Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal is where the Grand Lagoon meets the waters in front of Piazza San Marco. An unrivaled location, where one has a unique opportunity to live and feel the real soul of Venice. This little place offers a stay in what I would describe as one of the nicest and fanciest hotels I have ever stayed in. The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal, just...
Located just a short walk from Piazza San Marco lies one of the most somber places in all of Venice. It is known as the Bridge of Sighs. Built in the early 17th century, it connected the Palazzo Ducale to the Prigioni Nuove (the New Prison). In the middle of the bridge, there was a small window; as prisoners were crossing the bridge, they were allowed to take one...
Venice is a unique city because it is built entirely on water. It extends along 118 separate islands divided by canals but connected by more than four hundred bridges. The city is a treasure trove for art lovers, classical music lovers, and food lovers. The entire city is listed as a World Heritage Site. Historically, the city was the capital of the Venetian...