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"Sometimes we'd swim at the fancy hotel near our house, where I would fraternize with the children of movie stars and wealthy Europeans."
Elegant rooms, Venetian cuisine, rooftop terrace, private canal arrival
P.za San Marco, 1243, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Get directions
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Bridge · San Polo
Iconic stone bridge spanning Grand Canal, lined with shops
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Venetian restaurant · San Polo
Modern Venetian dishes served with canal views and a terrace
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Mediterranean restaurant · Santa Croce
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern fusion, vegan/GF options
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Pastry shop · Dorsoduro
Venetian pasticceria famed for focaccia, donuts, and pastries
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Hotel · Dorsoduro
Stylish boutique hotel with artful decor, warm hospitality, and great service
Hotel · Castello
Spacious suites with Turkish baths, saunas, and canal views
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Restaurant · Santa Croce
Michelin-starred Venetian cooking: oysters, pasta, soft-shell crabs
Restaurant · San Polo
Traditional cicchetti, light bites & wine by the glass served
Opulent palace hotel with lagoon views, Venetian cuisine, and rooftop terrace
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Dessert shop · San Polo
Legendary bakery with affordable, delicious pastries & coffee