Families/couples preferred May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The apartment "Corte Malvasia 2" is a residential flat furnished in a refined style and ideally located, just 200 metres from St. Mark Square. The home is situated just in front of the house of the famous Venetian painter, Canaletto.
“Corte Malvasia 2” (50 mq), easily reachable by public and private transport, consits of: a living-room with a sofa bed (for one person) and a well-equipped kitchen, a king size double bed ("open space"), a bathroom with shower. The apartment is at the second floor and it can accommodate up to four people. In the apartment there is air conditioned. The entrance is a picturesque little private garden.
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.
Kitchen
The double king size bed and the sofa
Sofa with tv and dvd player
Wardrobes
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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 area
The flat is situated in the very hearth of the old town city centre of Venice, in the lively Salizzada San Lio, just a few steps from Rialto Bridge and St. Mark Square.
How to get there
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).
BY CAR: 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.
BY TRAIN: 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.
BY PLANE: How to get to the Rialto Bridge from “Marco Polo” airport: take bus Actv or Atvo to Piazzale Roma. 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. Otherwise you can take the Alilaguna boat and get off at St. Mark Square where, if You want, we can have the meeting. How to get to the Rialto Bridge from “Treviso” airport: take bus Atvo to Piazzale Roma. 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.
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 3, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Febraury and March
6 Feb 08
15 Mar 08
750£ 595
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0-
2 Nights
Eastern
15 Mar 08
29 Mar 08
900£ 714
0-
0-
3 Nights
Romantic Venice
29 Mar 08
29 Jun 08
840£ 667
0-
0-
3 Nights
July in Venice
29 Jun 08
2 Aug 08
790£ 627
0-
0-
3 Nights
Romantic Venice
2 Aug 08
30 Aug 08
840£ 667
0-
0-
3 Nights
Venice Film Festival
30 Aug 08
7 Sep 08
900£ 714
0-
0-
4 Nights
Romantic Venice
7 Sep 08
3 Nov 08
840£ 667
0-
0-
3 Nights
Charming Venice
3 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
600£ 476
0-
0-
1 Night
Christmas in Venice
20 Dec 08
27 Dec 08
840£ 667
0-
0-
3 Nights
New Year's Eve in Venice
27 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
900£ 714
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0-
4 Nights
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. All charges-included (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.
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