"Being confined to my apartment made me want to see all the places I'd put off visiting until then, and as an Italian-and travel writer-who had never been to one of the world's most visited cities, my first stop had to be Venice. Then, the city was empty of tourists, a scene so surreal it made La Serenissima feel like a sci-fi film set. Everything was beautiful, but having the canals and cobbled streets all to ourselves felt as special as it was unfair."
"When I stumbled upon Palazzo Cristo San Marco on Airbnb, I couldn't believe my eyes. A 15th-century palace, located just minutes away from the iconic Piazza San Marco, underwent a complete renovation to create a design-led home that retains its antique charm while ensuring the utmost comfort for its guests. The pictures, though, don't do this marvelous piece of classic Venetian architecture justice."
A first visit to Venice occurred just after pandemic restrictions lifted, leaving canals and cobbled streets unusually empty and surreal. A subsequent visit returned the city to its typical crowds, gondolas, and tourist bustle, prompting a desire for authentic immersion rather than hotels. A 15th-century palace near Piazza San Marco underwent seven years of meticulous renovation to become a six-room, design-led home that preserves antique charm while providing modern comfort. The property's classic Venetian architecture and thoughtful restoration exceed photographic representation. Guests may choose a half-hour walk through Cannaregio to avoid vaporetto queues when reaching the house.
Read at Conde Nast Traveler
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