History
of the house
Ca'
del Glicine is a typical Venetian palazzetto of the renaissance period:
the term Ca' is short for casa, or house, and the Glicine is the beautiful wisteria that flowers abundantly in the garden and gives the house its name. The windows of the piano nobile (the second, or "grand floor") are framed by byzantine horseshoe-shaped
arches.
The main façade, with
a 15th century ground-floor arcade, lies on the Fondamenta delle
Zattere, a charming and elegant walk on the quaiside, with a convenient
waterbus (vaporetto) stop, waterside cafes, a lovely view of the island
of Giudecca and of the church of the Redentore, and a perfect spot to admire the sunset.
The back of the house is
graced by a lovely private garden on the ground floor and a spacious terrace
on the piano nobile, which overlooks the picturesque squero
(boatyard) of San Trovaso, where new gondolas are hand-crafted and old ones repaired
- and the bell-tower of San Trovaso, one of the city's most beautiful churches,
rich in history and artistic treasures.
Venice is divided into six ancient
district or sestieri; Ca' del Glicine is in the Sestiere
of Dorsoduro, home to a lively mix of students, tourists, and locals. It
is a charming neighbourhood of small squares, narrow alleys, quiet canals
and picturesque residences, nestled between the imposing palaces on the
Grand Canal, where the famous Historical Regatta takes place every September, and the Canal della Giudecca. The heart of the sestiere is
Campo Santa Margherita: the square bustles with activity, particularly
in the morning, when the market stalls are open. The numerous open-air
cafes serve a particularly delicious gelato
(the Italian ice-cream)
and are lively at night-time.
The Dorsoduro also hosts several
major collections of art, notably the Accademia Gallery and the Peggy Guggenheim
Collection of 20th century art. The churches are also rich in repositories
of paintings and sculptures, like the church of the Gesuati - right next
to Ca' del Glicine - with ceilings painted by Giambattista Tiepolo.
The apartment for rent is located at the ground floor and it has a lovely
private private garden, quiet and very spacious, which makes this house the ideal setting for an unforgettable vacation. It may be rented year-round, by the week or just for a few days.
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