Country Life International, 14 October 2004
Join the party
There is no better place to enjoy a hangover than Venice, the city which refuses to sink. In fact, the Venetian islands have become the latest party hotspot for international jetsetters. Elton John has snapped up a house on the Guidecca, a four minute boat ride from Piazza San Marco, and the island is chosen by Signor Cipriani for his famous hotel, now the bolt hole of the rich and famous.
One of the most instantly recognised views in the world is that of Venice’s Rialto Bridge. It is also the view from the terrace of the Palazzo Sernagiotto, an exquisitely renovated 19th century palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal, built by the Italian architect Benvenuti...
...The same agents are handling the sale of the extraordinary Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, one of Venice's most important Gothic houses, which has changed hands only six times in its 600-year history...
For property on Giudecca, please see our Giudecca Property website.
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