Giudecca Island in Venice Italy
Formerly known as Sina Lunga due to its herringbone shape, the island of La Guidecca in Venice, Italy, is a thin S-shaped island in the southern lagoon in front of Venice's Zattere proper and was known as the "garden of the delights "of Venice in the eighteenth century. This incredible island in the Venetian lagoon full of fascinating Neo-Gothic buildings and structures, is so named because in the 19th century it was once a place for nobles condemned to exile or the Giudicato. In fact, Michelangelo spent three peaceful years in voluntary exile in this place from 1529.
The island of La Giudecca in Venice Italy is largely a working-class and residential area that offers beautiful views of Venice itself when strolling along the waterfront. The promenade or fondamenta next to the Giudecca canal is full of restaurants, cafes, art galleries and shops that sell fresh fish, delicatessen, seasonal fruits and vegetables, pharmacy, hardware store and small supermarkets. Unlike other crowded street and vehicle locations, life on the island of La Giudecca in Venice, Italy almost happens on the water and is best moved on foot or by boat. This romantic place is definitely worth discovering.
There are four water bus stops along the island, making it easy to hop on and off along your route when exploring. The island of La Giudecca in Venice Italy is also ideal for boat lovers. Many boats line the canals and you can even find large ship repair yards among the largest restaurant called Le Mistra.
The island of La Giudecca in Venice Italy, despite being a short drive from the famous San Marco, is almost a forgotten place. Both places seem to be worlds apart, but soon La Giudecca will be an amazing place to stay or have apartments of your own, as the stunning views over the Giudecca Canal towards Zattere and Dorsoduro are a great advantage of the place.
Further developments at the former Molino Stucky flour mill are proof of the state of advancement of the island. A huge non-Gothic venue on the western tip of Giudecca Island built in 1897-1920, the factory closed in 1952 and neglecting the lead in a fire in April 2003 is now being transformed into a hotel and conference center. This shows that this place will soon be an excellent place to stay.
The island of La Guidecca in Venice, Italy has more to offer than incredible views and quiet streets. Knowing its culture, people and gastronomy are some of the best ways to know the true flavor of the place. Staying at nice hotels in La Giudecca such as American Hotel, Lc the Westin Europa and Regin, Hotel Rialto, Monaco & Grand Canal Hotel, Best Western Hotel Bisanzio, Hotel Ala, Hotel Danieli, Starhotel Splendid Suisse, Savoia and Jolanda Hotel, and BW Hotel Monteclaro, will complete a great stay and experience.
