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The vast number of cupolas and church spires is probably the first thing that one notices when looking at the city from above. Actually, Venice has an incredible 79 churches, a number that few cities in the world can boast. Now, we are presenting you lesser-known Venetian shrines. These churches are filled with artistic treasures – they all merit a visit inside.

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Built in the second half of the 14th century, the church conserves its original Gothic façade. In the interior, besides important paintings attributed to pupils of P. Veronese and three works by G. B. Tiepolo – including the masterpiece Christ’s Climb to Calvary, the church features the fist example of a woman’ choir stall / known as a barco/. Behind the church is an interesting 14th century brick bell tower. Open: from Mon. to Sat. 10am-5pm. Sun. 1pm-5pm. Closed: 25December, 1 January, 15 August.

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Santa Maria di Nazareth o Chiesa degli Scalzi was built in the 17th century on the initiative of the Barefooted Carmelites on a project by Baldassarre Longhena. The construction of the temple, dedicated to Santa Maria di Nazareth, spanned from 1660 to 1705 when the church was consecrated. This masterly example of baroque art where by G. B. Tiepolo is still visible on the vault of the left aisle that had originally also frescoed the ceiling. Now only the sketch remains of Tiepolo’s fresco and a few fragments kept in the Accademia Gallery. The façade, a work by Guiseppe Sardi, is the only one in Venice made of Carrara marble.

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Investment n culture is the mission of the Foundation Querini Stampalia. Firmly rooted in Venice and its surrounding region, the Querini Stampalia proposes itself as a production center based on the study and appreciation of its historic heritage and that of its museum. It is ever ready to receive the most advanced proposal of the day. It hosts and promotes exhibitions, conferences, seminars, presentations and meetings. An intensive program of educational activities is proposed to diverse public: schools, families, the elderly, presenting new ways of interpreting the museum and its collections, the library, exhibitions and the architecture of the palace itself, by means of workshops and educational programs.

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Not far from Saint Mark’s Square lies one of Venice‘s most interesting artistic complexes: Palazzo Querini Stampalia. Today this is the seat of the foundation, created according to the wishes of Count Giovanni, the last descendent of the Querini Stampalia Family from who it takes its name. Today the Foundation hosts a library, a museum and temporary exhibition areas. On the ground floor of the sixteenth century palace lies area restored by Carlo Scarpa in 1963; architect whose work has been defined as the most aristocratic and refined of the Italian twentieth century.

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Hotel Des Glaciers run for geezerhood straight from Family Pennard, is situated in a restful and broad area. Far 100 meters from the new cabin transport of Dolonne and 800 meters far from the displace of Courmayeur. The Hotel is a representative mountain scheme and it has a lot of deep expanse in Aosta Valley call.

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Set in a 9000 m2 adventurer, Adler Dolomiti is in Ortisei’s prosaic country, 100 metres from the Alpe di Siusi teeny conductor car.
The luxurious Adler is one of the superfine hotels in the Dolomites, message the maximal standards of relief, function and cooking. An excellent combination of far practice and redbrick way of living.

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If you are sensing for a unique elemental service, soundlessness, and relax, unitedly with the foremost facilities, then the Sassongher Hotel is the perfect fitting for a leisure in Corvara in Badia, Bolzano.
The premises of Hotel Sassongher are stocked in exemplary Southwestward Tyrolean style and artificial with uppercase aid to portion. It offers unconfined parking and a unrestricted ski bus, together with a spa, and greatest flat with satellite LCD TV.

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The charming antique Villa del Quar offers superior accommodations surrounded by the internationally renowned vineyards of Valpolicella Valley, near Verona. The interior relies heavily on wood and terracotta and Venetian floors, the furniture is antique and the colors used are typical of those found in Venetian art, combining golds and blues with reds and greens. Villa del Quar has been awarded for 10 consecutive years with the “3 Golden Keys” as one of the 10 Best Hotels in Italy.

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Overlooking the Grand Canal, the Westin Europa & Regina Venice occupies a position of absolute privilege. Surrounded by shops, cafés, and restaurants, the hotel is located just steps from St. Mark’s Basilica, the beautiful Italian Baroque church of Santa Maria della Salute, La Fenice Theatre and Calle XXII Marzo. Consists of five18th and 19th century historic building, the hotel offers its guests a sophisticated combination of characteristic elegance and modern technology.

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Just steps from St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sights, Londra Palace Hotel Venice enjoys prime location on the Riva degli Schiavoni – one of the longest and most picturesque waterfront promenades in Venice. With splendid Lagoon views the origins of hotel date back to the 19th century and are considered as some of the city’s most spectacular architecture. Unique furniture, chandeliers, antique mirrors, oil paintings, fabric covered walls and mosaic floors give a piece elegance to the hotel.

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