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Venice - The Origins
of the Sinking City by Richard Monk
Often called the sinking city, Venice
is a wonderful place to spend a few weeks walking up and down little alleys.
To truly enjoy the city, however, one needs to know how it came to be.
Italy is one of the most interesting
countries in all of Europe. The culture, language, climate and even the
boot shape of the country are all things that draw people to Italy and
its history. Within Italy, there are many cities that also attract people,
including Rome and Venice. Venice, Italy is particularly engaging and deserves
more than just a glance.
Venice has a long and varied past.
It was supposedly founded in 422 AD by Romans who were fleeing the Goths.
The Goths, in turn, were trying to conquer areas of the Roman Empire. However,
there are no concrete records of when exactly Venice was founded. |
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| Starting in the ninth
century AD and continuing on into the twelfth century, Venice became a
city state similar to other city states such as Genoa and Pisa. Strategically,
Venice was strong, as it was situated at the edge of the Adriatic Sea and
was virtually untouchable. It's naval and other marine forces made it a
center of commerce for the region. Construction on the Venetian Arsenal
started in 1104, and when Venice gained control of the Brenner pass in
1178, they also obtained all the rights to the silver trade from Germany.
This made the city one of the economic powers of the time... read
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| Also read: Discover
Venice by Giuseppe Longo |
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Abbazia
Hotel Venice
Set in a converted 19th
century abbey belonging to the order of the Barefoot Carmelite Friars of
Venice, the Abbazia Hotel is located in the Cannaregio district of Venice.
The hotel is just 150 meters from Venice's main transport hub, the Santa
Lucia railway station. The Hotel Abbazia's baroque chapel features a Carrara
marble façade, gold friezes and 18th century statues of the Madonna,
Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist and Saint Sebastian. Guests can relax
with a glass of wine in the tranquillity of the inner garden. There are
numerous shops and restaurants located along the fashionable Calle Priuli
Dei Cavaletti, where the hotel is located. Venice Marco Polo Airport is
20 kilometers from the hotel. The Flybus operates between the airport and
Piazzale Roma terminal, 800 meters from the hotel. A regular waterboat
service and water taxis run from the airport to Venice. There are scheduled
bus services to Padua, Mestre and Venice. |
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Alloggi
Agli Artisti Hotel Venice
The Alloggi Agli Artisti
is a budget hotel set within a traditional Venetian-style building, less
than two kilometres from San Rocco and the Rialto. The 35 guestrooms are
decorated in light colours with patterned fabrics and simple furnishings.
Modern amenities include air conditioning, wireless Internet access (surcharge),
televisions, telephones, and hair dryers. Rooms come with private or shared
bathrooms.
Guests can consult the 24-hour
front desk for sightseeing assistance and information on tours on Venice's
Grand Canal, which runs underneath the hotel. The hotel is air-conditioned
throughout. For guests wishing to explore the surrounding area, the Guggenheim
Museum, the Accademia, the Ducal Palace and San Marco Square are all two
kilometres away and the sandy beaches of Venice Lido are at a four kilometre
distance. |
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Best
Western Albergo San Marco Venice
The early 19th-century Best
Western Albergo San Marco is located in Venice, Italy, within 50 metres
of St Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs. Venice Marco Polo Airport
(VCE) is eight kilometres away. Built in 1809, the Best Western Albergo
San Marco hotel is a waterfront property painted in yellow with dark shutters.
Babysitting services are available at the hotel. Best Western Albergo San
Marco offers guests a complimentary continental breakfast. The relaxed
Restaurant La Colombia has dark wood panelling, and serves regional and
international dishes. The informal San Marco bar has a tiled floor and
curved, polished wood bar, with drinks and snacks on the menu. The Best
Western Albergo San Marco hotel has multilingual staff at the 24-hour front
desk who can help plan itineraries. |
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Bauer
Hotel, Venice
Coalescing a sense of modern
style along with state-of-the-art facilities and thoughtful service, the
Bauer Hotel Venice is an ideal retreat for both business and leisure travellers
alike. Boasting a fantastic location in Venice, the Bauer Hotel Venice
is quietly tucked away on a private street enabling excellent accessibility
to world class shopping centres, elegant boutiques as well as many other
interesting landmarks that are found in the surrounding area. The guestroom
facilities cater for all types of accommodation requirements, whether you
are staying overnight for business or leisure purposes. All of the rooms
are tastefully decorated with high quality furnishings for maximum comfort
and relaxation. A journey to Venice is not complete without visiting the
celebrated on-site restaurants that serve great food in a casual, yet refined
atmosphere. You can also escape from the hustle and bustle of the city
by relaxing with an exotic drink the lounge bar. |
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Boscolo
Hotel Bellini Venice
The Boscolo Hotel Bellini
is a deluxe-class hotel located 10 kilometers from Marco Polo Airport.
Guests will appreciate all that this upbeat hotel has to offer, from the
moment they check in until the moment they leave. A good location, nice
amenities and service that is unparalleled makes this property the ideal
choice for both business and leisure travelers. Adding to the comfort and
convenience is the fact that the hotel provides easy access to surrounding
venues and sights all guests will want to explore. Beautifully appointed
guest rooms create an air of serenity. The rooms are spacious, comfortable
and the perfect place to relax after a long day of sightseeing, shopping
or business. Each of the rooms are equipped with the modern amenities today's
travelers have come to expect. Personable and professional, the Boscolo
Hotel Bellini's well-trained staff provides outstanding hospitality. They
are on call to help with any need. The hotel is close to area dining, shopping
and entertainment venues. |
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Cà
Bragadin Carabba Venice
The Palazzo Bragadin Carabba
is located in Venice, Italy, 200 metres from the Rialto Bridge. The iconic
St Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs are 600 metres away. Venice Marco
Polo Airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel. Set in a 14th-century Gothic
palace, this family-run bed and breakfast has distinctive mullioned windows
and leaded glass. The air-conditioned lobby has a 24-hour front desk and
concierge service, where staff can assist with tourist queries and offer
currency exchange. Wireless Internet access is available. Palazzo Bragadin
Carabba serves a daily breakfast for a surcharge. The Rialto Market
gives a taste of the real Venice. The market square is home to Venice's
oldest public house, dating back to the mid-15th century. |
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Ca'
Formenta Venice
The waterfront Hotel Ca
Formenta is a renovated palazzo in Venice, Italy. The hotel is located
in a residential area, 350 metres from the Biennale Gardens and within
1 kilometre of St Mark's Square. Venice attractions like Basilica San Marco
are less than one kilometre away, while Venice Lido's beaches are 15 minutes
by water bus. The Hotel Ca Formenta is set in a restored palazzo dating
back to the 14th century, when the neighbourhood was home to traders selling
wares to Venice's merchant and war ships. The concierge desk offers restaurant
recommendations and advice on sightseeing tours. The Ca Formenta Bar serves
snacks and drinks all day in the shaded inner courtyard, and at tables
with lagoon views, set up outside the hotel. The hotel also offers a complimentary
buffet breakfast and room service. In contrast with St Mark's Square,
the restaurants and cafés around Hotel Ca Formenta and Via Garibaldi
are more popular with Venice locals than with tourists. |
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Hilton
Molino Stucky Venice
The Hilton Molino Stucky
Venice is situated in the Venetian Lagoon, on the fashionable island of
Giudecca. Venice's iconic St Mark's Square is one kilometre away by boat.
Originally a flourmill built in the 19th century, the Hilton Molino Stucky
Venice is an imposing 9-storey property with a red-brick frontage with
turrets and distinctive windows. The property features an in-house fitness
centre offering the services of a personal trainer and offers a spa tub,
sauna and beauty services. Surrounded by sun terraces, the outdoor rooftop
pool offers panoramic views of Venice and the lagoon. Authentic Italian
specialities are served in the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice's main restaurant.
The ninth-floor bar serves light snacks and cocktails against a backdrop
of panoramic Venice views. Drinks are also served on the terrace, while
the lounge bar offers afternoon tea. The water sports and beaches of Venice
Lido are popular with both locals and tourists and are a 2-kilometre waterbus
ride from the hotel. |
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Hotel
Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice
The family-run Hotel Carlton
and Grand Canal is located in Venice, Italy, in the Santa Croce quarter
on the Grand Canal promenade, 50 metres from the waterbus stop and 250
metres from the Jewish Ghetto. Rialto Bridge is 15 minutes away by waterbus,
and St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace are a 20-minute ride away. Piazzale
Roma, Venice's main entry point, is within 250 metres. The 4-storey
Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal has a terracotta facade with 100 windows.
This renovated, 18th-century palazzo is lit up at night. Leaded-glass windows,
18th-century Venetian chairs with silver trims, and rich fabrics decorate
the Bar Carlton Café which overlooks the Grand Canal promenade.
Coffees, cocktails and snacks are served on the outdoor terrace during
warmer months. Complimentary buffet breakfasts are served. The hotel has
a relaxing courtyard area for guests to use. A 15-minute waterbus ride
away is Venice Lido, which offers, beaches, watersports, tennis, bike hire
and golf. |
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Hotel
Gritti Palace Venice
The Hotel Gritti Palace
is an historic 16th century palazzo situated on Venice's Grand Canal within
500 meters of St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. Guests can browse
the daily newspapers in the lobby, use the Internet or take advantage of
the private boat service to the Lido. Two dining options are available:
Decorated with Murano glass, marble and hand-made stuccoes, Club Del Doge
is a romantic restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the Grand
Canal, serving a range of Mediterranean and Venetian specialties. Bar Longhi
serves a range of snacks, drinks and cocktails in an intimate setting decorated
with 18th century paintings, marble and Murano glass. The hotel houses
a range of boutiques selling Venetian handicrafts, masks and glass, and
offers cooking courses during certain months of the year |
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Hotel
Principe - Gardena Hotels, Venice
Hotel Principe is on the
Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. From the hotel, the Jewish Ghetto and the
Ca' d'Oro are 1 kilometer away. Steps from a train depot, the hotel is
about 2 kilometers from the famous Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge.
Hotel Principe's three historic buildings retain their Old World charm
with the central building retaining its 15th-century façade. On
the canal side, gondolas and water taxis arrive at the hotel's red-and-black-striped
mooring. From the street, entrance is through a large marble lobby with
comfortable sofas. Serving breakfasts and dinners, the Principe Ristorante
offers Italian specialties in a room that features yellow-marble floors
and Murano glass chandeliers. The restaurant has a wall of windows that
face the waterfront terrace that is open during the summer. Marco Polo
Bar serves from late morning to late night. Ca' d'Oro (correctly Palazzo
Santa Sofia), 1 kilometer from the hotel, is one of the most beautiful
palazzos on the Grand Canal in Venice. |
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