Mariano´s palazzo is great! We really enjoyed living in the big and spacious historical building - almost felt like former residents of Venice. Beautiful Terrazzo-floors complement the antique furniture and the collection of Murano-Glas. All in all: this is "true Venice"- especially the Cannaregio-Region where the apartment is located. You won´t meet a lot of tourists there - although you have the Rialto-Bridge or St. Marc´s Cathedral and even the "Giardini" in Walking-Distance (20 to 30 minutes). The railway-station is just 15 minutes away. You can also go by Vaporetto from Madonna dell Orto. A small supermarket and a bakery are only 3 minutes away - so you will find everything you need. Very good restaurants are in Fondamenta della Misericordia. We really enjoyed our time in Venice very much and Mariano was a great host. Thank´s to Mariano!!!