Located in Castello, near San Pietro, the Arsenale and the Biennale exhibition, completely new, we'd like your stay at the confortable casa di "nonna Mira" to relax and breathe the spirit of venetian life. The house is really pretty, in a quiet and relaxing position, where usually it is difficult to see lots of tourists. In only two minutes walk, in the typical venitian Via Garibaldi, there are plenty of good restaurants, bars, and all the shops. To walk to Saint Marc square, the centre of town, 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
- kitchen with oven
- central heating,air conditioning
- washing mashine,iron and board,kettle
- lounge area with double sofa-bed and television.
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VENICE HISTORY
Venice sprung from a myriad of isles lying in the center 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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!! --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 honor 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 attracting an excellent line-up.
www.heineken.it Biennale Dance - From 14th to 29th of June 2008, The secret gardens of Venice - 23 june/15 july
www.geniuslocivenezia.blogspot.com Regatta of Santi Giovanni e Paolo - 22 june
www.comune.venezia.it San Pellegrino Cooking cup - 30 june
This event is a combination of sailing skills with culinary expertise. Prizewinner's party 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 - 8 december/january
At this time of the year, Campo Santo Stefano becomes a Christmas village. 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 annual 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Conditions Pay with PAYPAL: IT'S EASY! MINIMUM THREE NIGHTS THE PRICES PER NIGHT, STATED BELOW, ARE PER PERSON.
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