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.
Cannaregio is the northernmost of the six historic district (sestieri) of Venice and it is the largest by population and the second largest sestiere in area, larger is only Castello. Cannaregio borders in the north to the Lagoon, in the east to Castello, in south to Grand Canale and in the west to the railway station. The Cannaregio Canal was the main route into the city of Venice until the construction of the Strada Nuova and the railway bridge to the mainland, gave the district its name. Today, the area of Cannaregio along the Canal Grande between the railway station and the Rialto Bridge with its noble palaces, markets, shops, restaurants and cafés is one of the most polular touristic areas in Venice. One of the most splendid palaces at Canal Grande is the Ca' d'Oro, built between 1428 and 1430 in the Gothic style, and the palace is named after the gilded external decorations.
The four star firstclass superior UNA Hotel Venezia is situated right in the heart of the Sestiere Cannaregio, one of the most Venetian districts, close to the histroric centre of Venice with the most popular attractions, only ten minutes from the world-famous Saint Mark's Square and five minutes from the Rialto Bridge.
The UNA Hotel Venezia housed in a splendid building from the 16th century and in 2008 the building was completely renovated to its ancient splendour with great care in all details in the classic Venetian style. The public areas are decorated with precious materials and the Murano glass chandeliers create a romantic ambience. The hotel is situated on the Rio Priuli Canal amd offers an own landing stage for gondolas and water taxis.
The stylish UNA Hotel Venezia offers 37 guestrooms, junior suites and suites on four flooers. All accommodations are elegantly furnished in an authentic ornate Venetian style and they provide every modern comfort.
The American bar "UNA Café" serves delicious cocktails, refreshing drinks as well as light dishes and tasty snacks.
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