{"id":3378,"date":"2011-11-04T18:22:28","date_gmt":"2011-11-04T23:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/?p=3378"},"modified":"2011-11-21T17:49:44","modified_gmt":"2011-11-21T22:49:44","slug":"a-rainy-day-in-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gallivantinggrandma.com\/?p=3378","title":{"rendered":"Rainy Day in Venice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday – November 4, 2011<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a cool rainy morning in Venice. \u00a0The famous Sirocco wind was blowing and we lingered over breakfast at the hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Venetian Passing the San Samuele Vaporetto Station<\/span><\/p>\n

We decided to go to Ca’ Rezzonico which is one of the museums in Venice located right on the Grand Canal. \u00a0We missed it the last time we visited because of the heat. \u00a0We purchased transportation passes which gives us seven days of unlimited vaporetto rides, and hopped on a boat to the stop right outside the museum.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Entrance to Ca’ Rezzonico<\/span><\/p>\n

Ca’ Rezzonico, also called the museum of 18th Century Venice, is housed in a large magnificent Venetian palazzo built in 1667. \u00a0Unfortunately, photos were not allowed so I couldn’t document the experience. \u00a0The palazzo has very impressive Murano glass chandeliers and intricately carved furniture which reflect the lifestyles of \u00a0wealthy Venetians of the period. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Venice Rooftops From Ca’ Rezzonico<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several Tiepolo paintings on the ceilings, and other notable Italian artists’ works are displayed. \u00a0The Martini gallery on the top floor houses a fine collection of Venetian art. One interesting fact is that the poet Robert Browning died in the palazzo in 1889.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a snack at the cafe, we hopped on a vaporetto and went to the San Polo district to visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Campo de San Rocco<\/span><\/p>\n

Venetian “Scuolas” are are artistic jewels which are scattered around the city. \u00a0Scuolas, which were created during the Middle Ages, were fraternities or members of guilds which offered a variety of services to the members. \u00a0There are several large paintings by Tintoretto on the walls and ceiling of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. \u00a0There are also paintings by Titian (1500s) and Tiepolo (1700s).<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Inside the Scuola Grande di San Rocco<\/span><\/p>\n

We walked around the Scuola and marveled at the incredible paintings. \u00a0We sat for a while in the magnificent room. \u00a0Improved lighting highlighted wonderful carvings on the walls. \u00a0Then we crossed the Campo to the Church of San Rocco.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Church of San Rocco<\/span><\/p>\n

The small church is a treasure trove of Tintoretto paintings which depict the life of St. Roch. \u00a0It’s incredible to realize that the art is part of the people’s every-day lives and not limited to museums or other remote show places.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Casa di Carlo Goldoni<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Grand Canal<\/span><\/p>\n

After all the walking and sight seeing in the museums we were getting tired, so we returned to our hotel to rest. \u00a0After a couple of hours we ventured out for dinner. \u00a0We had wanted to eat at d’Ivo, which Jeff had read about, but without reservations we were turned away.<\/span><\/p>\n

On our way out, I asked the maitre d’ to recommend another restaurant and he sent us to Ai Mercanti. \u00a0Jeff knew that this was nouvelle Italian from the menu posted outside, but we went in for a unique experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/span>Our Secondi Piattis at Ai Mercanti<\/p>\n

For our first course, I had pigeon soup with pigeon liver and Jeff had tortilloni stuffed with chicken and veal kidneys. \u00a0Our second course was squid and cuttlefish for me and venison for Jeff. \u00a0Everything was very tasty and delicious! \u00a0It was a fun restaurant, even if the portions were rather small!!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Side Door of Ristorante d’Ivo<\/span><\/p>\n

As we walked back to the hotel through the dark quiet Venetian alleyways, we passed d’Ivo. A Gondola pulled up to the restaurant and the gondolier knocked on the side door and said something in Italian to the waiter. \u00a0We watched from the bridge as a couple started out the door and climbed into the gondola. \u00a0Now that’s taxi service Venice style…….<\/span><\/p>\n


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