San Marco in the heart of the city is Venice’s best-known area, one famous around the world. At the heart is the Piazza San Marco that Napoleon called “the world’s most beautiful drawing room.” Don’t be surprised that this is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in all Italy. Many buildings date back to the early Sixteenth Century. The original church that became the Basilica di San Marco was built in 828 to house the remains of Saint Mark the Evangelist.

The Piazza San Marco

A tranquil oasis overlooking Lake Garda, Lefay Resort is family run and stands by a philosophy of eco sustainability. Surrounded by natural terraces, woods and olive groves, this is a magical place with a superb spa at its very heart, together with delicious cuisine and comfortable, bright and spacious suites.

Designed to blend in with the surrounding countryside, the suites in Lefay Resort are a tasteful mix of warm olive wood, stylish oak furniture and bathrooms in Italian marble. Each one has a terrace from which to appreciate the marvelous lake views.

Lefay Resort & Spa

From bare necessity, the bridges have turned into real symbols of the city, and are among the most representative features of Venice. Moreover each bridge, from the smallest to the most important one, from the public to the private ones, gives something more to this wonderful city, and offers unique sights to tourists. There are over 350 bridges all around the city, but some of them are certainly more famous than others, and can be considered as important monuments of the city.

Rialto bridge Venice Italy

Built in 2003, the hotel takes its name from the lush, green island of San Clemente on which it completely covers. With spectacular views of Venice and its lagoon, the island was once a stopping-off point for soldiers and pilgrims on their way to the holy land, and later used to entertain guests of the state. Present-day guests can experience some of this history with a visit to the remarkable 12th century church next to the hotel.

San Clemente island Venice Italy

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The only space of the city to be called “piazza” (i.e. “square”, all the other are called “campi” or “campielli”), St Mark’s Square has always been the core of the city life. Although the square as appears now is characterised by a strong Renaissance taste, this area has begun to take shape in the Middle Ages, and throughout the centuries it has undergone several reconstructions and changes.

St Marks Square

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Ideally positioned a stone’s throw from Piazza San Marco, right in the heart of Venice facing the San Marco Basin and the island of San Giorgio, the Luna Hotel Baglioni is situated a short distance from the most famous historical and artistic attractions of the city.

This historic Venetian hotel, member of the Leading Hotels of the World and Fine Hotels & Resorts, is housed in a magnificent, aristocratic Venetian palace and offers its guests an intimate, welcoming atmosphere combined with impeccable service.
 

Luna Hotel

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