The fascination of Venice

The traditions of the Venetians come alive in all their events and celebrations.
They can be seen in the hand-blown glass made on the island of Murano!
And in the precious, hand-embroidered Burano lace!
The magic comes alive in the Venetian songs which invariably accompany gondola rides!
And is present the squares and narrow streets throughout the city.
It can be felt in every palace and church passed on the way to the most important sights in the historic city centre, such as the delightful St. Mark's square and the imposing Rialto Bridge.

But the city of the Doges is also unique because of its squares teaming with Venetians and the charm of its surroundings: the beautiful northern part of the lagoon with its smaller islands and the famous Lido which every years hosts the Cinema Exhibition and which both Venetians and tourists alike flock to over the summer months.


The near cities venete

The Hotel is strategically positioned within easy reach of the nearby cities of Treviso, Padua, Vicenza and Verona.

The imposing Venetian Villas are dotted along the Brenta Riviera , which leads to Padua, the city famous for St. Anthony and the Scrovegni Chapel with frescoes painted by Giotto. But Padua i salso famous for having the second oldest university in the world, after Bologna, and the renowned Caffè Pedrocchi.

Another destination for all lovers is Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, which also has a Roman Arena where the world's most famous operas are performed. In Piazza delle Erbe you will find the Merchant's House, a column with the lion of St. Mark and a 2000 year-old fountain.

And Vicenza is the destination of those looking for Palladio architecture; the entire city bears the hallmark of this great artist in its art and history, and the famous Villas are dotted around the surrounding area.

The city which is most often compared with Venice is Treviso. The Medieval city, which was built on ancient canals, is surrounded by mighty walls, the gates of which date back to the period of the Republic of Venice (15th century).