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  • Hotel Palazzo Stern Venice

    Palazzo Stern is an exclusive residence, situated in an authentic Moorish palace of the XV century, once belonged to the Malpaga family (the same which gave its name to the river running next to the hotel), in the very heart of Venice, overlooking the...

  • Novecento Boutique Hotel Venice

    Located in the very heart of Venice, between Piazza San Marco and the Accademia, the Novecento Boutique Hotel is a magical encounter between East and West. A relaxing atmosphere will welcome you in this charming hotel where Eastern-inspired furnishings...

  • Hotel Flora Venice

    The Hotel Flora is anelegant XVII century property located in the very heart of Venice, a few steps from Calle XXII Marzo, between Campo Santa Maria del Giglio and Campo San Moisè, close to Piazza San Marco. In the past it was frequented by numerous Venetian...

  • Hotel Santa Chiara Venice

    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...

  • Hotel Residenza Parisi Venice

    Situated in front of the Grand Canal and built in the year 2000, Parisi Residence is the new part of the nearby Hotel Santa Chiara***, to which it's directly adjoined. In fact, this small building, which is in no way inferior to the more renowned Hotel...

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It is no possible to imagine Venice without its lagoon. Probably Venice would lose a good part of its fascination and charming if the lagoon has not been there. For this reason Venice and its lagoon has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
From the fourteenth to the sixteenth century, this city-state governed the Mediterranean basin, and was one of the world's most important economic and political centres, known also by the name of 'La Serenissima'. From the ninth to the twelfth century Venice developed into a city state (an Italian thalassocracy or Repubblica Marinara, the other three being Genoa, Pisa, and Amalfi). Its strategic position at the head of the Adriatic made Venetian naval and commercial power almost invulnerable. The city became a flourishing trade center between Western Europe and the rest of the world (especially the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic world).
The heart of Venice is St. Mark's Square, in addition to St. Mark's Basilica, the cathedral of Venice, the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. For its opulent design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power from the 11th century on, the building was known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro ("church of gold").
The Doge's palace, in typical gothic-venetian style, was in the past the residence of the Doge of venice; now is one of the most important museum in the world.
Venice is more than ever a city devoted to art, in all its forms. Historic art can be seen in its numerous museums, which display the most beautiful original works of art by the artists who gave a major contribution to the history of art. Venice is also known as the "City of lovers" because the absence of cars allows people to take long and serene walks, reached only by the sound of water washing the shores.
The romanticism par excellence? A nice tour in gondola through Venice's waterways and passing under the famous Bridge of Sighs or Rialto Bridge!
Do not forget to visit La Fenice Theater, Saint Mark's Clock, the several monumental palaces, the museums and the isle of Murano, known for its glass making, particularly lampworking.
The highest point of the year in Venice is the Carnival, with ten days of celebrations, dancing, music and fun, featuring thousands of masked characters dressed in fabulous costumes based on sumptuous eighteenth century clothes or just on the imagination, while the historic buildings are the venues for exclusive parties.
Venice is still a cultural centre of primary importance. The Biennial art exhibition has been hosting major art exhibitions since 1895, and is now a laboratory for artistic training and production, consisting of various sections - Architecture and Visual Arts (which alternate every two years) and Film, Dance, Music, and Theatre, which take place every year, with a packed schedule of events.
In September the spotlight falls on the Film Festival, which takes place on the Lido, and rivals Hollywood, Cannes, and Berlin for importance.

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