May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
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The apartment "Arco del Paradiso" is a residential flat furnished in typical Venetian style and ideally located, in the lively Salizzada San Lio, just three minutes walking from Rialto Bridge and St. Mark Square. The apartment, at the third floor and sunny, overlooks the lively Salizzada San Lio: there is a very beautiful view.
“Arco del Paradiso” (46 mq), easily reachable by public and private transport, consits of: a living-room with a sofa bed (for two people) and a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable double room, a bathroom with shower and washing machine. It can accommodate up to four people. In the apartment there is air conditioned.
The apartment is very quiet despite being in a central location. Also, a few steps away from the apartment, there are a large well stocked supermarket, a bakery, a fresh fruit and veg shop, and also one of the best ice cream parlours in Venice. Having all these facilities on the doorstep, particularly the supermarket, is a great advantage for self caterers.
The owners Paolo and Francesca will be at your disposal for useful information and suggestions for your stay in Venice.
The double room
The double room
The double room
Living room
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The North East Italy / Veneto region
According to tradition, Venice was founded in 421 AD on April 25th, St.Mark's day, who is the patron saint of Venice. The most important village in the lagoon by that time is not Venice but Torcello, where in 639 the gorgeous Cathedral was built, and where many people are seeking refuge from barbarian invasions.
In Venice the Doges' government is established: the first historically known doge is Orso Ipato (in 726). The year 814 is the starting date of the construction of Palazzo Ducale (Doges' Palace) in what i s today St. Mark's Square. The Basilica St. Mark's instead was began in 834, but this first basilica went burnt down. Venice is spreading its commercial boundaries: in 1000 its fleet defeats the pirates of the Adriatic sea. Then Venice takes part to the Crusades, the war campaigns aimed to free Jerusalem. For Venice this is a business opportunity and expansion chance as well. Many works of art are taken to Venice as a booty: for instance, the four bronze horses of St. Mark's. The original bronzes can now be seen in St.Mark's museum, whilst the four horses on the Basilica's facade are perfect copies.
The journey of the Venetian merchant Marco Polo from Venice to China is one of the most fascinating true stories of Middle Ages (1271-95). His adventure and the meeting with Gengis Khan are told in the book 'Il Milione'. In 1348, Venice population is halved by the plague. In spite of this, Venice succeeds in becoming the leader of the 4 seapowers of Mediterranean Sea: the other ones were the Republics of Amalfi, Genoa and La Spezia. In 1489 Venice conquers the island of Cyprus. In 1516 the first Ghetto in the world is founded in Venice. Another great plague affects Italy in 1630, and for Serenissima Repubblica this is the beginning of the decadence. Giacomo Casanova is not a legend: he was born in 1725 in Venice. The myth of the irresistible seductor and lover told his story in the book 'Memorie di Giacomo Casanova'. Teatro La Fenice, which was destroyed by fire in 1996 and re-opened in 2004, was founded in 1790.
Repubblica Serenissima di Venezia, the Venetian Republic, was defeated by Napoleon in 1797 and it became a part of the Hapsburg Empire (Austria). Venetians attempt to free their land from the Hapsburg (1848). In 1860 the army of Giuseppe Garibaldi make it possible for Italy to become a nation under the reign of the Savoia dynasty; Venice will join Italy in 1866 after the 3rd Independence War. St. Mark's square bell tower collapses in 1902: there are photos and postcards of this impressive events, and they can be bought in Venice. The bell tower had to be re-built completely, in 1912, as we see it now. Fortunately, during the 2nd World War (1940-45), Venice was not bombed: both sides respected the most gorgeous city on earth. A flood in 1966 causes serious damages: water level reached 2 metres. In many churches and palaces they put a sign marking the reached water level.
Venice, Veneto / Central Venice area
Comprised of 118 masses of land in a lagoon, Venice (Venezia) is connected to the mainland city of Mestre by a thin causeway. The city is divided into six ancient administrative districts or sestieri: Cannaregio, Castello, San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo, and Santa Croce, with the Canal Grande snaking throughout. You can walk to most places in Venice (Venezia) itself, and take a ride on a vaporetto (waterbus) to any of the islands. The vaporetto network runs regular service around the city and out to most of the islands.
The gondola has been a part of Venice (Venezia) since the 11th century. With its slim hull and flat underside, gondolas are perfectly adapted to negotiating narrow, shallow canals. In the old days, there were no stone wharves and only a few wooden landing stages, so Venetian boats were built with flat bottoms to be dragged up onto the land with relative ease. Conditioned by their surrounding elements, the Venetian people row in a standing position, looking forward as one does when walking.
Gondolas were once displays of multicoloured brilliance. Legend has it that their lavish reds and purples turned to black when the Plague struck. To stop further contamination from spreading throughout the disease-infested canal waters, the wooden boats were supposedly coated with tar and pitch. Some say that a more likely story, however, is that in 1562 it was decreed that all gondolas should be black to stop people from making an ostentatious show of their wealth.
How to get there
Our apartment is situated in the very hearth of the old town city, in the lively Salizzada San Lio, just a few steps from Rialto Bridge and St. Mark Square. How to arrive: usually we meet our guests at the Rialto Bridge (if You prefer we can also have a meeting at St. Mark Square) and we bring them to the apartment (just three minutes walking).
How to get to the Rialto Bridge from Piazzale Roma: take the line 82 of the public water bus (we call it “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes). We will be there waiting for You and in three minutes we will bring You at the apartment.
How to get to the Rialto Bridge from the railway station "Venice Santa Lucia": take the line 82 of the public water bus (we call it “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes). We will be there waiting for You and in three minutes we will bring You at the apartment.
How to get to the Rialto Bridge from the railway station "Venice Santa Lucia": take the line 82 of the public water bus (we call it “vaporetto”) and get off at Rialto (about 12 minutes). We will be there waiting for You and in three minutes we will bring You at the apartment.
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Charming Venice
13 Jul 09
3 Nov 09
900£818
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Romantic Venice
3 Nov 09
20 Dec 09
700£636
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Christmas in Venice
20 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
900£818
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Winter in Venice
3 Jan 10
4 Feb 10
560£509
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Carnival
4 Feb 10
17 Feb 10
900£818
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Romantic Venice
17 Feb 10
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650£591
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Spring in Venice
25 Mar 10
28 Jun 10
900£818
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All charges-included (cleanings, bed and bath linen provided, air conditioned / heating, electricity, gas, service and taxes: no 'hidden' costs!), arrival at any day, short stays allowed, discount depending on length of stay, rate depending on the number of persons.
Guestbook for SAN MARCO - Arco del Paradiso
Merci pour votre gentil accueil à Venise. Nous avons été très satisfaite de notre séjour à Arco del Paradiso et le recommanderons à nos amies. Nous espérons revenir un jour chez vous. Bien cordialement. (Mrs Theres, Catharina, Verena)
Appartement très agréable, propre, bien équipé et bien situé. Propriétaires charmants. Nopus sommes très satisfaits et reviendrons volontiers. (Mrs Florence G.)
Appartement parfaitement situé et bien équipé, d'une propreté irréprochable.Propriétaires discrets,sympathiques et accueillants (avons apprécié , vu notre heure d'arrivée tardive ,de trouver de quoi petit- déjeuner pour le lendemain matin) A recommander. (Mrs Isabelle C.)
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