Italy
Southern Europe
Celebrated throughout the world for its art and architecture, Venice is a destination with something for everyone, from gourmands to historians. Aman Venice overlooks the Grand Canal in San Polo, the smallest of the six districts of Venice. Named for the Church of San Polo, it is also one of the oldest parts of the city, known for its beautiful palaces, churches and market.
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The palazzo in which Aman Venice is housed, Palazzo Papadopoli, was built in the 16th century by the architect Gian Giacomo de Grigi, as commissioned by the Coccina family of Bergamo.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the property was bought by two brothers, Nicolò and Angelo Papadopoli Aldobrandini. They entrusted the internal decoration of the piano nobile, the main living area of the palazzo, to Michelangelo Guggenheim, a leading exponent of the Neo-Renaissance and Rococo styles. He reinvented the space, turning the palazzo into one of the most significant examples of these styles in Venice.
The brothers also bought two adjacent buildings which they razed in order to build two gardens, very unusual features in Venice. Today these beautiful gardens are green oases in this historic district, alive with the gentle sounds of water all about.
Key points:
- Location: In the district of San Polo, Venice, overlooking the Grand Canal.
- Accommodation: 24 suites.
- Activities: Discovering the city by boat or gondola, culture and art visits, spa, the Carnival of Venice, the Biennale and the Venice Film Festival.
- Cuisine: Italian and Asian cuisine.
- Best season: All year round.
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