venice resources
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Red House Company is a dependable and professional company that personally manages every upscale apartment and home they rent in Venice. www.veniceredhouse.com
Hotel Saturnia, San Marco 2398, is my personal choice for my next visit to Venice and also home to La Caravella Restaurant. This beautiful and classic hotel is within close proximity of Piazza San Marco and all of the historic sites in that area. www.hotelsaturnia.it
โBuilding Bridgesโ Sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn at Venice Biennale 2019
Photo: Elena Bandurka
TRADITIONAL HISTORICAL MUST-SEES
Palazzo Ducale, The Dogeโs Palace, Piazza San Marco. This massive Gothic structure housed public offices, courtrooms, prisons, the Dogeโs apartments, stables, armories, and other facilities. It also has Tintorettoโs massive creation Paradise in the Great Council room of the Dogeโs Palace. www.palazzoducale.visitmuve.it
Basilica San Marco, St. Markโs Church, San Marco, 328. Open daily for prayers and sightseeing. www.basilicasanmarco.it
Torre dellโOrologio, The Clock Tower, Piazza San Marco. Info and tickets to the astrological clock thatโs been keeping time for Venetians for over 500 years. www.torreorologio.visitmuve.it
The Campanile di San Marco, San Marco 328. Great views of the Piazza San Marco from atop the bell tower. www.aviewoncities.com/venice/campanile
Ponte di Rialto, The Rialto Bridge. Shops line both sides of this landmark crossing the Grand Canal.
EXCELLENT MUSUEMS
Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Campo San Polo, 3052. In 1478 the confraternity was established and commissioned Tintoretto to adorn all the walls and ceilings with his artwork. www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en
Caโ Rezzonico, Dorsoduro 3136. Museum of 18th Century Venice and the palatial home of the Rezzonico family. www.carezzonico.visitmuve.it
Peggy Guggenheim Museum, 704 Dorsoduro, just east of the Accademia bridge along the Grand Canal. This is Peggy Guggenheimโs palace that she lived in and it houses the collection of her 20th century art. www.guggenheimvenice.it/inglese/default.html
Venice Biennale: Every year the famous biennale exhibits, on alternating years, art or architecture exhibits from countries from all over the world. www.labiennale.org
Gallerie Accademia, Campo della Carita, Dorsoduro 1050. An incredible collection of Venetian paintings and home to many of Tintorettoโs masterpieces including The Miracle of the Slave. www.gallerieaccademia.it/en
Museum Correr, on the Piazza San Marco. Imperial apartments of the former King of Italy, and also many ongoing exhibitions. www.correr.visitmuve.it
Palazzo Fortuny, San Marco 3958. The sumptuous home and showcase of Mariano Fortunyโs multitude of creative talents. www.fortuny.visitmuve.it
da Vinci Musuem Campo San Barnaba. Fans of the movie, Indian Jones and the Last Crusade will recognize the facade of this church of Saint Barnaba. No longer an active place of worship it now houses the permanent da Vinci collection www.leonardoavenezia.com/en/mostra
โBloomโ by Ed Atkins
Photo: Arthur Wooten
CHURCHES
Church of San Rocco aka Church of Saint Roch San Rocco San Polo 3052. A beautiful Roman Catholic Church dedicated to Saint Roch who spent his life helping victims of the plague. Also houses several brilliant Tintorettos.
Church of San Barnaba Campo San Barnaba. Built in the 9th century, the church now houses a permanent collection of da Vinciโs inventions made from his original plans. www.italyscapes.com/places/veneto/venice /churches/church-san-barnaba/
RESTAURANTS
Pane Vineo San Barnaba, Calle Lunga San Barnaba, 2861. I dined here 3 times, it was so good. Great atmosphere, friendli-ness, and food. Hopefully Massimo will be your waiter. (Heโs off Mondays.) www.facebook.com/panevinosanbarnaba
Amo, Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi Rialto Bridge, 30124. When in the Rialto Bridge district check out the chic department store, T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi. Housed in an ancient building, after exploring the plethora of name brand stores, head down to the first floor restaurant, Amo, for a delicious quick bite and maybe an Aperol Spritz.
SERVICES and APPS
Venice Link: Purchase waterbus tickets, private and shared water taxis, entrance to museums, plus day excursions to surrounding islands. www.venicelink.com/en
CheBateo: This app shows you which waterbuses go where and when. (Find on your phoneโs app store.)
hi!tide Venice: This app gives you the current tides in Venice, and is very helpful for visitors. (Find on your phoneโs app store.)
