Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme

Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme is a historic palace in Venice, Italy, situated on the Grand Canal in the Santa Croce district. Originally a private noble residence, the building dates back centuries and was once home to notable figures such as the mercenary captain Pandolfo Malatesta and Francesco da Bussone, known as the Count of Carmagnola. Over time it fell into neglect and disrepair. After a complete restoration completed in 2016, the palazzo reopened as Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel, a five-star property. The name 'Venart' is a contraction of 'Venice' and 'Art', reflecting the city's artistic heritage. The hotel is part of LDC Hotels & Resorts and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. It features seventeen individually designed rooms and suites, a garden with a private pier on the Grand Canal, and the Michelin two-starred restaurant Glam — the only restaurant in Venice to hold two Michelin stars. Adjacent to the hotel entrance are the Empress Theodora Apartments, four luxury residences for short and long stays. The palazzo's architecture follows the typical Venetian tripartite layout of the 15th century, with a white marble facade, arched windows, and Istrian stone balustrades. In the 18th century, its ground-floor salons hosted the social and cultural life of the Venetian aristocracy, with Vivaldi's music played by string quartets. Today, Palazzo Venart is one of Venice's most iconic five-star hotels, offering a secluded and luxurious experience away from the main tourist routes, about ten minutes from the Rialto Bridge.

The Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme, located on the Grand Canal in Venice, has a history spanning several centuries. In the 15th century, the building belonged to the Lion family and later to the Vernier family. It was the residence of the mercenary captain Pandolfo Malatesta, lord of Rimini and patron, who took refuge there after being excommunicated and condemned to be burned at the stake for excessive greed. It was also home to the unfortunate Francesco da Bussone, known as the Count of Carmagnola, who was accused of treason and executed between the two columns of St. Mark's Square. Originally, the facade of the former residence faced the Grand Canal, occupying the space that is now the garden. The palace structure was developed according to the typical Venetian tripartite architecture of the 15th century, with direct access from the canal and a white marble facade interspersed with arched windows, decorated with elegant Istrian stone balustrades. During the golden age of the 18th century, the ground-floor salons of the palace hosted the social and cultural life of the city's aristocratic elite, who gathered to dance, play cards, and converse to the notes of Vivaldi played by string quartets. Over the centuries, the building remained one of the most prestigious in Venice. After years of neglect and decay, the palazzo underwent a complete restoration, completed in 2016, which returned it to its former splendor and eternal charm. It reopened as Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel, a five-star property. The name 'Venart' is a contraction of 'Venice' and 'Art', embodying the charm and essence of the city's history. The hotel is part of LDC Hotels & Resorts and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. It features seventeen rooms and suites, a garden with a private pier on the Grand Canal, and the Michelin two-starred restaurant Glam. Adjacent to the hotel are the Empress Theodora Apartments, four luxury apartments. The hotel is located in the Santa Croce district, about ten minutes from the Rialto Bridge, away from the classic tourist routes.

• 2016

  Complete restoration of the palazzo completed; reopened as Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel.

Five-star luxury hotel in Venice, member of Leading Hotels of the World, offering exclusive palazzo experience with Michelin-starred dining.

• Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel

  Five-star hotel with 17 rooms and suites, part of LDC Hotels & Resorts and Leading Hotels of the World.

• Glam restaurant

  Michelin two-starred restaurant, the only one in Venice with two stars.

• Empress Theodora Apartments

  Four luxury apartments adjacent to the hotel entrance, ideal for short and long stays.

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