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1. The gallery: Ca’ Pesaro
The International Gallery of Modern Art in Ca’ Pesaro contains important 19th- and 20th-century collections of painting and sculptures, including masterpieces by Klimt and Chagall and remarkable artists such as Kandinsky, Klee and Moore. There is also a rich selection of works by Italian artists and an important section on graphic art.(capesaro.visitmuve.it)
Ca’ Pesaro
2. The seafood restaurant: Hostaria da Franz
One of Venice’s most famous seafood restaurants, with a long list of equally famous former patrons, from Brangelina to Elijah Wood and Novac Djokovic.(hostariadafranz.com)
3. The spa: Palladio Spa
On Giudecca island, the Palladio Spa is a quiet oasis away from San Marco. Try the Turkish Hammam or the Obermaier Jacuzzi.
Palladio Spa
4. The jeweller: Codognato
Here, the jewels are unearthed by contemporary archaeological digs and Etruria which inspired the owner Attilio to revolutionise the art of jewellery making. (attiliocodognato.it)
5. The restaurant: Ristorante Lineadombra
This is one of the best restaurants in Venice, in Dorsoduro. I always have the mille-feuille of scampi with onions and apples. (ristorantelineadombra.com)
Ristorante Lineadombra
6. The boutique: René Caovilla
A glittering Venetian shoemaking tradition using the best Italian craftsmanship. (renecaovilla.com)
7. The library: Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
The great architect Palladio considered this building by Sansovino the most beautiful in the world. (marciana.venezia.sbn.it)
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
8. The trattoria: Trattoria dal Vecio Squeri
A typical, historic trattoria – open since 1931 and still serving traditional Venetian specialities. (+39 329 378 8883)
9. The museum: Museo della Fondazione Querini Stampalia
A beautiful Venetian house with Italian and Flemish paintings that depict everyday Venetian life. (querinistampalia.org)
Museo della Fondazione Querini Stampalia
10. The gardens: Bauer Palladio
The three gardens (one of the largest private gardens in the city) have been redesigned and restored behind the 16th-century Zitelle complex on the island of Giudecca. They were previously vineyards and orchards until the beginning of the 20th century. (palladiohotelspa.com)
‘Venetian Chic’ by Francesca Bortolotto Possati (about £65, Assouline) is out now (assouline.com).
From: Harper’s BAZAAR UK
