“TERRACE of the MIRACLES”
-I have wonderful memories of the time that my husband and I spent at B & B La Terrazza Dei Miracoli, in The Canneregio section of Venice, known as “the Jewish quarter”.
“Terrace of the Miracles”. I wish I had looked up the meaning of the name while I was still there. I didn’t get to ask Emanuela about it. But the views there truly are “miraculously” beautiful. From there, in the morning during breakfast and also throughout the day we would sit like Royals and watch and listen to the Swifts and the song of the Bell Towers. I counted- I believe- four church towers viewed from the terrace. Plus there are the views from the 2 windows of the room which equally gorgeous.
It was unseasonably hot in Venice while we were there in mid June. We had the blessed (some might call it “miraculous”) air-conditioning, plus the darkening shutters, and windows that could be adjusted for circulation and air control. We would become overheated walking through town in the mid-day, come back, and we could cool off in our room. Also in the living/dining room.
I also could cook meals at the stove, and eat out on the terrace when I got tired of spending too much money at restaurants… But we did both. The air conditioning was truly miraculously wonderful also to come home to after exploring the amazing town of Venice, Italy. This was a Emanuela’s grandmothers home where I assume she may have raised her children, and where she taught piano forte lessons.
I am in another beautiful Italian community as I write this. I remember the struggle we had lugging up our too abundant luggage, With Emanuela helping us physically to get them up the stairs. But once we were up there we were glad because the Views were so Fantastic.
And I remember with much fondness Emanuela’s Tender Care of us while we were there (she is very attentive to texting also), and the morning vigil she kept, attending to our coffee and breakfast buffet and serving us our café at our tables. Cleaning often the 2 bathrooms (very nice, clean, & roomy), and bringing clean towels to our room.
I met many people there from different countries: France, Austria, Italy, Great Britain, and USA during the five nights and days that we spent there. It was an amazing very memorable time and the Jewish quarter is a very good location, quiet, but especially close to San Marcos Square and the vaporetto station (foot ferries/water-buses), as well as some wonderful cafés, bars and restaurants, including one right downstairs.
Expect a Lot of Stairs; act accordingly. The views make the exercise worth it (not for those with mobility issues). I Advise bringing less luggage than you think you need (there are places you can leave luggage at the train station for a small fee). But Emanuela it will help if you only ask, she is very obliging: She also is a very good communicator with the Google translate app. She is Truly a wonderful attentive Super Host ( her Mama too), both are truly kind and Lovely. Probably the Best Hosts Ever.
I Treasure the time that I spent there…and hope to Return….”Arrivaderci, Emanuela, grazie mille di tutto!”
-Lisa & Mark White, Colorado USA