Issue link: https://viewer.e-digitaleditions.com/i/130290
VENICE Built on 117 small islands at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea, Venice is unlike any other city in the world. No matter how many times you have seen photos of it, nothing will prepare you for the real thing. You must walk everywhere in Venice and where you can't walk, you go by water. Venice has 150 canals and more than 400 bridges, with its historic center divided into six quarters. The main thoroughfare is the Grand Canal that intersects each of the six quarters as it twists along the length of Venice. One of the best ways to explore the architectural beauty of the city is by a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal allowing you a unique vantage point to admire palaces and buildings along the water. Ca TRE ARCHI CIMITERO na de CANNAREGIO Santa Lucia Train Station Grand S. MARCUOLA FERROVIA PIAZZALE ROMA Can Fo S. TOMÀ CA' REZZONICO G ra nd C ana am en te an ov e OSPEDALE CIVILE SAN ZACCARIA CASTELLO Bacino San Marco VALLARESSO d C anal SALUTE ZATTERE/ TRAGHETTO Can FOND. NUOVE Nu Piazza San Marco al S. GIORGIO ZITELLE S. ZACCARIA ARSENALE San M C a n a rc o al San Giorgio Maggiore to Lido PALANCA/TRAGHETTO REDENTORI HOTEL DANIELI o o o o o Combining convenience, supreme comfort and a magnificent atmosphere, Hotel Danieli occupies an excellent location on Riva degli Schiavoni, with easy access to Piazza San Marco. Of the three palaces that make up the hotel, the 14th century Palazzo Dandolo was once the residence of the Doge Dandolo family. Murano glass chandeliers, ornately carved pink marble columns, stained glass, delicately woven rugs and dramatic high ceilings adorned with golden leaves frame the majestic staircase within the palace. LUNA HOTEL BAGLIONI o o o o o The oldest hotel in Venice stands in the heart of the city near the Piazza San Marco, overlooking San Giorgio Island. This aristocratic hotel dates from the 12th century, with soaring frescoed ceilings, Murano chandeliers and antique furniture. Guestrooms, many of which have balconies, are splendidly appointed with period-style furnishings, magnificent chandeliers and objets d'art. Watersports, golf, horseback riding and tennis are located on nearby Lido Island. MOLINO STUCKY HILTON VENICE o o o o o The Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is an elegant five-star hotel with 379 luxuriously appointed rooms. Located on the Giudecca Island, Molino Stucky Hilton Venice offers the best in leisure facilities: the exclusive Fitness and Wellness Center, the stunning rooftop swimming pool with breathtaking views of Venice, and the "Bars and Restaurants Collection" offering six bars and restaurants with menus for even the most discerning of palates. Venice vi CELESTIA BAUER L 'HOTEL o o o o o The Bauer L'Hotel is a fine example of 1940's Italian architecture and sits in the heart of Venice, overlooking the Baroque church of San Moise and the Canal of Camp San Moise. The 22 suites and 97 rooms retain their nostalgic charm with classic-style furnishings and modern facilities. Some rooms have balconies with a charming view of a small side canal used frequently by gondoliers. 34 nd l SAN MARCO ecca Na Rialto Bridge S. SAMUELE Gr Giud Cimitero San Michele SAN STAE SANTA CROCE SAN POLO S. BASILIO lle al S.M. DEL GIGLIO Filled with hundreds of years of history, The Palazzo Ducale and St. Marks Basilica exude pure Venetian culture and the magnificent façade is a sight unto itself. Venice's culture reigns during the world famous Carnival, held each year in February where masks and 18th century attire create a magical tradition, and the event itself is undoubtedly one of the world's most unique experiences. While you can easily spend weeks visiting the amazing sights of Venice, the city is also a popular weekend destination or a wonderful addition to an extended stay in Italy. le 0 0 miles km 1/2 1/2