Venice is extraordinary. An aerial view of this north Italian city reveals several islands situated in a vast saltwater lagoon. Each island is entirely covered in buildings; natural rivers and grid-based canals replace what, in any normal city, would be streets and roads. Which begs the questions: Where is the land? What are all these historic structures standing upon?
The mud flats and marshes were originally settled by fishermen but with the advent of sea trade Venice became an important port of call, and by the 13th Century was the richest city in Europe. The result today is a beautiful, unique city; this means visitors far outnumber residents, but with good reason.
The historic heart of Venice is found in the southern loop of the Canal Grande around the Piazza San Marco. The impressive sights include St Mark's Basilica and Campanile, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Here also are found the designer boutiques, small luxury hotels, chic restaurants and elegant cafes of picture postcard Venice.
Although this sestiere is an obligatory part of any trip to Venice, many of the boutique hotels are located in equally beautiful but less imposing areas, such as the picturesque Dorsoduro, home to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Accademia art gallery and the stunning Santa Maria della Salute.
This hotel offers luxurious and refined design in the heart of Venice, in the most peaceful area of the city. It is just a short walk away from the Accademia Gallery, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the ...
Experience this antique Palace in the picturesque Dorsoduro area in the center of Venice, overlooking the San Vio canal, conveniently located between the Accademia museum and the "Peggy Guggenheim" fo...
The Ca'Pisani was converted from the end of the 16th century "palazzo" a landmark not only in the sense of historic grandeur, but also in the sense of progress. Using futurist materials, warmly access...
The house, which once belonged to Alma Mahler, the 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 int...
Immersed in one of the most enchanting areas of Venice, Palazzo Soderini can be reached in few minutes from S.Marco square through Riva degli Schiavoni, one of the most famous and enjoyable Venetian p...
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