Marino's balcony has a special, private view of Ca' Rezzonico and its elegant windows and a straight on view across the Grand Canal to Campo San Sebastian. Below, between the Marino building and Ca' Rezzonico runs the narrow San Barnaba canal that carries a small amount of boat and gondola traffic.

The living room is a bright and comfy space with a large, l-shaped sofa.

A large armoire holds dishes and serving pieces on the left and is a closet for clothing especially useful if someone is sleeping on the sofa.

Two windows and a balcony on the dining side of the main room.

Dining room view of the balcony.

From the sofa and most places in the apartment, you can see the windows of Ca' Rezzonico, one of the finest museums in Venice. Each window is graced with a sculptured head above and small head below.

This sweet face is the one that you see most directly from the apartment. She adds a pleasant spirit to the place. You have a private gallery of these sculptures at two levels of windows the length of Ca' Rezzonico.

The kitchen fits under the eves and is large enough for real cooking. There is an oven, four burner gas range, dishwasher and washing machine. Pots, pans, utensils all included.

View from the back of the kitchen. Opposite the sink is a work table that folds up against the wall. When opened it provides an excellent workspace for the cook.

The bedroom, under the eves next to the kitchen has the closets you see as well as a skylight that can be opened for air. A sliding panel allows you to block the light if you wish.

Queen sized bed made of two singles with night lights and electrical outlets on both sides. There is also a small desk and a wooden armoire in addition to the built in closets.

The bedroom and kitchen are located down six steps from the living room and bathroom level. Across the living room is the bathroom, the door for the bathroom is closed in this photo.

Nice tilework in a spacious bathroom. There is a tub, no shower, but the typical Italian handheld shower that you can use sitting or standing, no shower curtain. Toilet, sink and bidet.

Double sofa bed folds away.

Bathroom view.

The balcony with its irresistable view is small; you can bring a chair the three steps up to it to sit and enjoy the view.

Looking away from the Grand Canal you sight along the San Barnaba canal.

More views along Ca' Rezzonico. I think that bump-out was a pre-plumbing privy.

From the balcony you can see the wooden bridge from the vaporetto stop to Ca' Rezzonico, the vaporetto stop across the Grand Canal at San Sebastian, the Campo San Sebastian and the bellfry for the eponimous church.

Sunrise view.

Night view.

Here is the Marino balcony as seen from Ca' Rezzonico.

The local vaporetto stop is called Ca' Rezzonico on the Grand Canal. A traghetto (cross canal ferry) also stops here.

From the vaporetto stop bridge, you can look up the San Barnaba canal.

Closer view of the bellfry of the San Barnaba church.

Walk from the vaporetto stop towards Campo San Barnaba.

The Marino building has a distinctive door with heart-shaped knocker.

Cool and interesting entry to the Marino apartment building. A private garden on the left lets in light. Elevator door in the back.

A bank with automatic teller is right on down the street.

Just as you enter Campo San Barnaba, you find popular Cafe Ai Artisti, great spot to sip a cappucino in the morning or an evening beverage and watch the world go by.

Campo San Barnaba gives a neighborhood feel. On the left is the GROM gelateria that almost always has a line.

Campo San Barnaba.

Campo San Barnaba at night. The church is hosting a Leonardo exhibit. Cafe Ai Artisti on the right.

Looking from Ponte di Pugni towards Campo San Barnaba you spy the local vegetable barge. Ponte dei Pugni (Bridge of Fists) was where the locals settled scores in mideaval times. There weren't railings then so the loosers ended up in the canal. Marble footprints inset into the bridge were the fighter's "marks".

Fresh vegetables from a boat.

It is just one bridge over from Campo San Barnaba to Campo Santa Margherita, the largest in Venice.

Campo Santa Margherita is filled with interest. The large space invites families with children, all the locals, a couple of fresh fish vendors, shops, cafes, restaurants, art exhibits. Have a seat on a bench and enjoy the show.

Right across the canal from the Marino apartment is a public garden adjoining Ca' Rezzonico. Open only during museum hours, entrance is free. Maybe a nice place for a picnic lunch. We enjoyed listening to a jazz concert that took place in the garden one evening, the music rising up through the Marino apartment windows.

Tot lot in the free Ca' Rezzonico garden.

Bronze sculpture in Campo San Maurizio.

Venitian carnival masks with a Star Trek twist. The Borg! Shop is nearby.

Grand Canal from nearby Accademia bridge.

Lion of the Arsenale. The winged lion of St Mark  is the symbol of Venice so you find lions everywhere in this city. The body of St. Mark was stolen from Alexandria by the Venetians. The horses above the facade of St. Mark's basilica were stolen from Constantinople.  So, no wonder that this lion was stolen from the same place. It has an interesting attribute; on its flanks are runic grafitti from Vikings who traveled over inland waterways to Constantinople during the time between 900 and 1200AD/CE. "Eric was here!"

There are 409 bridges in Venice. Who needs a gym?

From the Marino apartment, it is about a 15-20 minute walk to San Marco's basilica and the monumental plaza and architecture that surround it. You use the Accademia bridge to cross the Grand Canal and then hang a right.

During the Biennale, the city is filled with art. Here's David slaying Ronald Goliath!