Best Luxury Hotels In San Polo
San Polo, one of Venice’s most vibrant districts and at its heart is the iconic Rialto Bridge, a masterpiece of Venetian architecture that connects San Polo to San Marco across the Grand Canal. The district is home to the famous Rialto Market, where colourful stalls brim with fresh produce, seafood, and spices, reflecting centuries of Venetian trade. San Polo also boasts the grand Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, renowned for its exquisite artworks by Titian. Winding streets lead to charming squares such as Campo San Polo, the city’s second-largest piazza and a centre for local events.
Aman Venice
Arrive via Aman Venice’s private jetty into the gardens that lead down to the water. Built in the 16th century, this was once the Palazzo Papadopoli, a grand Baroque masterpiece which retains its original frescoes to this day. The decor is Neo-Renaissance and very opulent, its 24 bedrooms balancing this period grandeur with the modern niceties like Bang & Olufsen flatscreen TVs and Nespresso coffee makers (as this was the first building in the city to get electricity, it’s fitting that it should include some cutting-edge gadgets). Aman Venice has a small spa, Arva restaurant, a bar and a library stacked with books, board games and puzzles.
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