Ca' San Giorgio in Venice

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C San Giorgio is a supurb gothic style dwelling once used as a convent and restored to the finest detail to recreate an elegant and timeless residence. Situated in the heart ofthe historic centre of Venice on the evocative Salizada del Fontego dei Turchi, C San Giorgio fronts on to a 13th century VenetianBizantino style Palace. Used as a goods warehouse by the Turkish merchants during the XVII century, it is now home to the well known Museo Civico di Storia Naturale (Civic Museum of Natural History).C San Giorgio is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Venice.

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How to reach usBy train From the railway station C San Giorgio is accessible by foot from the railway station in just five minutes. Exit from the station and cross the Scalzi Bridge (Station bridge), continue straight for 50 metres until the first left turn. From here there are yellow signs pointing you in the direction of the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale at Fontego dei Turchi. C San Giorgio is situated in front of the museum.From Piazzale Roma (car terminal) and Ferrovia Train Station Take the Vaporetto n 1, alighting at Riva de Biasio. From here the hotel is just 3 minutes by foot. Exit the vaporetto, immediately turning left. Continue straight, hugging the Canal Grande until the end of the street. Here, turn right and continue for 20 metres. Turn into the first street on your left and follow the signs for the Museo Civico di Storia naturaleUntil 12.50pmfrom Piazzale Roma (car terminal) and Ferrovia Train Station Take vaporetto n 1 and alight at S.Marcuola. At this station take the gondola-traghetto S.Marcuola. The gondola will take you across the Canal Grande where you will find C San Giorgio. The gondola service runs from 08.00 am until 12.50pm only. By plane From Marco Polo Airport-With a private water taxi from the airport you can arrive directly at C San Giorgio in 25 minutes. The price is around 80 Euro.- Take the water ferry Alilaguna until San Marco or Fondamenta Nuove where you can continue to C san Giorgio by foot or boat. It is preferable to stop at San Marco as C San Giorgio is more easily reached from here.- It is also possible to take the bus (either ACTV or ATVO) from the airport to Piazzale Roma from where you can catch the vaporetto n 1 to Riva de Biasio and continue by foot as indicated above.