally located in the heart of Venice, Locanda Cà Le Vele has a convenient position, within walking distance to St.Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge and the railway station. To book a room means to assure yourself an exclusive stay in the city of a thousand dreams in a nice bilance between past and present.

A simple action to start dreaming… To make our guests feel at home is our principal objective everyday. For us, reaching this goal even with the information requested before booking a holiday.

Palazzo Schiavoni

Palazzo Schiavoni is located in a quiet quarter of the historical centre close to the “Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni” housing the famous Carpaccio’s paintings. This elegant palace with a lift is overlooking a typical venetian canal, it disposes of rooms and apartements with antiques furnishing and with all modern comforts offering refinement, familiarity and an unique opportunity to live as venetians.

Villa Angelica

Villa Angelicais a magnificent building dating from the early nineteen hundreds, located on the enchanting island ofLido di Veneziaand just a stone’s throw away from the famousPalazzo del Cinemaand the beaches. The hotel, that has recently been totally restored, is just a short walk away from where it is possible to board the main water buses that will take you to the historical centre ofVenice(St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto bridge and the Biennale) and itsislands(Murano, Burano, Torcello).

TheLidofeatures beautiful early twentieth-century buildings surrounded byvast areas of greenery. Unlike most ofVenice’sother inns, guest houses and hotels, Villa Angelica offers every conceivable comfort in a smart hotel that also has alarge luxuriant garden.

Villa Angelicais a small crenellated fortress that, with its refined furnishings, recalls Venice’s historical links with the Orient. The building is surrounded by aprivatepark where, when the climate is warmer, it is possible to start your day with awholesome breakfast,or find total relaxation under the shade of the laurels, palms and bamboos after a day’s sightseeing.

This friendly and professionalfamily-run establishmentis owned by Amedeo and Nicole who, along with their staff, will attend to your every need in order to make you feel totally at home and render your stay in this romanticHotelas comfortable as possible.

Villa Angelicais a small yet charmingHotelthat is truly unforgettable.

Residenza Al Canal Regio

Design Hotel in Venice

Splendid furnishings, design, elegance and top service comparable to the best boutique hotels in the historical city center. In Venice, the rooms at Al Canal Regio with canal view or with exclusive private courtyard await you in a facility located in the heart of Cannaregio, one of the city’s most fascinating districts.

Featuring a beautiful internal courtyard, and bright welcoming interiors, Al Canal Regio is located near the ferry stop of the line that runs along the Canal Grande, only ten minutes away from Saint Mark’s Square.

Hotel San Zulian

The beauty of Hotel San Zulian‘s surroundings will enchant you. Just a few step’s from Europe’s most beautiful “living room” – Piazza San Marco – and Rialto bridge, it’s nestled in a maze of narrow streets and tiny squares where you will can admire traditional Venetian style.

Built in the 19th century and recently renovated, the hotel features 22 rooms, of a variety of types, some including views. The hotel covers 4 floors and has elevator service.
Our hotel is known for its refinement, elegance and warmth. We take great care in the details, emphasizing our love for Venetian art.

Hotel Commercio & Pellegrino

Amongst the hotels in Venice, Hotel Commercio & Pellegrino boasts a lengthy tradition. Indeed, as can be read in guides from that period, a “Pellegrino” hotel was already operating in the nineteenth century, a harbour for many Italian and foreign travellers.
Housed in a palace that can be dated back to the XVI century, the hotel has recently been renovated to provide a more modern and inviting facility.
Laid out over four floors, its interiors are furnished with taste and simplicity and are serviced by a convenient lift. Marble and pale wood fittings are featured in the hall and dining room, which overlooks the Calle delle Rasse.
At the Hotel Commercio & Pellegrino, the day begins with a buffet-style breakfast. During winter afternoons, when Venice is nestled in fog, guests are served complimentary pastries at tea time.
Client service at reception is available 24 hours a day. On rainy days, the hotel provides umbrellas to its guests.

Nearby path leads from the Riva degli Schiavoni to the Giardini, ideal for jogging because of the ample space and paved surface in a unique setting.
Our attentive staff can provide advice so that guests can feel at home even in a hotel in Venice:
If you plan to stay in Venice for at least three days, it is worthwhile to use tourist vouchers (for families, available by the day or by the week) available at the A.C.T.V. or Ve.La ticket offices. These vouchers offer substantial discounts and allow you to make frequent use of public transportation.
When packing your clothing for a summer visit, it is worth remembering that in many places of worship, you must be dressed appropriately to enter (shorts and sleeveless shirts are not permitted).
Our staff are discreet and courteous, and happy to provide advice or suggestions to allow guests to fully appreciate beauty and splendours of Venice: making reservations for a concert, an exhibition, recommending a restaurant or traditional “bacaro”.

Hotel Alle Guglie

Hotel Alle Guglie can be found in an elegantly restructured, 18th century historic building, right in the heart of central Venice, only five minutes walk from Santa Lucia Station, and ten minutes walk from the coach station, Piazzale Roma.

Our hotel is directly after the characteristic bridge – Ponte delle Guglie, and along one of the streets which represents the colour and richness, typical of Venetian life. We are only ten minutes walk from the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square, and just a few steps from the Casino Municipale and the oldest and best preserved Jewish Ghetto in the world.
In the area around the hotel you will find the Ca’ D’Oro Museum and Palazzo Labia where some of the most beautiful and important works of Tiepolo are kept. Not forgetting either the magnificent Churches of Santa Lucia and of the Madonna dell’Orto.

Hotel Universo & Nord

The hotel is located in the “sestiere of Cannaregio” , its name coming from the cane fields that once grew there. More precisely in Lista di Spagna. The name “Lista” in the ancient Venetian language was given to zones not subject to the Venetian Republic domain, albeit being in the city, to get into which a visa was mandatory. This area, stretching from the Scalzi church to the church of San Geremia, belonged to the Spanish crown, and housed its embassy.

Our hotel was the annex of the latter, which stood a few meters ahead, towards palazzo Labia (beautiful Venetian palace, which houses the offices of the national Italian television, RAI).
The annex became a hotel in 1881. It has been adapted to modern safety and quality standards in the last years.

Hotel Capri

Sober and sophisticated elegance enhanced by typically Venetian details contribute in creating atmospheres of subtle charm at Hotel Capri, one of the more popular 3-star hotels in Venice.

Guests of Hotel Capri are welcomed by the very courteous and professional staff in the reception that remains open 24h and offers all sort of useful tourist info to make the best of a stay in Venice: tips on a special itinerary or a restaurant, or booking of guided visits to a museum or to an excursion to a Venice Lagoon island.

The Hall and the TV room are the common areas where clients can relax and socialize as well as read international newspapers offered by Hotel Capri, while the day starts in the elegant and bright breakfast room with a generous buffet that caters to the tastes of the international clientele that usually comes down to the hotel and is enriched by typical Venetian sweets accompanied by fruit juices and traditional Italian coffees (espresso, cappuccino, etc).

Hotel Ca’ d’Oro

Among the hotels in Venice in the historic center Hotel Ca’ d’Oro stands out with its entranceway in a picturesque Venetian courtyard with a well, its ambiance and its classical furniture as well as its superior comforts and amenities, typical of international level, modern 3-star hotels in Venice.

At Hotel Ca’ d’Oro, we pay attention to details. Guests can use the drawing room with its sofas and tables and the bar to relax and socialize while, in the morning, breakfast is served in the pleasant drawing room with a chimney. The rich buffet offers both sweet and salty options along with fruit juices and typical Italian coffees (espresso, cappuccino, etc).

The professional and courteous staff at the Hotel Ca’ d’Oro is always available to offer tourist information, reserve guided visits and excursions, museum tickets and tickets to events and shows. Among the most respected 3-star hotels in the historic center of Venice, Hotel Ca’ d’Oro has an elevator, internet point, wireless network and all the amenities necessary for guests to spend a pleasant stay at a hotel in Venice.

Hotel San Gallo

The San Gallo Hotel is located in a small characteristic campo (square), called San Gallo o Rusolo, which has an ancient well and curb. The hotel’s location is unique thanks to its proximity to the major places of interest in the town; in fact, St Mark’s Square is only 50 metres away, and La Fenice Theatre is only 5 minutes’ walk from the Campo. The main Venetian streets, called Calli, which wind all around this area, charm the visitors with their attractive colorful shop windows (Calle dei Fabbri, Procuratie, Mercerie, Frezzeria, Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Rialto).
The hotel can be very easily reached, should you travel by car, by train or plane, as it is near San Marco pier, 15, where all public transport means arrive from Piazzale Roma, the railway station, the Tronchetto car park and the Marco Polo airport.

Moreover, there is a characteristic flowery terrace on the top floor, where one can relax and enjoy breakfast during the hottest months of the year.

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Hotel Alloggi agli Artisti

Hotel Alloggi Agli Artisti is a very intersting place to stay, since it gives the tourist the opportunity to visit the most beautyful city of the world and stay in one of the best Venice hotels, in terms of quality price ratio; our venice bed and breakfast has indeed the purpose to sell as more as it can by imposing fees which are competitive if compared to those of other Venice Hotels. We offer a great service at a small price, without renouncing to some important quality points, since we provide personalized selfcare stuffs (toothbrush, soap and foam bath, shampoo, headset and so on), even if many 2 star venice hotels do not. We also provide boots (gratis) when high water occurs:a great plus for a common venice bed and breakfast!

Rooms are very bright and lie on 4 floors (no lift), but inside our venice b&b we’ve just opened four new rooms on the ground floor (only 5 stairsteps) for people who have some problems in moving upstairs (this three rooms have bathroom ensuite). They are all very well equipped and our guest can choose between rooms with bathroom ensuite (with hairdryer), and rooms with sharing bathroom on the floor (cheaper). Anyhow, every room has satellite tv color, airconditioning/heating, telephone (with the possibility to call outside), alarm service, selfcare stuffs, balcony with flowers on reguest (view on a typical venecian Calle). Referring to eating, in Venice b&b is the most used formula: that’s why we just offer cold breakfast, with the possibility to book half board threatment close to the hotel.

Hotel Antica Locanda Sturion

The Hotel Antica Locanda Sturion has one of the most sophisticated and quintessentially Venetian atmospheres in its home city.It is a small, refined hotel that looks out onto Venice’s Grand Canal and has spectacular views of the Rialto Bridge.

It is one of 24 inns in the city known as Antiche Locande. None of them exist in their original form anymore, but for four centuries they epitomized the great hospitality of Venice. The Doge himself gave permission for the original building to be used as an inn at the end of the 13th century and it remained in the same location for around 400 years, during which time it went through a number of demolitions, fires and renovations.

The Hotel Antica Locanda Sturion has kept alive the traditional hospitality that was once experienced by merchants, ambassadors and sea captains when they arrived in Venice with valuable spices and precious silk, telling tales of their adventures in the Far East. The same pleasures and knowledge that were sought out by the travellers of the past can still be found there today.

The Hotel Antica Locanda Sturion is a welcoming little establishment with just 11 bedrooms. Its distinctive Venetian red damasks and furniture create a unique, intimate ambience steeped in authentic tradition.

There are outstanding views of the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge from two prestigious Superior Rooms and the beautiful Breakfast Room, which also serves as:

A reading room with a small but very well stocked library containing many books in a number of languages.

A sitting room where guests can relax in the afternoon and take superb photographs of the Grand Canal at sunset.

Please note that the hotel can provide gluten-free breakfasts for coeliac disease sufferers.

The Hotel Antica Locanda Sturion is a family-run Charming Small Hotel. Nicole, Manuela, Helen and Flavia will be pleased to give you tips and suggestions on how to make your trip to our city fascinating, fabulous and quite unique.

Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal

Elegant and welcoming, the Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal has been run with a passion for approximately 30 years by a Venetian family which loves to pay its guests attention, by providing them with valuable advise on how to capture the city’s true essence.
Pastel shades, Venetian stuccoes, glass wall lamps made on Murano, furnishings which, while being functional, recall the glorious Serenissima epoch: these are the elements of the new hall and bar, completely mirrored on marvellous Istria stone. Right at the center of the hotel is an original glass cupola creating light effects which highlight its sophistication. The recently restored, characteristic internal patio onto which some of the rooms look out and where guests can enjoy breakfast or relax, using it as a peaceful open-air lounge, has a notable impact on guests. The elegant Bar Carlton Café offers you the chance to taste excellent drinks and whet your appetite with unusual snacks both in the internal room and in the open-air, enjoying an unforgettable stay on the Grand Canal.

The hotel also offers its guests outstanding opportunities to discover all of Venice’s magic, by organizing personalized itineraries and excursions: boat tours to the lagoon islands, guided tours of the city, romantic itineraries followed by a candle lit dinner and much more. For further information on “special” packages, check out our online booking now or send your request to our booking center.

For conferences and meetings we can provide the “Galileo” room, fitted with up to date equipment and capable of holding up to 60 people.
Some of the services offered to our guests include: free entry to the Casino, free baggage surveillance, baby-sitting, restaurant booking, theatre and concert tickets.

Hotel Palazzo del Giglio

Small, elegant and charming residence overlooking the sunny Piazza Santa Maria del Giglio, located in the heart of Venice, 5 minutes walking distance from Saint Mark’s Square and from La Fenice Theater, and 2 minutes from the vaporetto, Hotel Palazzo del Giglio welcomes guests in refined rooms that have all the modern comforts.

Small and elegant, Hotel Palazzo del Giglio welcomes guests in rooms that have sophisticated decor and original antique pieces which impart a charming atmosphere and also come with the most modern comforts, making Palazzo del Giglio a beautiful and comfortable 4-star hotels in Venice. The reception is open 24h to welcome guests and to take care of any needs they might have; the hall and its amenities is also a very inviting place. The reading room has available all the main Italian and foreign newspapers and is an ideal place from which to plan a visit to the city or for a moment of relaxation after a day spent touring, perhaps sipping an expresso that is prepared by the coffee shop reserved for the clients of the hotel. The continental Breakfast is conveniently served in your room and is the best possible way to awaken. The reception desk is available for all types of useful tourist information, or to book excursions and guided tours, also for transfers and the reserved parking garage and to receive a complimentary free entrance to the Venice casino.

Duodo Palace Hotel

Between piazza San Marco and the area of the haberdasheries that leads to Rialto just minutes from public transportation, the Bed and Breakfast Duodo Gregolin is the ideal choice for experiencing the fascination of Venice, staying in an elegant environment that preserves intact the atmosphere of the typical Venetian palazzos.

With its enchanting three suites furnished in 17th century style, with every modern comfort and a view over the roofs and canals of the city, the B&B Duodo Gregolin will satisfy your desire to stay in Venice in style.

Hotel Locanda Vivaldi

Relive the magic ofancient Veniceand the splendour of its lagoon in the surroundings of the Locanda Vivaldi hotel, a historic dwelling of the composer Antonio Vivaldi, that has now been completely restructured and transformed into a small and charming hotel.

Reflected in the waters of theVenice lagoonand only a short walk away fromSt Mark’s Square, the Locanda Vivaldi hotel offers its guests the pleasure of an exclusive stay in such a unique and unforgettable city.

This small and refinedboutique hotel, a pearl in the heart of Venice of dreams, art, culture and music will surprise you with its personality and with kindness and helpfulness of its staff.

Stuccos, gildings, marbles and antique furniture will welcome you to this inn, a Venetian residence decorated according to the ancient tradition with precious fabrics, curtains, drapes, oriental carpets and illuminated by the warmest light of the blown Murano glass chandeliers, small artistic masterpieces which are fruits of the our glassblowing masters’ experience.

Hotel Rialto

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4 star Hotel in a traditional building with 79 rooms, 28 of which overlook the Grand Canal, completely refurnished in a combination of modern and Venetian style. The terrace restaurant and bar offer an ever-changing view of the daily life of the busy and colorful Grand Canal which the hotel faces. Ideally placed for exploration and discovery of the city.

In the historic, artistic, and commercial heart of Venice, Hotel Rialto is in a unique and enviable position overlooking the Grand Canal, just across from Rialto Bridge, one of the most beautiful and suggestive spots of the city. It is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel to wonderful Saint Mark’s Square with a stroll along the Mercerie, the shopping streets where charming artisan shops (Murano glass, Burano embroidery, etc.) alternate with trendy stores of renowned international houses such as Gucci, Prada, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, etc. After crossing the Bridge and in just a few minutes you will be at the picturesque Rialto fruit market and the historic fish market. At only 20 meters from the hotel you will find the stop for the vaporettos that go every 10 minutes to Gallerie dell’Accademia and to Peggy Guggenheim Collection (the art galleries hold old and contemporary masterpieces) and to all the main museums and landmarks of Venice.

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Hotel La Fenice et Des Artistes

This 16th century building transformed at the beginning of the 1900’s into a hotel, has again been recently renovated considering the actual needs of today’s modern traveller while taking care to maintain its Venetian charm. The main entrance is located beside a typical Venetian canal which allows for pleasurable and convenient arrival by water taxi or traditional gondola.

On entering the hotel guests are welcomed by polychromatic marble floors arranged in elegant geometric forms, wood counters and banisters are styled in old world tradition and authentic Murano glass. The intimate salons are enriched by the presence of prestigious paintings of the 15-17th century, panoramics to be appreciated during quiet moments of reading and relax. In the breakfast room, woodwalls are reflected in the yellow slow of authentic marble floors. The elaborate buffet offers a rich assortment of meats and cheeses and Venetian pastries baked in authentic centuries old tradition.

The newly renovated corner bar is a perfect place for a traditional capuccino or evening cocktail. Located next to the bar are two conveniently placed elevators and a fully lit staircase in marble to guide guests to the upper floors.

Hotel Kette

This 16th century building transformed at the beginning of the 1900’s into a hotel, has again been recently renovated considering the actual needs of today’s modern traveller while taking care to maintain its Venetian charm. The main entrance is located beside a typical Venetian canal which allows for pleasurable and convenient arrival by water taxi or traditional gondola.

On entering the hotel guests are welcomed by polychromatic marble floors arranged in elegant geometric forms, wood counters and banisters are styled in old world tradition and authentic Murano glass. The intimate salons are enriched by the presence of prestigious paintings of the 15-17th century, panoramics to be appreciated during quiet moments of reading and relax. In the breakfast room, woodwalls are reflected in the yellow slow of authentic marble floors.

The elaborate buffet offers a rich assortment of meats and cheeses and Venetian pastries baked in authentic centuries old tradition. The newly renovated corner bar is a perfect place for a traditional capuccino or evening cocktail. Located next to the bar are two conveniently placed elevators and a fully lit staircase in marble to guide guests to the upper floors.

Hotel Canal Grande

Hotel Canal Grande is a charming boutique hotel located in Ca’ Polacco, an elegant little palace which has just been restored.
The furniture of the hotel is characterised by the elegance of Rococo style, typical of 18th century Venice.

The lobby with its rose marble fireplace, the breakfast room with its golden mirrors, and the bar with its Venetian red velvet armchairs overlook the Grand Canal and are the best places where to begin and end a day!

The small terrace on the Grand Canal gives our Guests the possibility to have a drink in a special setting and to “breathe the air of the canal”!!

Hotel Palazzo Stern

Few Steps fromSaint Mark’s Squareand fromAccademia, surrounded by the artistic beauties and by the peacefulness and quitness of an everydayVenice.

AHistorical Palace, once home of a known art collector, enhanced by art work of all ages and rich with ancient historical memories.

A unique and unforgettable experience that will bring you back in time. The breathtaking view from theTerrace on the Grand Canal and the peacefulness of theFlat Roof(provided withJacuzzi) are scenarios of incredible romance and beauty.

Hotel Panorama

The Hotel Panorama is located in a central position on the quiet Lido di Venezia Island, with a breathtaking view over the San Marco bay and the romantic Venetian Laguna.

The exceptional location, only a few steps from the ferry terminal, makes the Hotel Panorama the ideal base for discovering the magic Laguna city and its enchanting islands.

Furthermore, during the summer season our guests will also have the opportunity to relax on the lovely equipped beach located only 500 metres from the Hotel.

Our professional staff are available 24 hours a day to help you enjoy your stay, and will be happy to offer advice on the best local places to visit, book restaurants, visits and excursions and to meet your every request.

The comfortable and elegant surroundings and our characteristic courtesy and professionalism will make your holiday unforgettable.

Ca’ Sagredo Hotel

Ca’ Sagredo is the new luxury 5 star hotel in Venice overlooking the Grand Canal between the Ca’ D’Oro and the Rialto Bridge.
A city of divine architecture and legendary history, Venice is a celebration of the romantic spirit.
Distilling this essence to its purest form, Ca’ Sagredo Hotel, catalogued as a National Monument, will capture your heart.
Dating back to the 15th century, Ca’ Sagredo, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, typifies the perfect Venetian Palazzo Hotel – where exceptional decoration, style and quality is effortlessly combined with contemporary chic, surpassing the expectations of even the most discerning of guests.
This is a real treasure: the restoration carefully enhances the original noble features, delighting while evoking respect for a time gone by.
Each of its elegantly decorated accommodations of this luxury 5 star hotel in Venice, retains numerous examples from the glorious past, including magnificent works of art from the most important Venetian painters of the 17th and 18th century: Giambattista Tiepolo, Pietro Sebastiano Ricci, Pietro Longhi, amongst many others.
Not just a Hotel, but also a Museum: this is Ca’ Sagredo hotel in Venice.
And for those who consider cuisine among the highest art forms, the restaurant L’Alcova serves Mediterranean cuisine with Grand Canal views. After a day spent around the calli of Venice, relax back at the hotel in the Bar L’Incontro, a favourite with Venetians and guests alike.

Hotel Villa Casanova

Villa Casanova is a typical 1930’s Villa, located in a quiet residential area of Venice Lido, located at only 200 mt from the boat station to/from S.Marco Square, reachable Day and Night by boat in only 12 minutes.

Villa Casanova has been tastefully refurbished combining the ancient practice of Feng-Shui with ultra-modern principles of Architecture and Engineering.
As a result, we are able to offer our guests high quality, environmentally friendly and safe accommodation.

It offers bright, elegant and peaceful rooms some of them overlooking the gardens, some are on Mansard Floor.
All have Ensuite bathroom, furnished in walnut wood and handmade wrougth iron beds, decorated in according with Venetian Texiture: Air-conditioning, Tv sat, minibar, hairdryer , telephone in all rooms.

On Mansard and Upper Floor , the anchient wood floor and the Roof-timbers were treated with Natural oil, also all the house’s windows.

Last but not least, a rich buffet Breakfasts with a choice of organic products is served in the summer in the graceful garden of Villa.

Official Classification of the Provincia di Venezia (administrative authority): Town House Suites 1st Category.
Due to the tipology and the level of services offered, Venezia.net compares the property to a 3 star Hotel.

Hotel Tre Archi

Hotel is placed inside a completely palace, that mantains the charm and style of Venetian 18th Century. It faces the “Canale di Cannaregio” canal, next to the “Ponte dei Tre Archi” bridge, in the very heart of Venetians’ Venice.

The typical entrance lounge on the ground floor with the original 18th Century ceiling is enriched with precious decorations and a gorgeous Murano chandelier which dominates the hall. Here are the reception and a small bar opened 24 hours a day Artisan masters have created inside the rooms the antique Venetian style with all modern comforts: bathroom with bath tub or shower, hairdryer, direct telephone, sat Tv, minibar, safe box and air conditioning. Some rooms overlook the canal while others have a view of one of the few private interior gardens in venice where our guests can have breakfast during the warm season.

Hotel Casa Verardo

Hotel Casa Verardo is an ancient noble Palace of the XVI-century, notified by the italian law as ‘Residenza d’Epoca’ (Historic Palazzo) for its architectural and historical importance. It has been recently restored with traditional techniques.
Located at only 200 meters far from Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s square is at a 3-minute-walk). Close to ‘Ponte dei Sospiri’ and San Zaccaria.

Guests will find athmosphere, quietness and spacious salons. The palazzo has 3 floors (with lift), 2 ‘noble floors’, Internet point, bar lounge, 2 panoramic terraces over Venice, internet ADSL access from the common areas and from many rooms.

Buffet breakfast is also served in a sunny terrace with canal view.

From this year: an evocative XVI-century private courtyard is available for guests’ relax.

ROOMS
Our rooms are fitted with original furnitures and curtains.
‘deluxe’ rooms are more spacious and charming, often with a pleasant view.

All rooms are fitted with:

private bathroom (tub and/or shower-box, toilette) – hairdryer – mini bar – TV-sat – air conditioning (warm/cold) – safe-box – direct-line phone

Ristorante Bistrot de Venise

The“Bistrot de Venise“ takes you through an intriguing and fascinating journey through the history of Venetian cuisine and fine wine. Open since 1993, this charming place is the epitome of a uber chic and trendy restaurant, but the touches of class are equally present, making this one of those rarities where classical and contemporary come together in a most beautiful harmony.

Since the time it has thrown its doors to the public, the Bistrot the Venise has attracted various writers, poets and other well known personalities who have lent it the air of being a cultural epicentre. There’s also a sense of soothing calm; the décor is understated and elegant and the dimly lit rooms, stained glass paintings, dark wood, and cream walls with old framed photographs and posters help to create a convivial and welcoming atmosphere. The al fresco arrangement is true to its name, providing a beautiful setting in the gently unfolding dusk, perfect for a romantic and intimate dinner.

A look at the menu will surprise those who are expecting typical Italian fare, because their basic premise is to introduce the tastes of historical Venetian cuisine, going back by quite a few centuries, to the 14thonwards. Naturally, the tastes are unique and pleasing and something you will remember with delight. Consider the old fashioned pasta with saffron, lamb meat and offal sauce followed by the veal liver with onions and polenta and ending with an almond and pistachio pudding with candied lemon as an excellent example of the sampling menu.

An à la carte in this section could bring you hors d’oeuvres such as carpaccio of marinated sturgeon on artichoke; duck breast confit with mango chutney and fennel jelly or a duet of salt cod fish with chick peas. For first course, there’s homemade large ravioli filled with game and pumpkin sauce; tagliatelle with lagoon eel and aromatic herbs, or risotto with dried stock fish.

As the meal progresses, the main courses may include venison fillet with eggplant flan and sautéed vegetable pie; fish baked with potatoes, tomato, olives and caper fruits or baked veal tongue with spices and stewed savoy cabbage. End with fresh cheese and pine nut fritters with wine and cinnamon sauce; glazed beetroots, mascarpone cream and macaroons or crème brûlée with pumpkin and ginger ice cream.

As part of the venture of delving into historical food, the wines at Bistrot de Venise also mirror this fascination with the past and you can spot many a rare wine in their enoteca. Their research has been deep and accurate, helping them uncover unique gems of the wine tradition. Some of the finds include Bianchetta, Rabosi and Oseleta varieties as well as the great classics of the North East and they have over 60 wines by the glass with more than 200 highly select Italian and French labels. Regular wine tasting sessions and other events make this a well loved hub. More information can be found on their Website.

Ristorante Ai Due Vescovi

Elegance, atmosphere, good cuisine are found at the “Ai Due Vescovi” Restaurant in Venice, located in the heart of the city, only 50 metres away from Piazza San Marco.
his renowned restaurant has an eye for detail and offers an innovative cuisine.
Its fresh home-made pasta and products, which are carefully purchased every day by the owner at the city’s markets, have made the restaurant unique and unequalled in its genre.

Renovated in 2008 with a classical style and attention to detail, the restaurant fully conveys the true values of old Venetian restaurants and offers various dining rooms, including a private room that is perfect for a romantic candle-lit dinner.
The ceilings with their original wooden beams dating from the 1600s, the precious embroidered Venetian fabrics and the nettle have been carefully chosen to offer customers a unique and refined atmosphere.
The owner is Mr Nino Donato.

Hotel Garden Terme

Where nature meets wellness, where good food and wine delight the senses, where quality hospitality is not only a concept but a quintessence.

To create conviviality….look no further than the Hotel Garden!

Within the park of the Eugaein Hills, just a few kilometers from Padova and the marvellous Venice, the Hotel Garden of Montegrotto has been taking care of its customers with:

  • 1200 m.sq of swimming pools
  • Underwater music
  • Emotional showers and a whirlpool system
  • 51 double rooms, 53 single rooms, 7 suites, 6 junior suites, balcony, telephone, air conditioning, satellite tv, inside wall safe, and minibar.
  • Packages to satisfy every kind of demand
  • A loyalty system which rewards the fidelity of our costumers.

We draw advantage from the ancient natural resources available to us such as the Eugaenean Thermal hot spring, in use since 49 b.c. Our team of professionals have the ability to give to you a wide range of treatments, allowing a state of heightened well-being beginning with the mud therapy. The mud, tested by the University of Padova, is characterized by a beneficial algae (ETS-5) which is unique in the world and available at our hotel.

Hotel Danieli

The Hotel Danieli is a masterfully restored palace synonymous with the splendor and romance of Venice and just steps away from the Piazza San Marco, its Basilica, as well as legendary sites such as the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. The main building is the original 14th century palace of Doge Dandolo’s family, a Venetian gothic landmark lavishly appointed with pink marble, stained glass, ceilings decorated with gold leaf, Murano glass chandeliers, and antiques. These glorious interiors are rivaled only by the captivating panoramic views from our rooftop restaurant, Restaurant Terrazza Danieli.

Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2005 Gold List Reserve and 2001 Readers’ Choice Awards List, the Hotel Danieli has been the luxury hotel preferred by discerning visitors to Venice for generations.

Hotel Patavium

Welcome to Hotel Patavium in the historical centre of Padua.

A little, charming hotel, with only 20 rooms, that wants to give you the comforts of private house, in the heart of one of the most important cultural centres of Veneto.
The Hotel is in the historical old centre of Padua, easily reachable for people that comes by car or by train (it’s near the station), few minutes from wonderful Scrovegni’s Chapel and typical squares. But we’re also near the Padua EXPO A new hotel, inaugurated in 2009, where common spaces recreate a special old style ambience, exalting the typical familiar feeling of rooms, respecting the genuine Veneto’s tradition.
Few comfortable rooms where you can find all services at the most high levels, hydro massage to relax, large terraces, interior garden: an experience to remember.
VISITING VENICE
The wonderful Venice is easily reachable by car o by train (only 30 Km).
You can reach the raylway station in few minutes by foot, where the trains to Venice are very frequent and thake 20-25 minutes to Venice.
VISITING PADUA
By foot you can also visit Caffè Pedrocchi, Palazzo della Ragione, the famose Patavium University, Palazzo Zabarella, Orto Botanico, S. Antonios church, Prato della Valle etc.

Hotel Villa Alberti

The Hotel Villa Alberti, a comfortable and elegant 18th-century Venetian Villa, is situated in a quiet site along the Riviera del Brenta, just a few minutes far from Venice and Padua.
The newly reconstructed and decorated hotel combines the charming style of ancient buildings with modern comfort.
The luxuriant park surrounding the Villa, is enclosed by an old boundary wall. There are the typical features of the historical Venetian garden: a main path with hedges, stautues, a wood with secular trees, the orchard and a quiet area for the solarium.
The friendly welcome and the staff always willing to satisfy your needs and to suggest you the most interesting itineraries will make your stay a pleasant holiday.

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Introduction: My name is Carlyn Walter, I am a lively, glamorous, healthy, clean, powerful, calm, combative person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.