Alberto’s place is very conveniently located. It’s a four minute walk away from Rialto bridge and a ten minute walk away from San Marco. The flat is very close to the touristic areas but also kind of tucked away, so it’s not on a busy road. There is a restaurant outside the flat, and they receive deliveries at around 7-8am, so it gets really noisy, especially if it’s a summer month and the windows have to be kept open. On the day I arrived I was received by Silvia, Alberto’s friend, who took me to the flat and gave me some tips about things to do in Venice (the best one of them has to be the rooftop at Fondaco!). There was a little mix up with the keys so we couldn’t get inside the building, however, someone was promptly contacted and Silvia invited me to drink Spritz with her while we waited for the right keys, which was really nice. The flat has a small kitchen, which is very convenient with all the beautiful fruit, veg and seafood that Venice has to offer. The bathroom is very spacious and the main room, where the sofa beds are, is also a fairly decent size (I stayed there on my own but it’s perfectly fine for two people). Bedsheets and towels were provided, which was also great. I spent five weeks in Venice while I was working at the Biennale and I have to say that I grew very fond of the flat. It was my little home for that short while and I would be delighted to stay there again when I visit Venice next, which will be very soon I hope! Thank you Alberto.