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City Breaks In Venice - Venice Hotels

Posted July 24, 2009 by BookingBuddy

Burano_+Venice_+Italy A visit to the legendary City of Bridges is a must before it makes good on its threat to sink under the waters.  As it’s a no car zone, you’ll be able to spend many pleasant hours strolling through the beautiful city and exploring at your own pace. But with so much to look at, your feet are sure to get tired, so simply hop into one of the many gondolas or water taxis and let them take you under Venice’s many famous bridges.

Stay
Foscari Palace – If your budget allows it, splash out for a room in this historical building. The terrace rooms overlook the famous Grand Canal, providing a great backdrop for your various photo-ops. Start your day off with a full buffet breakfast spread from the kitchen. You’ll be able to pick from a wide choice including juicy fresh fruits, deliciously buttery pastries, and scrumptious cakes – a far cry from the insipid ‘Continental’ breakfast offerings at most hotels. Room rates start at around £250.

See
Murano Island– Hope into a gondola and take a trip over to Murano to see a first hand demonstration of the art of glassblowing. Not all factories are open to the public, but the V.I.A factory offers free demonstrations. You may not be a fan of Murano’s stereotypically gaudy baubles, but there’s something strangely transfixing about watching molten sand getting transformed into colourful goblets and paperweights. There are also a couple of museums on the island, both dedicated to Venetian glassmaking, of course.

Eat
Osteria Ai Assassini – Located near the Opera House, this osteria serves traditional Venetian cuisine in an informal atmosphere. Try their 'frittura de pesce' or fried seafood plate –juicy battered calamari, prawns and clams deep-fried till the coating is crunchy. If seafood isn’t your thing, go on a Monday or Tuesday and sample some of their meat dishes. You may prefer a hearty plate of 'saltimbocca alla Veneziana' (meat cooked with prosciutto) or a plate of 'bollito misto e salse' (boiled meats served with a selection of sauces) instead.


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All i can say is that amenities, services, comfort rates and views are worthy of every single euro spend in Venice.

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 04:37 AM by Hotel Venice

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