Experience timeless Venice from your apartment in a noble palazzo in the prestigious Castello district.

The patrician palazzo was converted into apartments for family members a generation ago. It retains its fine architectural elements, the beautiful green courtyard with its private well and water gate, the trifora gothic windows that remind that you are in a real home of nobility, and the special weathered pink exterior that makes Venetian buildings deceptively playful looking.

The location is "centralissimo" between the Rialto bridge and St Mark's Piazza.

If you arrive by vaporetto or water taxi, you'll disembark at the famous Rialto bridge on the Grand Canal with its signature arch high enough for the boats to pass underneath. The walks from the Rialto and to St Mark's Square are both in the ten minute range -- if you can refrain from window shopping and exploring.

The apartment is well organized and finely furnished.

The apartment occupies the former library of the palazzo with its glorious gothic windows and high ceilings that now define the living room. Two sofas provide plenty of seating even if you are five. Behind the living room is the dining area with antique sideboards. The sleeping gallery is just above the dining area and the ceiling over the table adds a nice feeling of intimacy. This space is air conditioned.

The sunny kitchen has recently been redecorated in a pleasing yellow. The designer has ingeniously worked in a breakfast bar for casual meals, that first cup of coffee, or for extended preparation space. There is an open air market near the Rialto bridge; don't hesitate to bring back fixings for a gourmet meal, the kitchen is complete.

The bathroom has a full bathtub with shower and you'll find the washer in the same room.

Two stairways lead up from the living room area to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is above the bath, kitchen and entry. It is filled with light from two half-moon windows. A small half bath (toilet and sink) is ensuite. There is air conditioning in this bedroom.

The second bedroom is a gallery over the dining area. It contains a queen sized bed, a single bed, a sofa, chest and armoire.

Location	Castello

Sleeps	5

Bedrooms	Two bedrooms with queen sized beds and a single day bed in the sleeping gallery

Bathrooms	One bathroom with tub and shower, half bath with toilet and sink

Floor	1st, 2nd American

Elevator	Yes

Size	1000 sq ft, 95 m2

Hair Dryer	Yes

Kitchen Equipment	Full kitchen with breakfast bar, Oven, Gas stovetop, Dishwasher.

Laundry	Washer, No Dryer, Iron & ironing board

Air Conditioning	Yes. €10/day charge

Heat	Central

Utilities	Included except for €10/day charge for air conditioning

Transportation	Ten minute walk to the Rialto vaporetto stop.

Parking	You can leave your car in the large garage in Piazzale Roma or return it to your rental car company there.

Crib	No

Entertainment	Satellite TV, Radio

Telephone	Telephone

Internet	High speed internet

Linens	Included

Pets	No

Smoking	No

Family Suitability	Good for families, but just be aware of open stairs and antiques.

Cleaning	Included, 1x/week, more frequent cleaning may be arranged in advance for additional charge

Safety and Security	Main building entrance is locked.

Prices in Euros	Week	3 - 5 Nights
1 - 2 Guests in One Bedroom	€1,800	€1,350
3 - 4 Guests	€2,000	€1,600
5th Guest, per night	€ 80	€ 80