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The majesty of San Marco’s
Square, the Carnival, the Gondolas….in this area
you could find all the main symbols of this wonderful and unique
city, that is Venice! The Basilica of San Marco,
with more than two square kilometres of beautiful mosaics and its
multicoloured marbles inside the church, the big Bell-tower and
the renaissance Clock Tower will wonder you for
their beauty and charm. The big Square, where hundreds of friendly
pigeons everyday play with the tourists, each year hosts one of
the world’s most famous Carnival, characterised by superb
masks, costumes, shows, parades and historical processions. In the
adjacent Piazzetta, stands the imponent Palazzo Ducale,
with its light-pink facade and rectangular plan, from you which
you will be surprised by an extended and enchanting view of the
lagoon, where lie many little boats and Gondolas. |
What
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This area so rich of culture, art
and traditions, will enthusiast the visitor! Walking here around,
you’ll be suprised to discover so many important sights, starting
from the magnificent Teatro La Fenice, one of Italy's
oldest opera houses, re-opened after a long period of restoration
at the end of 2003. You should also not miss the impressive Winding-Stairs
of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and the big Campo
S. Stefano, which was once the site of Carnival feasts,
balls and popular bull fights. Many well-know museums are located
in this area: the imposing Palazzo Grassi, the
important Peggy Guggenhein Collection and the Galleria
dell’Accademia, which is unquestionably the most
extraordinary collection of Venetian art in the world. Passing the
fascinating Bridge of the Accademy you will discover the Church
of Santa Maria della Salute, that host some impressive
paintings by Tiziano and Tintoretto. |
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The Castello area is very close
to S.Mark’s Square, and it is mainly characterised by the
enchating and most famous city’s promenade of Riva
degli Schiavoni, from which you will have an unforgettable
view of the lagoon, of S. Giorgio Maggiore Island
and, in distance, of S.Elena Island and Lido. Many of the Canaletto’s
drawings of the XVII century, show The Riva degli Schiavoni with
many sailing boats and gondolas. Also nowadays you will find there
many magnificent Gondolas, symbols of Venice and of Romance. The
area is also rich in various and beautiful churches and it is characterised
by the famous Ponte dei Sospiri and by the Historical
Navy Museum. |
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What to see
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During your stay in Venice, you
should spend at least one night in the well-know Casinò
of Venice! In Cannaregio area is in fact located the most
prestigious Municipal Casino' of Venice, hosted in the beautiful
renaissance Palace of Ca' Vendramin Calergi, on the Grand Canal.
The charm of the splendid halls magnificently decorated creates
a background, unique to the exciting nights that the gaming house
knows how to offer its guests. Walking through the Grand Canal,
you will find then the important Museum of Cà d’Oro,
whose name means "House of Gold”, because of the abundant
gilding and colours that once adorned the facade. Nowadays the museum
host many works of art by Titian and Tintoretto. Discover in this
area various ancient churches, such as the little Church
of San Marziale, the Church of Madonna dell’Orto,
which contains several beautiful frescoes and the Church
of S. Maria dei Miracoli, whose facade is entirely covered
with fine marbles. |
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What to
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Thanks to its strategical position,
really in the heart of Venice, San Polo area is considered one of
the best starting point for visiting museums and major monuments.
The imponent and beautiful Rialto Brigde over the
Canal Grande, characterises the area, with its Rialto Markets and
its little shops. In San Polo, you can’t miss the Modern Art
Museum “Cà Pesaro”, with masterpieces
by Klimt, Chagall, and Kandinsky. In the southern part, you will
see the imposing Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Friari
and the Renaissance architecture of the adjoining Scuola
Grande di San Rocco, in which you will discover works by
Tintoretto. In Campo San Polo, the largest square
of Venice after Piazza San Marco, you can also visit the Church
of San Polo, with art works by Veronese, Tiepolo and Tintoretto.
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This quite extended area, which
comprehends two main districts (Santa Croce and Dorsoduro) characterised
by many narrow streets and little channels, is very close to the
main important Venice sights, but in the meantime is less turistic
and more quiet than the others. In the area it is located the Venice
University, and many schools. Discover the sumptuous Palace
of Cà Rezzonico, which hosts the 18th century
Venice Museum with many works of art by Canaletto and Tiepolo. Very
close to the museum, you will find Campo San Barnaba
and the famous Ponte dei Pugni, a bridge on whose
top, in ancient times, traditional fights used to take place between
rival factions of Venice. The area is very rich on art and characterised
by many important churches, such as the Church of San Sebastiano,
one of the Renaissance jewels and the well-know Scuola Grande
dei Carmini. |
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What
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Let your fantasy run away and imagine
to live in Venice during a Carnival of the XV century: you are in
Piazza Santa Lucia and people are playing a spectacular football
match.
In 1530, the most famous football match between the florentines
against the German occupiers (that have lost the match) was played.
Today, the competition is kept up annually in historic costumes
in the same square, to commemorate the historical event.
The beautiful Church of Santa Lucia, located in
the square, presents on its interior some precious frescoes by Giotto
and his pupil Taddeo Gaddi and, in its cloister, is a masterpiece
of Renaissance’s architecture: the Brunelleschi’s Cappella
de’ Pazzi. Going on our walk, we’ll find the
interesting church dedicated to Sant’Ambrogio and the imponent
Synagogue of Venice in its great Spanish-Moorish style. |
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This area is a really good point
of departure for discovering Venice and its main important sights.
People gravitate in Santa Lucia area because here it lies the well-equipped
Santa Lucia Railway Station, from which you will
be easily connected by many “vaporetti” and water-taxis
through the Canal Grande, to all Venice’s attractions. Discover
the old churches which lie in the area: the Church
Scalzi, with a fresco by Tiepolo, and the Church
of San Giobbe of the15th century. Not very far from the
station, there is the Palazzo Labia, with its three
facades decorated with eagles. The area is also well characterised
by the Ghetto, that has not lost with the passing
of time its ethnic character, with many Jewish shops, two Synagogues
and a small Museum. |
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What to
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If you visit Venice, you cant’
miss the appeal of a beach so close to one of the world's most romantic
cities! When you arrive to Lido you will see in distance the beautiful
view of Venice and of the S. Mark’s Belltower (only 15 minutes
of Vaporetto) . The view of the blue sea and of the sea-gulls will
accompany you during your walks in Lido. The long beaches, the sea,
the charming and relaxing atmosphere of the island, with its exclusive
hotels and the famous Palazzo del Cinema that hosts,
each year, the International Venice Film Festival,
will remain impressed in you as one of main souvenirs of this superb
lagoon! |
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What to
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