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Location
The Metropole Hotel Venezia enjoys an excellent location. It is a short walk from Piazza San Marco and the venues of the Biennale. The enchanting view of the Venice Lagoon and the Island of San Giorgio make your stay an unforgettable experience.

The Hotel Richness
The Metropole boasts more than 2,000 antiques displayed in the sumptuous Gallery, as well as on the hotel's four floors and halls. Objects rich in history, coming from the past, to evoke a timeless romanticism, miniature treasures handed down from generation to generation.

Outdoor Spaces
The Citrus Garden is an outdoor quiet space surrounded by elegant gazebos. During spring and summer, this delightful Mediterranean oasis, rich in jasmine, palm trees and orange trees, offers a unique opportunity for outdoor breakfasts, lunches and dinners. A space full of ancient stones and tapestries that create a memorable setting even for special events.

Restaurant
The culinary delights of Executive Chef Raimondo Squeo will be the added value of your stay. Delicate and refined dishes in full respect of the seasons are served daily at the MET Restaurant, always favoring high quality local ingredients combined with originality.

The Best Room
The Damascus Exclusive Suite with Lagoon View is spectacular and intriguing. Located on the main facade of the hotel, it offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Venice Lagoon and the island of San Giorgio. It has an exclusive Turkish bath and a seductive mosaic bathroom which creates a fascinating and luxury atmosphere. Precious in every detail such as the decoration inspired by the Orient, the silver and mother-of-pearl mosaics, the Bevilacqua fabrics and the Fortuny chandeliers.

Entrance in Venetian Style
Typical of Venetian palaces, the Metropole Hotel Venezia has a private access bridge and the water door for the exclusive entrance directly from the canal.

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Venice's icons

Spread over 118 small islands within a glittering emerald green lagoon, Venice is queen of Italy thanks to its own several gorgeous icons. Its majestic canals are flanked by marble palaces and sumptuous basilicas, and the narrow alleys, filled with delightful boutiques and art galleries, open into enchanting squares.

It can be quite expensive, but, with breathtaking views and works of art around every corner, you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy its icons. Believe it or not, from picturesque bridges and charming squares, to churches that also serve as art galleries, there are lots of things to see absolutely free, for all ages and interests. Here are 7 that you can’t miss on your next visit to La Serenissima.

Rialto Bridge

The iconic Rialto Bridge is one of the best places to admire the iconic gondoliers going up and down the Grand Canal, as well as the “vaporetto” and boats of the Venetians. There is no doubt that it is the most famous bridge among the 400 that counts the whole city of Venice, as well as one of the most instagrammable places in all of Italy. Designed in the 16th century by Antonio da Ponte in the 16th century, it is considered a splendid example of Renaissance engineering and architecture.

In addition to the lovely canal views, you’ll also find a number of arcades and several souvenir shops filled with colorful jewelry and Murano glass. Walking on the Rialto Bridge is free and offers wonderful photo opportunities, to be shared. Where? On Instagram, of course.

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