Venetia Vacation Rentals
A Venice villa rental or vacation rental makes the perfect home away from home in the fascinating Veneto region of northeastern Italy.
The city of Venice (Venezia) is built on 118 islands, connected by 150 canals which can be traversed by gondola or vaporetti (water bus). The Ca' d'Oro, Palazzo Pesaro, and Palazzo Rezzonico are just a few of the many palaces along the city's primary thoroughfare, the Grand Canal (Canal Grande).
Venice's position at the crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures has fostered spectacular architecture like the Byzantine-style Basilica di San Marco, featuring five bulb-like domes, a lavishly decorated interior covered by 4,000 square meters of mosaics, and the Pala d'Oro alter screen, covered with 255 enameled panels and 2,000 gems.
In the bustling Piazza San Marco, guests of Venice villas and vacation rentals will find historic buildings, shops and sidewalk cafes. Don't miss the panoramic views from the top of the Campanile di San Marco bell tower.
The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) was the seat of government and home of the ruling doges (dukes) for four centuries. Guests of Venice vacation rentals can tour the Grand Council Hall, where nobility met to elect the doge and the senate, and see Tintoretto's 1,700-square-foot "Paradise," the world's largest oil painting on canvas.
Guests of Venice villas and vacation rentals can see impressive collections of modern art at the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Collezione Peggy Guggenheim, and view artworks from such top Venetian artists Giogione, Bellini and Veronese at the Accademia Delle Belle Arti.
In the cathedral on the nearby island of Torcello, guests of Venice vacation rentals can see impressive Byzantine mosaics. Neighboring islands include Burano, known for lace-making, and Murano, famous for its glass-making.
Other nearby attractions for guests of Venice vacation rentals include the interesting architecture in Palladio and Vicenza, the Giotto frescoes in Padua, and the Roman remains at the Arena of Verona.
Venice accommodations range from city apartments to nearby country villas. Book your Venice vacation rental today for a fabulous Italy vacation!
