Engaging Getaways and Venues for:
Torcello
This haunting Byzantine church and the adjacent Santa Fosca church, in the shape of a Greek cross, are worth the journey alone. Almost the entire back wall is emblazoned with a mosaic telling the story of the Last Judgement and more. Other incredibly preserved mosaics embellish the front. The overall effect is to take one back in time in a way not possible in Venice. The adjacent campanile, currently under renovation but accessible to the public, offers 360-degree views that can include both Venice and the Dolomite mountains on clear days. Make sure to check the web site for opening hours before making the trip. more...
A small B&B with three rooms located in a villa that also bills itself as a museum of modern art. It is accessed by a lovely walk off of the main path into town and is surrounded by fields and an orchard. All rooms have private baths. Tours are of the villa and its collection are available as well. more...
A small museum adjacent to the basilica and church displaying some of the artifacts taken from the location as well as some later paintings. more...
