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Torcello
is the real precursor of Venice. Settled between the fifth and seventh
centuries, it became the most prosperous of the early lagoon communities
with its own palaces and churches, shipyards and docks, its own nobility
and laws. The growth of Venice brought its demise and its current
population is now about 100 people. It is probably most famous today
for the Locanda Cipriani, one of the gastronomic institutions of the
Veneto. San Giovanni, built towards the end of the seventeenth century,
is the only villa on Torcello and is surrounded by an enormous garden.
The property takes its name from the Romanesque church of San Giovanni
some of whose ruins have been restored by the International Save Venice
Fund and which can still be admired in the garden. The villa was completely
restored a few years ago and it is beautifully furnished with antiques.
The swimming pool is on a small hill overlooking the garden. From
Torcello it is possible to visit, either by vaporetto or by water
taxi, the islands of the Venetian lagoon, including Burano, which
is famous for its lace, and Murano, which is famous for its glass.
The centre of Venice can also be reached easily by vaporetto. The
vaporetto stop is only a five-minute walk from the villa.
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ACCOMMODATION
12 people
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GROUND FLOOR
Kitchen; entrance hall; dining room;
large verandah; twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (opening on to the garden).
FIRST FLOOR
1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
and dressing room; twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom; large living room; library/study;
sitting room.
SECOND FLOOR
Three twin bedrooms; 2 bathrooms;
roof terrace with marvelous views.
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DISTANCES (approx. kms)
Burano
(shops/PO) - 5 minutes by Vaporetto
Venice - 10 kms / 40 minutes by Vaporetto
Murano - 10 minutes by Vaporetto
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STAFF
Part time
maid and butler (9am until 3pm); gardener.
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