Venice is situated on the shores of the Adriatic Sea in northern Italy. The capital of the region Veneto has been known as "Serenissima" or the "Queen of the Adriatic" is located in a saltwater lagoon stretching along the shorelines between the mouths of the River Po in the south and the River Piave in the north. Venice is built on 118 islands, formed by the world-famous canals and connected by over 400 bridges. The buildings of the city are constructed on wood piles. Since 1987 Venice and the lagoon are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
The canals of the city have the function of roads and every form of transport is on water or on foot. The classical Venetian boat is the gondola but most Venetians travel by the motorised waterbuses (Vaporetti), which drive on regular routes along the main canaly and between the islands of the city.
The historical centre of Venice is divided into six districts (sestriero): San Marco, Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro with the islands of Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore, Santa Croce and San Polo. Venice is considered to be on of the most beautiful cities in the world and the city is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Venice is world-famous for the unique location in the lagoon, the history and the buildings, palaces, museums and churches as well as the carnival.
San Marco is one of the six districts (sestieri) of Venice and is considered to be the urban heart and the political and cultural centre of the city. This area is densely built and it was the location of the government of the Republic of Venice. Now San Marco is an important touristic area with many hotels, exclusive shops and Banks and this small district includes most of the world famous attractions of Venice, such as St. Mark's Square with The St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the La Fenice Theatre, Palazzo Dandolo as well as many important churches and museums.
Since first opening its doors in 1880, the Hotel Bauer Grünwald and Hotel Il Palazzo at the Bauer have set the standard for hospitality in Venice. Known for years as the Bauer-Gruenwald, the original hotel was a partnership between Mr. Bauer, the director of the Hotel de la Ville in Venice and the young Austrian Julius Gruenwald. The marriage of Julius Gruenwald and Mr. Bauer's daughter, firmly cemented the two men's partnership and established a Bauer tradition of family management that continues right down to the present day.
In the years 1942 to 1949 the eighteenth century "palazzo" on the Grand Canal, with an original seventeenth century facade in gothic style has been carefuly restorated and a complet new wing, today named Hotel Bauer, on the Campo San Moise has been built, designed in the architectural style of the day. When the Bauer reopened in 1949, it was the most up-to date hotel in Venice.
After a newly renovation, completed in late 1999, the Bauer has been reconceived as a property with two unique personalities: the Hotel Bauer, a luxurious five-star hotel is situated in the modern wing, and "Il Palazzo", an opulent and elegant hotel is located in the eighteenth-century palazzo.
The Bauer Il Palazzo Hotel is situated in a completely restored historical palace with a marvellous gothic facade and offers splendid Grand Canal views. Il Palazzo offers an attentive personalized and unique service, to live an unforgettable Venetian dream. Staying at Il Palazzo will be an unforgettable experience.
The "Sister Hotels" of the Hotel Il Palazzo at the Bauer are The Bauer Hotel, The Bauer Palladio Hotel and Spa, The Bauer Casa Nova Hotel and The Bauer Palazzo Mocenigo Hotel.
The Hotel Bauer "Il Palazzo" offers 44 elegantly appointed guestrooms and 38 luxurious suites and most rooms offers views of the canal, St. Mark's Basin and the city of Venice and they are uniquely decorated.
The gourmet restaurant "De Pisis", with a terrace, offers international and Mediterranean dishes, the breakfast is served at the Settimo Cielo and the hotel also offers the B-Bar and the Red Bar Canale.
Il Palazzo at the Bauer offer a fitness centre and a spa area on the top floor of the hotel with panoramaic view and the exclusive spa at the Bauer Palladio Hotel is available for the guests of all Bauer hotels in Venice.
The meeting and banquet rooms at the Bauer Hotels in Venice are the ideal setting for business and social events from two to 160 people.
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The Bauer Il Palazzo Hotel features a Gourmet Restaurant The Bauer Il Palazzo Hotel: Remarkable architecture The Bauer Il Palazzo Hotel offers a wide range of wellness facilities. The Bauer Il Palazzo Hotel is perfect for city journeys to Venice / Italy Pets are welcome to The Bauer Il Palazzo Hotel (on request)
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