A city built across 118 islands is never going to be ordinary. Prepare yourself to dive into the extraordinary magic of Venice, where canals wind themselves between rust-coloured buildings, hurried along gently by stream of gondolas transporting wide-eyed tourists through an Italian masterpiece. Outstanding architecture, world-class food and a rich cultural history await around every corner, proudly watched over by the Venezia Palazzo Barocci that perches gracefully on the banks of the Grand Canal.
“Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.” - Truman Capote
The prospect of the floating city of Venice, constructed brazenly in the middle of a lagoon, seems almost outside the realms of possibility. You need to see it to believe it; and VeryChic has the ultimate Venetian hideaway from which to begin unravelling the mysteries of this extraordinary place: the Venezia Palazzo Barocci.
Completely renovated in 2014, the hotel’s aesthetic is the picture of pure elegance. Occupying a beautiful 19th-century building that formerly housed the famous Teatro Sant-Angelo, the canal-side establishment offers magnificent views over Rialto Bridge and is only a stone’s throw away from the city’s beloved main square, Piazza San Marco. The Superior and Premium rooms are exquisitely decorated in natural shades of cream, brown and gold, and a sense of grandeur protrudes from the refined blend of ancient Venetian furniture and sophisticated designer pieces that adorn the space.
Those eager to delve into the culture can prepare for a day exploring the meandering waterways with a wonderfully fresh breakfast buffet that is brimming with local specialities along with juicy fruit, sumptuous pastries, cold cuts and cheese. The frequent fine weather allows for this most important meal of the day to be enjoyed amidst the greenery of the private landscaped garden, to the soundtrack of the soft trickling of the fountain.
Venice may appear as though it was dreamed up for a fairy tale, but its cobbled streets can actually be walked, its canals can be traversed; visit the Venezia Palazzo Barocci to discover the mysteries of the Italian dreamland in all its glory.