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Various: Accomodation on Giudecca
suvanki Says: There are at least 5 places to stay on Giudecca- 2 luxury, 2 budget and 1 you wouldn't want to stay at!Out of my price range is the Cipriani - Renowned as one of the Worlds greatest hotels. Apparently 2 of the suites here (The Palazzo Vendramin and the Palazetto Nani Barboro...
I think its "Ai Lecetti" !: Local Osteria
sandysmith Says: So what other options are there apart from the expensive Harry's Dolci. Well there are a couple of pleasant Osterias along the long waterfront of Giudecca with equally good views. We chose to sit at his one (pic 1) to enjoy the views (pic3) after our walk round and to have a...
sandysmith Says: I was tempted to have a cake and a coffee here just for the novelty, not as pricey as Harry's bar but the still extorionate prices put me off - afternnon tea in St Marks square is a better option for a treat in my opinion....but for those that want to there are waterside...
Vaporetto to and from Giudecca
suvanki Says: I caught the number 2 vaporetto to Giudecca from San Giorgio Maggiore. A frequent service leaves San Zaccaria and it calls at the 4 stops - Zitelle, Redentore, Palanca Giudecca and Sacca Fisola (where I caught the vaporetto to San Basilo in Dorsoduro)Service 41/42 also...
sandysmith Says: Several vaporetta routes criss-cross the giudecca canal and its only a short jouney here - less than 10 mins from San Marco and well worth a detour to see a more local part of Venice.Several stops are made on this log thin island - from east to west these are:Zitelle (as in...
suvanki Says: I was only aware of there being prisons on Venice (Apart from the former one adjoining the Doges Palace) after seeing a sign on Giudecca, for this womens prison (There is a prison for males near the Zitelle church) This womens prison is a former convent. The main reasons for...
sandysmith Says: Guidecca is very much a place for boating people - many boats lined the canals and indeed there is a large boat repair yard here amongst which is a largish restaurant - Le Mistra. We always intended to come back over her for a meal but something else always cropped up and...
sandysmith Says: Giudecca is almost a forgotten place - despite being such a short ride away from San Marco , they aapper worlds apart. Soon this will be tthe place to stay or have apartments - the views over the Giudecca Canal to Zattere and Dorsoduro are a big plus This is evident by more...
sandysmith Says: The modern apartments towards the end of the main canal leading to the sea looked oddly out of place with a fishing community but I later learnt it was part of a private gated waterfront development - much like the London Dockland regenration projects. Guess they must have...
sandysmith Says: Just enjoyed having a wander around the calles and fondamentas here and looking out onto the other side of the lagonn towards the sea - note though during our visit in 2005 a fair bit of restoration and'or re-paving was taking place. It has very much a local residential feel...
sandysmith Says: This long island in the venetian lagoon is so-called because in the 9th century nobles condemned to exile (giudicato) were sent here. Largely a working class area (like Canareggio) and residential area it does provide fine views of Venice itself as you stroll along its...
sandysmith Says: La Guidecca is a long thin s- shaped island in the southern lagoon, facing the Zattere of Venice proper. Formerly known as Spina Longa, due to its fishbone shape. It was once a place for exiles too and Michelangelo spent 3 peaceful years here in voluntarty exile from 1529 -...
sandysmith Says: I read about this building first on the Veniceblog site - useful for some great background reading on Venice. This fascinating neo- gothic building was built in the 20th century by a painter. Its local name - Tre Oci - is derived from its 3 "windows" (the eyes) which must...
sandysmith Says: If you think this church looks familiar you're right - its just like the one on Isola San Giorgio Maggiore and its not surprising to discover it had the same architect - Andrea Palladio.
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If you think this church looks familiar you're right - its just like the one on Isola San Giorgio Maggiore and its not surprising to discover it had the same...
Q: Where can one purchase the bath products produced by the women at Giudecca Prison? I used them when we were...
A: Perhpas you could write to the prison governer?
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An island to explore for the next visit. We had a short stroll here one afternoon (July 2004) and intended to return but a restricted waterbus schedule due to a water bus strike put paid to that but...
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Wandering around Giudecca with Suvanki
After 4 visits to Venice, I had to wait until my 5th time to visit this island, which is in Dorsoduro sestierie. This would be on Christmas Day 2008 After visiting Isola San Giorgio Maggiore its...
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