Accademia House
(Rio San Trovaso - Venezia)
In the heart of Venice, Dorsoduro, San Trovaso, close to the grand canal.
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The character of Venice and the Veneto is determined by its natural and unique vocation: the sea, (cosmopolitan, colonial, mercantile wealthy, facing the Orient) freedom and independence Vicinity: the bridge of wonders (Maravegie) * the palazzi of Rio San Trovaso which include every architectural genre from Gothic to baroque. This includes Palazzo Contarini Corfu by Scamozzi, where Galileo first used his telescope (see photo of observatory on the roof) * the "squero" one of the few places where they repair gondolas * the Grand Canal and palazzi * the Rialto Bridge * Accademy of Fine Arts (Accademia) * Peggy Guggenheim Museum * St. Mark's Square * the bridge of Sighs * the original Jewish ghetto * the lagoon, Lido and the islands of Murano, Burano * Palladian villas on the Brenta canal * Palmanova, the only ideal city ever completed * Aquileia, the Roman town * Padua * Vicenza * Verona * Mantova * Ravenna *.
The apartment used to be owned by the families of two "doges" and was entirely rebuilt in the 18th century by Gian Antonio Selva, architect of the great "Fenice" theatre.
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For 4 guests the rental is Euro 1,629 / week
Air conditioning * HI-FI stereo, Sat TV * elevator.
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Further details: The Palazzo is situated in "Dorsoduro" quarter. It is on the main boat ferry line between the stops of "Accademia" and "Zattere". It is close to the British Consulate, the Anglican Church and the Accademia Hotel, much favoured by royal families
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