O'Toole House - Rio Terra' dei Catecumeni 113 Sestriere Dorsoduro - Venice - Italy Phone: +39 055 68.15.230  Fax: +39 055.68.41.61 Email: info@venicehouse.info Website: www.venicehouse.info

• Flat 1 (click here for more info)
At the ground floor for 2 persons: one-room flat apartment with entrance reinforced-door. This big room has 4 ancient windows with coulored glasses, 2 single bed-settee, an ancient cupboard and a kitchen corner near the old venice fire-place with ancient mirrors. Also there is a wooded bathroom with shower. The apartment is equipped with TV, telephon, air conditioning and independant heating. Venice flat

• Flat 2 (click here for more info)
At the first floor for 2-4 persons: small living-room with double bed-settee and kitchen corner, double bed-room with ancient furniture, wooded bathroom with bath-tub and shower. The apartment is also equipped with TV, telephon, air conditioning and independant heating. Venice flat

• Flat 3 (click here for more info)
At the second floor for 2-4 persons: small living-room with double bed-settee and kitchen corner, double bed-room with ancient furniture, wooded bathroom with tub and shower. The apartment is also equipped with TV, telephon, air conditioning and independant heating. Venice flat

• SPECIAL Flat (click here for more info)
At the top floor for 2 persons: one-room flat apartment with a wide and wonderful terrace. This room has 3 windows on with coulored glasses, 1 bed-settee, kitchen corner and a wooded bathroom with shower. The apartment is also equipped with TV, telephon, air conditioning and independant heating. Venice flat

Its location is really strategical. It is near one of the most beautiful Venetian churches : S. Maria della Salute. It is the masterpiece of the architect Baldassarre Longhena; its construction is dated 1681. Its position is very important, because it is located at the entrance of the Canal Grande (its staircase goes from the water till the church-square) and it is part of the town-quarter Punta della Dogana. The house is located in the "Zattere" zone, a large walking area from Punta della Dogana to the Sea Station, where the biggest crusiers boats start their journeys. This promenade is well known to the Venetian and also to the turists, who can enjoy a nice walk or drink a coffee in the different bars along the way.

SOME FEASTS IN VENICE

• Befana (January) This year's regatta that takes place every year on January 6th to celebrate Epiphany is a Particular and happy challenge with the oars. Five "rowing" veterans (over 55) are chosen, dressed up as Epiphanies and then have to prove their strength and ability along the Canal Grande (from S.Tomà to Rialto)

• Carnevale di Venezia (February) Carnevale di Venezia is the most known manifestation of Venice and it is the most similar to the town spirit, between reality and dreams. You can enjoy free in the streets all the spontaneous popular joy of these days. Its tradition is dated in the XVIII century.

• Vogalonga (May) The Vogalonga competition takes part in Venice history since its birth it is one on the main events, especially spring. Vogalonga's birth is due to a few Venetians and has always been supported only by the participants with hundred of boats along the Canal Grande.

• Redentore (July) On the third July sunday, to remember the foundation of the Redentore Church on the Giudecca island, a long boat bridge is formed on the Giudecca Channel , so that people can easily and quickly reach the church.

• Regata Storica (September) Is one of the most important competitions between the most powerful oarsmen of the town; this traditional manifestation is dated in the VII century. In the first September Sunday on the Canal Grande you can attend a beautiful and original historical parade in historical dresses.

• Mostra del Cinema (September) In September there is the international film festival also known as the "Mostra del Cinema". During this period the Lido di Venezia become the centre of attention. A lot of cinema lovers meet outside Palazzo del Cinema during the day or in the night in the hope of getting an autograph or taking a photo of their idol.

• Celebration of the Church S. Maria della Salute (November) Every year on the 21st November all town boats form a boats bridge on the Canal Grande, which links the Chuch S.Maria della Salute to the town center. All the streets are full with street markets stalls, where turists can enjoy shopping.

O'Toole House - Rio Terra' dei Catecumeni 113 Sestriere Dorsoduro - Venice - Italy Phone: +39 055 68.15.230  Fax: +39 055.68.41.61 Email: info@venicehouse.info Website: www.venicehouse.info