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Nov 12 2017

Madonna Della Salute feast Venice

The Madonna della Salute feast Venice is a religious feast instituted by the venitian Republic in 1630. This event is celebrated every year on November 21st, since four centuries. It is a very popular feast by the venetian and by the pilgrimages that come to Venice to thank the Holy Mary for miracoulous healings.

The Basilica of the Madonna della Salute.

This feast has the same roots of the Redentore feast. It was born due to the plague in 1630-1631 (narrated by Manzoni in “I promessi sposi”. A desperate Nicolò Contarini, the Duke, and the patriarch Giovanni Tiepolo organized a procession of pray that gathered all the survivors. It lasted for 3 days and 3 nights. The venetian promised that they would have built a temple in honor of the Holy Mary if the town would have survived at the plague. In few weeks the plague stopped, leaving behind 47000 deads (1/4 of the citizens), Duke and patriarch included.

Since 1631, the venetian gathered in procession on November 21st.

The government of Venice decided to build this temple . The designated area was the Dogana as destination of pilgrimages and venue of the new temple. The contest was won by Baldassare Longhena. He built a baroque temple with a octagonal structure overcomes by a majestic dome. The first pilgrimage took place on November 28th 1631, right after the plague.

The temporary bridge allows to reach the basilica della Madonna della Salute from Santa Maria Del Giglio.

Admire the basilica from your room in our hotel! What a view!

Oct 04 2017

VeniceMarathon Venice

The Venice Marathon is a marathon that takes place every year in October, usually the fourth Sunday of the month, starting in Stra and finishing in Venice (42 km). The Venice Marathon has been the first italian marathon recognized by the Association of International Marathon and distance Races (AIMS) and it makes part of the international calendar of IAAF.

The Venice Marathon starts in Stra, a small town near Padua, and has its finish line in Riva Sette Martiri, one bridge far from the Hotel Bucintoro.

The start is in Stra, small place near Padua, famous for Villa Pisani. The Marathon goes through Fiesso D’artico, Dolo and Mira, along the Brenta, famous for the palladian villas and arrives in Mestre, going through the town and San Giuliano Park. After that, the participants take the Liberty bridge that connects Venice with the mainland. After crossing some bridges, the atleths arrive in Saint Mark’s square crossing one bridge installed for this occasion, that goes from Punta della Salute to San Marco. The finish line is placed in Riva Sette Martiri, one bridge far from Hotel Bucintoro.

Don’t miss the Marathon!

The first Marathon took place the 18th May 1986. In the Venice Marathon of 2011, for the first time ever, the Marathon passed through Saint Mark’s square. Venice marathon is very active with charity through www.retedeldono.it and since a lot of years the campaign “Run of water”, “Run for life” that has the purpose to build wells in Uganda. This association is run by Alex Zanardi.

Enjoy the arrival from your room!

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.

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