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Acqua Alta and the Art of Venice

by Arthur Wooten
The Art of Venice

Part of this trip to Venice was to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of artist Tintoretto and to discover the best of his paintings throughout the city.

Image by Martina Badini

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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

“Building Bridges” Sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn at Venice Biennale 2019 - Art in Venice

“Building Bridges” Sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn at Venice Biennale 2019
Photo: Elena Bandurka

TRADITIONAL HISTORICAL MUST-SEES
Palazzo Ducale, The Doge’s Palace, Piazza San Marco. This massive Gothic structure housed public offices, courtrooms, prisons, the Doge’s apartments, stables, armories, and other facilities. It also has Tintoretto’s massive creation Paradise in the Great Council room of the Doge’s Palace. www.palazzoducale.visitmuve.it

Basilica San Marco, St. Mark’s Church, San Marco, 328. Open daily for prayers and sightseeing. www.basilicasanmarco.it

Torre dell’Orologio, The Clock Tower, Piazza San Marco. Info and tickets to the astrological clock that’s 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

Ca’ 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 Guggenheim’s 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 Tintoretto’s 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 Fortuny’s 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

“Bloom” by Ed Atkins - Art in Venice

“Bloom” 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 Vinci’s 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. (He’s 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 phone’s app store.)

hi!tide Venice: This app gives you the current tides in Venice, and is very helpful for visitors. (Find on your phone’s app store.)

 

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