May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Located in Castello, near San Pietro island, the Arsenale and the Biennale exposition, completely renewed, we'd like your stay at the comfortable casa di "nonna Mira" to relax and breathe the spirit of venitian life. The house is really pretty, in a quiet and relaxing position, where usually it is difficult to see lots of tourists, but not far from here there are all the the shops and the centre of town, and in only two minutes walk, in the typical venitian Via Garibaldi, there are plenty of restaurants and bars, full of venitians and also tourists... this area is now fashionable for artists... To walk to Saint Marc square, it takes 15 minutes and you will have from that walk one of the best view of Venice!!
We offer these accommodations for max six people:
- two bedrooms with one double-bed and two single-beds - clean comfortable bathroom with hydro-massage shower included - kitchen with oven - air conditioning - washing mashine,iron and board - lounge area with double sofa-bed, television and music-player.
La casa di "nonna Mira" was built in the 1820s in old venetian architecture. The house was meant to be a house for venetian sailors. The location was perfect for them to reach the ships and travel away from the family for months, and when back, to go out in the lagoon to fish. The women and the elders lived quietly in this area, outside their own houses, sitted on chairs, mending nets and creating nice necklesses with the glass pearls coming from Murano. The children were all together playing out in the "campos", with very few and poor toys. This was the real heart of Venice, in contrast with the last reach show of power of the Serenissima.
If tou need a relaxful and unusual holiday in Venice you couldn't miss a stay here!!
lounge room
picture taken from the boat: Saint Marc square
view from the lounge-room
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The North East Italy / Veneto region
This region is very well known for the big opportunity it offers: from the mountains to the sea you can decide to spend your time even during the summer than in the winter to see different and interesting places. There is a wide range of things in this area: from a cultural point of view, there is the possibility to visit towns as Venice, Verona, Treviso, Vicenza, the Riviera del Brenta's villas, and many many little towns well known for the romans rests. From a sport activities point of view you can ski, fly, mountain-byking, skate, do jogging, and also dive, do indoor and outdoor-swimming, play golf, sail, horse-ride and more. From a "culinaire" point of view a very well known kitchen is all over appreciated and offered with our best wines! -----------------------------------------------
VENICE HISTORY Venice sprung from a myriad of isles lying in the centre of the Venetian Lagoon. It was an inhospitable environment made up of low seabeds, land just above the surface and narrow sandy islands buffering the laggon from the Adriatic sea. From the very start, Venetians have had to cope with a series of problems inextricably linked to Venice's particular environmental situation: namely, the scarcity of fresh water, the absence arable land and the difficulty of obtaining raw materials. Surrounded by water and with the neraby mainland often under the control of powers that were hostile, Venetians were compelled to exploit to the utmost their one and only resource: the sea. Initially, sustenance came from fishing and salt pits but after a short time, Venetian power grew as a result of maritime trade. Enterprising Venetian merchants traded raw materials and finish products throughout the Mediterranean, at first bartering them for gold and spices from the Byzantine Empire and, later, the Arab world. Eventually, the Venetians succeeded in establishing a broad and intricate trading network. All of Venice's productive and political structure was built around trade and, consequently, the city became the Mediterranean,'s main centre of trade. From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance it was one of the world's biggest cities as it numbered well over 150,000 inhabitants.
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‘Casa dea Mira’ is the perfect base to do everything you want. It is located in Castello, near San Pietro, the Arsenale and the Biennale exhibition which is currently running! This charming apartment is set in a quiet and relaxing position, far from the mass of tourist traffic but only two minutes walk from Via Garibaldi’s gardens and park, shops and a host of restaurants and bars. The area is still inhabited by Venetians and is also fashionable for artists... The walk to Saint Mark’s square takes 15 minutes and will give you one of the best views of Venice!!
There are a huge range of cultural visits to museums, churches and archaeological sites and many events organized by artists and the local Council.
In addition, it is possible to learn how to row and to take a ride in a typical Venetian gondola.
Other potential activities and attractions in our area include Lido di Venezia beach where you can choose from windsurfing, renting a boat, playing beach-volleyball or football or even a workout at the gym and spinning. In addition, you can hire a bicycle, play tennis or golf or even take a trip over Venice by plane!
Why not visit the nearby islands of Murano, where the glass factories show how glass is blown, Burano, where old women still create beautiful lace (merletti) and Torcello where you can go back to the very origins of Venice and its inhabitants.
There are guided trips to explore the lagoon’s wealth of nature (flora and fauna).
If you are staying for more than a week you could even plan a trip up to the nearby Dolomite mountains to ski, walk, mountain-climbing and lots, lots more!
Venice area
EVENT CALENDAR
Up and down the bridges - 13 april Departing from S.Mark Square the event is a non-competitive walk open to everybody, children and adults. www.tgseurogroup.it
Festa del Bocolo 25 april Feast in honour of St.Mark when men give women a long-stemmed red rose .A gondola race takes place in Bacino San Marco.
Bochaleri's pottery fair- Campo San Maurizio 25 april-1 may The 6th edition will display the ceramic and pottery works by local artisans. www.bochaleri.it
Feast and Regatta of the Sensa (Ascension) Bacino San Marco - 04 may The race route dates back to the 14th century, running a course that starts at St.Mark bay and ends in front of San Nicolò church on the Lido.Born as a result of an overlapping of civil and and religious rites and events, the meaning of today is the festivity of the Sea. www.comune.venezia.it
Vogalonga - 11 may Tho boat race is one of the biggest events, which started in 1975 by a group of rowing revivalists. The course is a long one, 18 miles, and leads across the Lagoon to the island of Burano and back, winding through Cannaregio and the Grand Canal. www.vogalonga.it
Lido of Venice - 23-25 may Venice will host the xxiv gathering of the Italian paratroopers. The week end dedicated to the event includes the visit of civil and military authorities, a concert and a parade.
Regatta “del Palio delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare” The 27th of may 2008 www.comune.venezia.it
Regatta of Sant'Erasmo - 02 june www.comune.venezia.it
Heineken Jammin'festival - 14-17 june One of the Italy's premium rock events, consistently attarcting an excellent line-up. www.heineken.it
Biennale Dance: From 14th to 29th of June 2008,
The secret gardens of Venice - 23 june/15july www.geniuslocivenezia.blogspot.com
Regatta os Santi Giovanni e Paolo - 22 june www.comune.venezia.it
San Pellegrino Cooking cup - 30 june This event is a combination of sailing skils with culinary expertise. Prizewinner'sparty is held in St.Marc Square. www.spellegrinocookingcup.com
Regatta of Murano - 06 july www.comune.venezia.it
Regatta of Malamocco - 13 july Lido di Venezia www.comune.venezia.it
Feast of Redeemer - 19/20 july Born as a vow to Christ the Redeemer after the terrible plague in 1576, the festivity has been celebrated every year since that date. Splendid fireworks light the Venice sky, reflexing their colour on the water and an armada of decorated gondolas and oared boats colonises the canals during the festival of Redentore, all night long until the sunrise. www.comune.venezia.it
Venice Biennale ^ Cinema section - 27 august/06 september The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival still in existence today and one of the most glamorous end-of-summer venues in the world. Screenings take place in cinemas all over the city, but the centre of the action is the Lido. www.labiennale.org
Historic regatta -07 september Celebrations begin with a boat parade, headed by a vessel holding the famous Bucintoro, symbol of the Serenissima. The regatta consists of a 4 competitions and art displays music and more celebrations entertain before and after the races. www.comune.venezia.it
Biennale Architecture will take place September 14th to November 23rd, 2008 www.labiennale.org
Venice marathon - 26 october The marathon runs through the Brenta Riviera, past the Venetian bridges and villas to arrive at the finishing line on Venice's picturesque waterfront, at Riva dei Sette Martiri. www.venicemarathon.it
Biennale Theatre: November 2008-February 2009 www.labiennale.org
Fiest of Good Health - 21 november Since 1630, at the same date, thousands of Vnetians take a boat pilgrimage to the majestic Chiesa dellqa Salute to pay tribute to the Madonna and pray for good health. This visit is a must for any visitor wishing to witness a truly original Venetian celebration.
Christmas in the Lagoon At this time of the year, Campo Santo Stefano becomes a Christmas vioìllage. The colourful market, set up in historic square near the Accademia and the Palazzo Grassi, offers hand-made Venetians products such as glass, lace, paper, soap, and perfume. Inside the market it is possible to taste and buy gastronomic products representing the various region of Italy. www.nataleinlaguna.com
New Year's greeting on Lido beach -01 january After the last party of the year, swimming or just touvhing the water became so popular that now is one of top annuiìal attractions. www.lidovenezia.it
Venice Carnival - 13th/24th of february Since the 13th century, with its processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and all-round festivities among the canals, squares and palaces of Venice, the carnival is one of the most celebrated and fascinating events in Europe. www.comune.venezia.it www.carnevale.venezia.it
WHAT YOU CAN'T MISS IN THIS AREA
GIARDINI PUBBLICI This great park was built in the Napoleonic era, and modified around 1850 to suit the Romantic tastes of the time. In it are the various pavillions of the Biennale d'Arte (Venice Biennial), a major international exposition of painting, sculpture, graphics, and decorative arts established in 1895. The pavilions of the individual nations reflect the architectural trends of more than half a century (1907-64), and some are quite excellent. n 5 minutes you can reach a place called Giardini, or go to Sant'Elena, where children can play and you can have a wonderful view of the lagoon...
ARSENALE A tall, crenelated walled perimeter, surrounded by canals, marks off the impressive complex of boatyards that dates back to the 12th or early 13th century and was enlarged repeatedly over the centuries. This is where the fleets of Venice were built, fleets that constituted the foundation of centuries of wealth and power for the ancient maritime republic. The entrance on the land side is marked by a portal* (1460), believed to date from the early Venetian Renaissance; it is surmounted by a great lion (symbol of St. Mark), attributed to Bartolomeo Bon. In 1692-94 a terrace was built in front of the portal, adorned with Baroque allegorical statues; on either side of this terrace are two stone lions, originally from Greece (the one on the left was located in the harbor of the Piraeus). To the right are two other, smaller lions, one of which comes from the island of Delos. The area of the Arsenale contains buildings of considerable architectural and historical interest. Among them are the building of the Bucintoro (in the Arsenale Vecchio), where the Doge's vessel was docked; the Gaggiandre (Darsena Arsenale Nuovissimo), two enormous wet docks built between 1568 and 1573, supposedly to plans by Jacopo Sansovino; the Corderie della Tana (south side of the Arsenale), 300 m in length, where hemp was stored and the great cables were made for the ships (now a site for temporary exhibitions). The Officina Remi (or Oar Workshop) now houses a detached section of the Museo Storico Navale.
RIVA DEGLI SCHIAVONI/DEI SETTE MARTIRI This broad walkway along the Basin of St. Mark's takes its name from the sailors of Schiavonia (or Slavonia, the Dalmatian coast), who moored here. Following the Riva toward St. Mark's, you will see the 18th-century church of S. Maria della Visitazione or S. Maria della Pietà, particularly silent inside (built in part as a concert hall); note the ceiling, frescoed by Giambattista Tiepolo. Further on is an equestrian monument to Victor Emmanuel II (by Ettore Ferrari, 1887). After the Ponte del Vin, the Riva tends to be crowded with sightseers; note the Gothic Palazzo Dandolo, now the Hotel Danieli, and the massive Prigioni Nuove (1589-1614).
SCUOLA DALMATA DEI SAN GIORGIO E GRIFONE This small building, also known as the Scuola di S. Giorgio degli Schiavoni, was built in the early 16th century. It is particularly renowned for the paintings by Vittore Carpaccio** in the ground floor hall (1501-11), considered masterpieces.
SAN ZACCARIA Built in Gothic style in the 15th century, completed by Mauro Codussi (1480-1515), who built the multi-register façade, a fine creation of the Venetian Renaissance. The church boasts paintings and frescoes by Giovanni Bellini, Jacopo Tintoretto, Giambattista Tiepolo, Andrea del Castagno and Francesco da Faenza, Antonio Vivarini, and Giusto d'Alemagna. Note the inlaid choir (1455-64).
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How to get there
By plane: From Marco Polo Venice airport there is a public service by boat which takes half an hour to reach Venice The web-site with the time-table is www.alilaguna.it . you will arrive to Fondamente Nove stop. There you need to change boat to a local boat - public service - ACTV motoscafo line 52 to San Pietro stop (see the web-site www.actv.it ). From Treviso airport there is a bus-shuttle to reach in half an hour Piazzale Roma, Venice bus and boat terminal. From there take the public service by boat Actv line n.1 or the fast line n.82 and in 40 minutes, more or less, reach Giardini stop.
By train: When you arrive at the local station, you can take the public service by boat "vaporetto" ACTV line 1, which is travelling along the Grand Canal and stop at "Giardini station"(see the web-site www.actv.it ).
By car: Follow the indication from the motorway direction "Venezia". Arrival at the garage Tronchetto -less expensive than others- and take the public service boat "vaporetto" ACTV line 82 direction "San Zaccaria stop" (see the web-site www.actv.it ). Than you have to change boat with the line n.1 to Giardini stop.
By ship: Take the public service boat Vaporetto line 82 to "San Zaccaria stop" (see the web-site www.actv.it ). . Than you have to change boat with the line n.1 to Giardini stop.
From every boat stop to arrive to the house it takes 5 minutes walk and only one bridge.
All directions will be sent upon confirmation of booking.
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Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Marco Polo Venice airport: 1.5 km
Railway:
Santa Lucia Venice station: 1.5 km
Ferry:
San Basilio Venice port: 1 km
Activities near Venice
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation City breaks
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Further details indoors: The shower is hydro-massage.
Please when you leave inform us of anything has been broken ,so we can replace it for other guests.
Further details outdoors: Outside you can sit and also eat looking at the canal and just in front of it there is a nice garden, located just in front of the church, where you can seat and relax under the shade of the trees.
Further details
At the end of your stay we ask a contribution for the cleaning of € 25,00 for periods less than one month.
Conditions
If you can't send the deposit as a transfer to the bank account we will give details on how to pay through paypal.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Prices for group size 6
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HIGH SEASON
6 Aug 08
1 Nov 08
650£ 504
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LOW SEASON
1 Nov 08
16 Dec 08
450£ 349
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16 Dec 08
11 Jan 09
550£ 426
3023
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11 Jan 09
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450£ 349
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13 Feb 09
1 Mar 09
650£ 504
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1 Mar 09
1 Apr 09
600£ 465
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1 Apr 09
16 Jul 09
650£ 504
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MEDIUM SEASON
16 Jul 09
1 Aug 09
600£ 465
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31 Oct 09
650£ 504
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LAST MINUTE OFFER
21 Jul 08
4 Aug 08
550£ 426
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
PRICES ARE INTENDED FOR TWO PEOPLE
CHECK-IN FROM 5.00 P.M. TO 9.00 PM
CHECK-OUT 10.00 A.M.
Please note that any delay in departure or arrival may be charged at an extra €50,00.
Guestbook
"New, nice and clean apartment!" (group of russian journalists here for the Biennale exibition)
"Relaxing and comfortable house and well-served area!" (an italian couple)
"We will recommend it to our family and to our friends!" (a young american couple from Mississipi)
"I prolonged the holiday because the apartment was really comfortable and I enjoyed my staying there!" (an art teacher from Washington D.C.)
"The owners were very flexible in the beds arrangements!!" (a malaysian family from England)
"We had a fantastic time here and we will definitely come back again!! We also will reccomend your house to our friends and family!" (an history and english teacher from California and her two friends from Malibu)
"Paola, Thank you for a wonderful stay. The house could not have been more perfect. I may stay again next summer!" (three students and teacher from Huston, Texas)
"It was our first time in Venice and we loved the apartment was away from the overcrowded routes!" (1 english girl and two Winsconsin girls)
"Lots of fun!!" (1 english, 1 from Texas and 3 from Canada boys)
"What a pretty and brand new apartment!" (A family from Ohio-Illinois)
"Thank you, the apartment was clean and cosy" (two journalists from Russia here for the Film festival)
"Hello Paola, thank you for the beautiful apartment. We had a wonderful stay. We did want to be sure..." (A nice family living near Los Angeles Usa)
"Hello Tim & Paola, it was really great to meet you and thank you for your kind hospitality. We both really enjoyed your company - we had a fantastic time in Venice. Your apartment is wonderful and we hope to book it again..." (our parent's friends)
"Hello Paola & family, thank you so much for renting us your lovely house to us: it was so close to The Biennale, where we worked and it was better than the other we had last year!! We will try to book again next year, then!!" (five italian girls working for the Biennale)
"Dear Paola, thank you so much for a very comfortable house for our stay. It all went well and we have enjoyed getting to know Venice. We will be very happy to reccomend this place to all our friends and clients. If you are ever in ..." (a couple from France)
Dear Paola, we had a fantastic stay at your home. It is very comfortable and in a good state. We walked a lot and we visited every corner of the town and we can say it is wonderful. Thanks a lot for your help and the information you gave us. We hope to come back very soon! (mother and two daughters from Scotland)
"Dear Paola & Family, thank you for your lovely stay in Venice.This quiet part of the city is really fantastic and your apartmentis so nice and comfortable!..." (A kind finnish couple)
We loved it here - Especially the neighborhood piazza.
What an amazing weekend we had here in Venice: the apartment was the perfect location, very accomodating and comfortable. We hope to make it back one day! Thanks, Diana
The apartment is beautiful! We had an amazing week here in Venice, and the apartment has been a perfect base. Thanks, Andrea, Laura, Mike e William
We enjoyed the apartment and Venice very much -it is a perfect location - away from the crouds, but still close to sights. We would love to come back. Dong, Erika, Lexi & Sam
We really loved staying in this bright Scandinavian style apartment. The children especially liked the Sant'Elena park. Regards, Raimo Taina Amanda Adaliin, Finland
A lovely bright clean apartment. Nice location. Ceirtanly very keen to return sometime. Ciao!! TM U.K.
It feels to me that I have been for at least one month! when it's only 5 days. Redentore was lovely last night, great anticipation for everyone, fireworks spectacular as seen from Biennale area. Thank you so much - feel so much more rested now.
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