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Dec 28 2017

San Marco district Venice

San Marco is the smaller district of the town but it contains the political and religious heart of Venice. It has always been inhabited by the nobility and, together with Rialto and San Pietro di Castello, it is part of the original nucleus in the development of Venice. It is limited north by the Grand Canal, south by Saint Mark’s basin, west by Rio del Palazzo and east by Rio de San Zulian. It borders north with Cannaregio district and east with Castello district, it is connected with San Polo district through Rialto bridge and with Dorsoduro through Accademia bridge. Administratively, the district contains San Giorgio Maggiore island too.

Saint Mark’s square, the political and religious heart of Venice.

In the origin, its name was Rivoalto, in which Rialto come from too. It was called also Civitas Rivoalti, recalling the area of its foundation. Saint Mark’s square is naturally the heart of the district: for more than 1000 years was the political, decision and judiciary center of the Republic of Venice. Here took place the most important event as the Venice Carneval, who is still alive nowadays. Saint Mark’s square is the only square of the town exposed on the maritime basin: richful of monuments and palaces, it gathers more than 15 centuries of history and art. Saint Mark’s square is the living room of the venetian citizens: the open space dedicated to host all the most importants events in the town.

San Marco district hosts several monuments like the Bell tower, the basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

Together with the “Paròn de casa“, the bell tower, who towers with its 98 meters of height in the square and all the town, you can enjoy the view of several monuments, very close together and in different styles, as the venetian stylistic instructs. You can see the Procuratie right in front of the Basilica and the Doge’s palace, venue of the juridical power of the Serenissima; the clock tower, restored in 2006; the famous bridge of sighs beyond which starts Castello district. There is also the Napoleonic wing where you can find Correr museum. Outside the square you can also find La Fenice theatre, Goldoni theatre, San Moisè church, Palazzo Grassi and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, where the basilica and the Cini foundation rise.

San Giorgio Maggiore island is part of the San Marco district too

From Hotel Bucintoro you can reach San Marco district very easily! Ask at the reception for mor information!

Sep 30 2017

Scuola Grande San Rocco Venice

Founded in 1478, as headquarters of a fraternity of rich and dedicated residents to beneficial operas, in 1489 the Scuola Grande, was already destination due to the paintings of Tintoretto, Giorgione, Tiziano and Tiepolo. It has been rewarded by Pio VI, on 13th January 1789, with the title of “Arciconfraternita” due to its zeal for the divine cult and for charity.

You can admire the “Crucifixion of Jesus Christ” of Tintoretto.

In 1564, Tintoretto has been put in charge to decorate the Scuola. All the works are his or of his students. Famous is the Sala dell’albergo. The marvellous ciclo dei teleri, realized in three rooms between 1564 and 1588, it represents for Venice waht is the Sistine Chapel for Rome. The paintings constituted the cathechesis of the brethren and they have been robbed by Napoleon in 1807. In the 17th century, paintings about the plague in 1630 (Antonio Zanchi 1666) and La Madonna salva Venezia dalla peste (Pietro Negri 1673) were placed on the stairs that connect the first with the second floor. The painting of Antonio Zanchi is one of the most famous paintings of the venetian-baroque paint.

You can visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco everyday from 9.30 to 17.30 .

For more information, ask at the reception.

Sep 14 2017

Torcello island Venice

Torcello (in our dialect Torcèło) is an island of the northern venetian lagoon. The island is easily reachable from Burano in 5 minutes with Actv line 9 or 12.

Torcello, reachable by public transportation Actv lines in 5 minutes from Burano island.

It was one old the most ancient resettlement of the lagoon until the downhill due to the predominance of Venice and due to the change of the enviromental conditions. At the moment, only 17 people live in Torcello, but it is still a sightseeing due to its archeological heritage. The name Torcello derives from one of the doors of the ancient roman city of Altino or it could be from Dorceum, small swampy emerged island.

Santa Fosca Church in Torcello.

During the ’60s, archaelogical campaigns were conducted and proved that in Torcello was inhabited since the first centuries of teh Roman empire. This researchs demonstrated also that the decline of the island was due to the bad climate situations. When the Venitian Republic fell in 1979, the civil institutions of the Serenissima that ruled the area were abolished. The monasteries and the laic schools were destroyed by the Napoleonic decrees of 1806 amd 1810. On may 1st 1818 Pope Pio VII abolished the Episcopate of Torcello and the terrirory was connected to the Venitian Patriarchate.

The result of archaelogical campaigns, in the early ’60s, demonstrated that Torcello was inhabited since the first centutires of the Roman Empire.

Walking through the long street that takes you to the square and runs along the main canal, you can feel to live in an enviroment that recalls the Roman Empire, except when you see restaurants. On the half of this walk of 7-8 minutes, you can see the famous Ponte Del Diavolo (Devil’s bridge), so called because the legend tells that it has been built in one night by the Devil in order to win a bet: probably is the lack of parapects on the sides that gives the idea that it has been built fast. Over this bridge, the area is assigned to vegetables gardens.

The famous Devil’s Bridge.

In the middle of the area stands out a marble throne, the Attila Throne: it has been mistakenly assigned to the famous captain of the Unni, it was property to the bishop of Torcello. In the main square is located the Palazzo Del Consiglio in gothic style and built in the 15th century as venue of the island’s government. Together with the Palazzo Dell’Archivio, it constitutes the Museum of Torcello, with plenty of archaelogical evidences of the latin, byzatine and medieval era.

Do not skip the Attila Throne if you are going to Torcello…have a sit!

Want to visit Torcello? Ask at the reception for indications!

Jul 17 2017

The Saint Mark’s Tower Venice

The Saint Mark’s Tower is the symbol of our town and one of the most known monument in the world.
El paròn de casa, how is called by the venetians, has a square form and it is 99 meters tall if we include the pinnacle that was used by the sailors like a lighthouse.

The famous bell tower built in the XII century.

This was the main function that the Saint Mark’s Bell Tower of Venice had within the XII century. The actual look comes by the reconstruction made in the 16th century, when the tower was capped by a pyramidal spire, at the top of which sits a golden weathervane in the form of the archangel Gabriel.

The angel on top of the pyramidal spire of the Saint Mark’s bell tower indicates the direction of the wind. Actually he is an archangel: Archangel Gabriel, who appears to the Holy Mary the day of the Annunciation.

The Saint Mark’s Bell tower is 98.6 metres (323 ft) tall, and stands alone in a corner of St Mark’s Square, near the front of the basilica. It has a simple form, the bulk of which is a fluted brick square shaft, 12 metres (39 ft) wide on each side and 50 metres (160 ft) tall, above which is a loggia surrounding the belfry, housing five bells. The belfry is topped by a cube, alternate faces of which show the Lion of St. Mark and the female representation of Venice.

A picture of the bell tower in 1902 that shows its fall.

On July 14th 1902, the Saint Mark’s bell tower of Venice suddendly falls. The city council approved the reconstruction of the tower as it was before the fall. Works began on 25th April 1903 and they finished 9 years later, in 1912.

After nine years of works, the new Saint Mark’s bell tower was inaugurate!

How much does it cost to visit the Bell tower?

Adults: 8€
Reduction: 4€
Reduction tickets are available only for groups over 15 people.

Opening times:

The bell tower has different opening times:

October-November 9.00-19.00,
From November to April 9.30-15.45,
From April to June 9.00-19.00,
From July to Semptember 9.00-21.00.
The ticket office closes one hour before.

Don’t waist anymore time! Ask to our staff more information.

Jul 03 2017

The Team of the Hotel Bucintoro Venice

Every member of our team is a necessary and unique resource in order to guarantee, to our guests, an unforgivable stay.

Here, you can know each and everyone of them.

Reception:

Stefano: An example of politeness, he will satisfy all your desires. He is a former footblal referee and a real expert of cars and cameras. He’s very passionate about literature and he will welcome you with a latin phrase and a rhyme.

Giancarlo: Punctual and accurate, he will make you discover the must-see itineraires, events and concerts in town. His passion for foreign languages will make him try to make you feel like home speaking as you do.

Gian Maria: With his kind manners, he’s a writer. He’s a great food lover and he will guide you choosing the best restaurants. Where can you taste the best venetian cuisine? Ask him!

Floors:

Nico: He’s the handyman of our hotel. He is a very capable plumber, electrician and botanic expert.

He takes care of all our plants like they were of his garden.

Edith: Our housekeeper. She came to Italy thirty years ago from Perth, Scotland. She speaks the venetian dialect better than a resident.

With a lot of humor, she runs our ladies with passion, making the hotel shines.

Breakfast room:

Mara: Our breakfast room keeper, will wait for you every morning with a smile on her face.

Kind and delicate, she will make you start the day in the best way.

Bar:

Matteo: Our bartender will welcome you, from 5 pm to 11 pm, with traditional cocktails. Let him recommend you the best drink, in our bar or in our stallage.

Do not hesitate! We are waiting for you!

Every member of our team is a necessary and unique resource in order to guarantee, to our guests, an unforgivable stay.

Here, you can know each and everyone of them.

HOTEL BUCINTORO SRL