"The exterior of Palazzo Abadessa, tucked away in the sleepy backstreets of the Cannaregio district, is low key enough, but the grandeur and opulence begin to hit your senses as you explore. First we strolled through the lush ornamental garden, then the huge entrance hall decorated with frescoes and Renaissance paintings going back to the golden age of Venice, lit by glittering Murano chandeliers."
"Back in the 16th century, the original owners provided Venice with two of its doges, and today the stone corridors and high-ceilinged rooms have a classy, noble air, as if the ghosts of Caravaggio or Tintoretto might appear any moment and begin painting. Breakfast of cappuccino and croissants in the courtyard served by the friendly owners was a delightful way to start the day."
A couple stayed in a 500-year-old Venetian palazzo for 100, discovering a low-key exterior that opens into lavish interiors. Ornamental gardens lead to a large entrance hall decorated with frescoes and Renaissance paintings, lit by Murano chandeliers. The reception includes an antique velvet armchair suitable for prosecco or Venetian spritz. The original owners produced two doges in the 16th century, and stone corridors and high-ceilinged rooms retain a noble air. Breakfast of cappuccino and croissants was served in the courtyard by friendly owners. Castello di Montalero, east of Turin in Monferrato, traces to the 11th century and was rebuilt around 1700; a family restoration runs a residential cookery school and outings. The 18th-century Apafi Manor overlooks Malancrav in Transylvania and has been restored.
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