http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Europe/Italy/Veneto/Venice.rssen-gbInfo on lastminute.com's Venice offeringshttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification The Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal with its one hundred windows, looks out onto the Grand Canal, the romantic stretch of water lined with magnificent palaces and their thousand reflections and colors: a truly unique location which makes this elegant hotel the perfect option for an unforgettable holiday discovering Venice - a magic, timeless city!]]> Located in the heart of the historical part of Venice, right in the city centre. Only a short distance from San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge. Reachable by gondola that anchors on a private dock, the hotel has views of romantic bridges and rarely seen sights.]]> Since the beginning of the century, the Hotel Panorama has offered welcome and hospitality in the very centre of the S. Mark's Basin and the Venetian Lagoon. The hotel has been completely renovated in 1999. Guest rooms are bright and comfortable featuring modern facilities.]]> Right in front of Venice Mestre railway station, 10 minutes away from the Grand Canal by train, you will find the Best Western Bologna Hotel. Built in 1911 the hotel has comfortable rooms and a surprisingly good restaurant to experience the real flavours of Venetian cuisine. With attention to service and detail, this hotel has the perfect location to enjoy both Venice and Veneto and will ensure a memorable stay.]]> Nestled to the side of a picturesque canal in the heart of the historical centre of Venice, you?ll find this exquisite little gem of a hotel. Although recently restored, the building remains true to the history and grandeur of the former city-state.]]> Tucked away in a quiet corner of Venice, only a short distance from Saint Mark's Square, Hotel San Moise offers the enchantment of a gondola-filled canal, the tranquility of a private, shaded courtyard, and the splendor of a sixteenth-century Venetian home.]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> Car Hire in Venice Marco Polo Airport]]> Car Hire in Venice Downtown]]> Car Hire in Venice Mestre Downtown]]> Car Hire in Venice Piazzale Roma Downtown]]> Car Hire in Venice Rrs]]> Housed in a deconsecrated church, Gallerie dell'Accademia is Venice's main picture gallery, home to the most comprehensive collection of Venetian paintings in the world and a must-see for any visitor.]]> Museo del Merletto
The ancient craft of lace and embroidery, practiced by Venetian specialists for centuries, experienced a bit of a revival in 1978 thanks to the establismment of this museum on the site of an old school of lacemaking.]]> The Glass Museum on Murano, one of Venice's "official" islands, showcases the extraordinary complexity and richness of the unique Venetian glassblowing tradition. It covers all periods in the evolution of the art, from the 15th century to the present, as well as having a remarkable section on pre-historic glass artefacts.]]> The Basilica di San Marco was built to house the body of St Mark the Evangelist, stolen in 828 AD from Alexandria in Egypt and brought back to the Doge Giustiniano Participazio, who decided to erect a building worthy of that audacious feat.]]> One of the most famous and beautiful squares in the world, the Piazza San Marco is a magnet for tourists and pigeons alike. It is also at the heart of the historic city of Venice which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.]]> The elegant, original and world-famous Gran Caffè Quadri is one of the oldest public salons in Venice and was the first to introduce coffee to the city. Founded in 1775 by Giorgio Quadri and his wife, it has been serving up the "hot black beverage" for centuries, combining the exquisite aroma with excellent views over St Mark's Square.]]> The wonderful clocktower in Piazza San Marco, commissioned by the Doge Agostino Barbarigo in 1493 and constructed by Giampaolo Rainieri and his son, Giancarlo, remains today an incredible feat of mechanical precision and one of the most impressive sights of Venice.]]> Just a stone's throw from Venice lies the 15km of pristine beach that makes up the Cavallino coastline. Its sand has been washed down from the majestic Dolomites during the past millennia and, like them, it has a peculiar colour that (according to sunlight) oscillates between intense pink and bright white.]]> One of the most sought-after night spots in Venice, Martini Scala is a piano bar and restaurant located under a beautiful 15th-century staircase in St Mark's Square. Fine music and dance feature regularly, with some of the city's top artists performing live on a daily basis.]]> Venice welcomes a staggering 20 million tourists every year. So where does the food come from to feed them all? Look no further than the bustling early-morning Rialto market.]]>