Off the beaten track in the “Serenissima”
Arguably one of the most beautiful and evocative places in history, Venice is visited by millions but discovered by the very few. Our Editor-in-Chief, Julia Pasarón, takes us on a tour of her favourite places, which encapsulate the exquisite skill and craftmanship that made Venice the queen of luxury trade for centuries. Today, they are kept alive by independent ateliers that pepper its seductive streets and winding canals.
Having grown up within a family of art lovers, it is no surprise that in my childhood, I dreamt of going to Venice as much as other children dream of going to Disneyland. I’ve been lucky enough to visit this incredible city several times in my life. On this occasion, I travelled with my sister and chose to go completely off-grid, with the help of a local friend and that of Salvatore “Salva” Pisani, General Manager at the Splendid Venice, the hotel where we stayed.
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione: canal entrance and lounge area.
It’s a pink building, like many others in Venice, but tucked behind the inconspicuous façade – close to St. Mark’s Square…