The convivial, crowded Al Mascaron, with its paper tablecloths and informal atmosphere, is always filled with Venetians who drop in to gossip, drink, play cards, and eat cichetti... more
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Address: Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa, Castello 5225, Venice, Italy
Telephone: 041 5225995
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The convivial, crowded Al Mascaron, with its paper tablecloths and informal atmosphere, is always filled with Venetians who drop in to gossip, drink, play cards, and eat cichetti at the bar. You can bet on delicious fish, pastas, risottos, and seafood salads. Locals complain that the prices have become somewhat inflated, but grudgingly admit that the food is good.
Advantages: Known by few other than locals. Disadvantages: I am telling you.
...We have travelled to Venice every year in or around the end of March for the past 7 years and each time we go we are amazed that we find something new to see visit or experience each time.
This year we came across the Al Marca bar.
Catch the vaporetti along the Grand Canal and get off at the Mercato di Rialto stop. You could get off at the Rialto Bridge stop and walk over the bridge and into the square but the Mercato stop leads you directly into the square.
Any time during the day there are people at the bar milling about with a coffee, la umbro, (a small wine) or a beer. As it is next to the Court of Justice it is busy, busy, busy but take time out of your day to sit on the bench and soak up Venice watch the Venetian's going about their business away from St. Mark's and the bustle of the day trippers.
Call back in the evening...
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...Padova is a nice town in the region of Veneto, not far from Venice and less
>crowded than Venice can be when herds of tourists arrive! There are many
>churches to be seen and an interesting historic centre. The City used to have
>one of the best Universities in Italy in medieval time This tradition has
>remained and a fair part of today’s population, are, in fact, students. For a
>good and cheap pizza, try “Pizzeria al Santo” in Via del Santo 163. Night life
>can be interesting as well, keep an eye on the posters and flyers at the
>University for the latest clubs. A nice day excursion is along the river
>Brenta, to visit some of the magnificent private villas rich people used to
>have built for the summer season.
>...
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Advantages: great location, run by a friendly english speaking family Disadvantages: none
...well, and overall the room was very clean.
The continental breakfast was one of the most impressive things about the hotel, where most hotels will offer one plate of cheese and a few bread rolls, Al Piave produced a selection of italian meats (my favourite) and cheese, plus croissants, toast, cakes, fruit, and cereal. With fresh Italian coffee and orange juice.
In conclusion the Hotel Al Piave is one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. Friendly staff, fantastic location, Perfect for a short Venice break....
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