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Relais Alcova del Doge
Italy - Mira (Venice)via Nazionale 39/40
Description The Relais Alcova del Doge is situated in Mira ( Venice ) in the heart of the Brenta River countryside, antique holiday location for the Venetian nobles, 15 km. from Venice and 20 km. from Padua. This restructured 1850 palace offers its guests six bedrooms, all of which unique for its original and suggestive personality. As you enter, you?ll be welcomed by a cosy hall, surrounded by enchanting greenery and 1600?s walls. Michela and Sabrina, the owners of the house are happy to welcome and provide hospitality to you and your loved ones, your friends, your family, your pets, and naturally your car or bicycle that will find a safe shelter for the night. It?s definitely time to stop! The Interstate 11 connects Venice ( antique capital of the Serenissima ) to Padua, historical university town situated along the Brenta River. Mira, on the Brenta Riviera, equal distance from Padua to Venice , is the ideal departing base for numerous excursions that this rich territory offers. You can reach Venice in 15 minutes by bus, or by train from the nearby Mira ? Mirano railway station only 2 km. from the Alcova del Doge. Only a few kilometres from us, you can visit the famous Venetian Villas on the Brenta Riverside, easily reachable by bike or you may go on one of the many organized river- boat tours. Verona, Venice , the spectacular Po Delta, the Dolomite Mountains , the vast beaches of the Adriatic Riviera, the Thermal Baths and the Prosecco wine Road are only an hour away. Please remember to advise us about your arrival time.
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| - Baby Sitting | - Bicycle Rentals |
| - Coffee Shop | - Continental Breakfast |
| - Courtyard | - FAX |
| - Fire Safety Certified | - Free Parking |
| - Handicap Facilities | - Hot Tub |
| - Housekeeping | - Multilingual |
| - Non-Smoking Room | - On the Garden |
| - On the River | - Open line computer on request |
| - Outdoor Parking | - Phone Service |
| - Photocopiers | - Picnic Area/Tables |
| - Safe | - Small Pets Allowed |
| - Tour Desk | - Tourist Information |
| - Villa | - Wakeup Service |
| - Wheel Chair Access |
Rooms Description
The six romantic bedrooms of the Alcova del Doge reflect all the particular care and passion that was put into choosing the right fabrics and furnishings by the house owners. The furniture was carefully selected from antique markets and dealers and different colours were used for each room in order to create a warm and cosy atmosphere, while still including all the comforts such as air conditioning, LCD TV, PC outlet, safe and drinks-fridge. All the spacious ensuite bathrooms have hairdryer and magnifier mirror. From the windows you can admire a wonderful view of the courtyard, a vigorous park of an old ,antique villa and the suggestive and relaxing flowing of the Brenta River, giving you a real sense of peace and rest.
Location
The Interstate 11 connects Venice ( antique capital of the Serenissima ) to Padua, historical university town situated along the Brenta River. Mira, on the Brenta Riviera, equal distance from Padua to Venice , is the ideal departing base for numerous excursions that this rich territory offers.
You can reach Venice in 15 minutes by bus, or by train from the nearby Mira ? Mirano railway station only 2 km. from the Alcova del Doge.
Only a few kilometres from us, you can visit the famous Venetian Villas on the Brenta Riverside, easily reachable by bike or you may go on one of the many organized river- boat tours. Verona, Venice , the spectacular Po Delta, the Dolomite Mountains , the vast beaches of the Adriatic Riviera, the Thermal Baths and the Prosecco wine Road are only an hour away.
THE BRENTA RIVIERA
The Brenta Riviera is set on the banks of the river that flows from Padua to the Venice Lagoon. Populated as early as the 5th Century A.D. , its importance grew in 1400 when Venice extended its dominion to all of the Veneto interland.
The Venetian Patricians bought large estates on the Brenta Riverside and fascinated by the beauty of its landscapes it was turned into a holiday location. From 1500 to 1700 they built imposing villas such as the Foscari Villa in Malcontenta, the Valmarana and Widmann Villas in Mira and the Pisani Villa in Strà , a real Ducal Palace on the mainland, where you can find its well-known maze of renaissance style hedges. However, the main attraction is the river with its calm waters that flow from bend to bend , waiting to be sailed on in order to offer the same lapses that Goldoni, Casanova, Goethe and D?Annunzio experienced. As the relationship between Padua and Venice intensified in the 1400?s , boats became the main mean of transportation used at that time. A regular boat service was set up along the Brenta Riviera in 1700. Since the so called Padua Boat was considered slow and of low- quality, a new barge was introduced called the ? Burchiello ? mean of transportation used by the best companies that later became customary. Nowadays, the Brenta Riviera means visits inside antique Villas, unique nature walks, relaxing river cruises and excellent seafood cuisine inspired by Venetian tradition.
VENICE AND ITS LAGOON
The Venice Lagoon, unique ecosystem in the world has a surface of 50 square kilometres and is connected to the Adriatic Sea by three harbour openings, among which the S. Nicolò of the Lido where fabulous cruise ships enter to cross the S. Marco basin to go to the marina docks. North of the island are situated the island of Murano, famous for its glass works, Burano, picturesque fishermen?s village with beautifully coloured houses and Torcello, first lagoon settlement where you can find splendid Byzantine mosaics in its Cathedral.
Venice, is located south of the lagoon. Wonderful city, built on 118 islands, separated by 160 canals and crossed by more then 400 bridges. Traditionally born in the 5th Century as refuge for the people living on the coast during the Barbarian invasion. It was a rich and powerful marine Republic until the end of the XVIII th century. The Grand Canal divides the city in two parts and is the main waterway on which face 100 palaces belonging to the Serenissima noble families. It is crossed by the Rialto Bridge, the most famous in the city with its arcades and local shops. For luxury shopping you can visit the many haberdasheries and local shops situated along the way from Rialto to S.Marco. S. Mark?s Square, one of the most beautiful in the world, hosting the city?s Cathedral and the Ducal Palace - the Doge?s official residence and government site, was and still is the centre of Venetian life. Among the numerous treasures of the city can be found the Salute Church , Venetian Baroque work of art, the Redentore church with its façade by Palladio and the magnificent Gothic Dei Frari church frescoed by Tiziano and pantheon of Venetian glories.
The Fenice Theatre for those who love opera, recently inaugurated after the 1996 fire. Art lovers will surely appreciate the Accademia galleries, the greatest collection of Venetian paintings from the XIV th to the XVIII th century. The Peggy Guggenheim collection of contemporary art hosts masterpieces by Klee, Picasso and Kandiskij . The Venice Biennale, world- famous international art and architecture exhibition .
You can?t miss out on the well-known Cinema Festival that takes place every year in September, when the Lido of Venice comes to life once again as in its antique splendour.
If you want to get a real taste of the Venetian way of life you must visit the popular district of Castello and the lively S. Polo and S. Margherita ? campi? where you can stop in one of the local food-bars called ? bacari ? and taste the ? ciccheti ? typical Venetian appetizers with a good glass of wine called ?ombra ?.
VENETO
All of Veneto was dominated by the Republic of Venice from 1420 to 1797, in fact the unique familiar Venetian atmosphere is present throughout the whole region. In the hills and the lowlands, the countryside is full of 1500?s Erette Villas that once belonged to Venetian Patricians that used them for their summer vacations or from nobles that came from the mainland to discover agricultural wealth. Mainly built in classical style, designed by Andrea Palladio, famous architect who is also responsible for designing the Redentore Church on the Giudecca Island in Venice. North of the region , you can visit the magnificent Dolomites, represented by Cortina D?ampezzo, famous VIP tourist location. In the south of the region, you can find beautiful natural oasis where you can go for long nature walks, bike or boat rides. Miles of sandy beaches on the Adriatic Coast, Yesolo is one of the major destinations for young people from all over Europe, especially famous for entertainment and its nightlife. You can see an opera in Verona in its prestigious arena, Vicenza is known for its Palladian villas, Treviso and province are a definite must for those who love good wine. The Saint Antonio Cathedral and the Scravegni di Giotto Chapel in Padua complete the setting of this wonderful region loved for its breathtaking landscapes and for its numerous cultural events and exhibitions.
The six romantic bedrooms of the Alcova del Doge reflect all the particular care and passion that was put into choosing the right fabrics and furnishings by the house owners. The furniture was carefully selected from antique markets and dealers and different colours were used for each room in order to create a warm and cosy atmosphere, while still including all the comforts such as air conditioning, LCD TV, PC outlet, safe and drinks-fridge. All the spacious ensuite bathrooms have hairdryer and magnifier mirror. From the windows you can admire a wonderful view of the courtyard, a vigorous park of an old ,antique villa and the suggestive and relaxing flowing of the Brenta River, giving you a real sense of peace and rest.
From Airport:
from Venice airport \"Marco Polo\":
if you rent a car at the airport follow the green indications A4 to Milano , take the highway A4 to Milano and go out at the exit Dolo-Mirano At the round, turn right on the second exit, following indications to "Riviera del Brenta"; arrived at the second round turn right on the first exit, following the blue indications to Dolo/Mira. Keep on the right (do NOT take tha underpass), following the indications to Dolo and Cazzago Centre. Continue for about 1km. Arrived in Cazzago, at the first traffic light turn left. Continue along the street (via Molinella). At the end of the street turn left and in 50 m . you'll see the "Alcova del Doge" on your left.
if you travel using the pubblic means of transportation catch the \"ATVO EXPRESS\" bus to Mestre leaving every half an hour or the ACTV city bus n° 15 and get off at \"Piazza XXVII Ottobre\".
From here catch the ACTV bus n° 53E Venezia-Padova and get off at the bus stop \"Capitello Albrizzi\" in Mira. The \"Alcova del Doge\" is at 150 m. from the bus stop.
Please find all the timetables you need on the web-sites : www.actv.it and www.atvo.it.
from Treviso Airport
if you use the pubblic means of transportation catch the \"ATVO EXPRESS\" bus to Mestre connect to your flight. Get off at \"Piazza XXVII ottobre\". From here catch the ACTV bus n° 53E Venezia-Padova and get off at the bus stop \"Capitello Albrizzi\" in Mira. The \"Alcova del Doge\" is at 150 m. from the bus stop.
Please find all the timetables you need on the web-sites : www.actv.it and www.atvo.it.
We\'ll be also really happy to organize a transfer for you!!! Just call us or send us an e-mail.
From Train Station:
IN TRENO: dalla stazione di Venezia Mestre o di Padova prendere un treno regionale per la stazione di Dolo. Saremo ben liete di organizzarvi un servizio taxi per l\'Alcova del Doge che si trova a 3 km. Gli orari dei treni sono consultabili nel sito www.trenitalia.it. Da Mestre la linea 53E per Padova(con fermata a Mira \"Capitello Albrizzi\") ferma nei pressi della stazione all\'altezza della rampa cavalcavia per Venezia.
From Road:
by car:
if you\'re coming from Milano, Roma, Bologna ( A4, A13), highway A4 exit Dolo-Mirano. At the round, turn right on the second exit, following indications to "Riviera del Brenta"; arrived at the second round turn right on the first exit, following the blue indications to Dolo/Mira. Keep on the right (do NOT take the underpass), following the indications to Dolo and Cazzago Centre. Continue for about 1km. Arrived in Cazzago, at the first traffic light turn left. Continue along the street (via Molinella). At the end of the street turn left and in 50 m . you'll see the "Alcova del Doge" on your left.
if you\'re coming from Tarvisio-Udine,Trieste,Belluno or Pordenone( A4, A23,A27,A28), highway A4 exit Venezia Est. Take the \"tangenziale\"(by-pass), following the green indications A4 to Milano.Take the A4 to Milano and go out at Dolo-Mirano. At the round, turn right on the second exit, following indications to "Riviera del Brenta"; arrived at the second round turn right on the first exit, following the blue indications to Dolo/Mira. Keep on the right (do NOT take the underpass), following the indications to Dolo and Cazzago Centre. Continue for about 1km. Arrived in Cazzago, at the first traffic light turn left. Continue along the street (via Molinella). At the end of the street turn left and in 50 m . you'll see the "Alcova del Doge" on your left.
if you\'re arriving from the Venice airport \"Marco Polo\" , follow the green indications A4 to Milano , take the highway A4 to Milano and go out at the exit Dolo-Mirano At the round, turn right on the second exit, following indications to "Riviera del Brenta"; arrived at the second round turn right on the first exit, following the blue indications to Dolo/Mira. Keep on the right (do NOT take the underpass), following the indications to Dolo and Cazzago Centre. Continue for about 1km. Arrived in Cazzago, at the first traffic light turn left. Continue along the street (via Molinella). At the end of the street turn left and in 50 m . you'll see the "Alcova del Doge" on your left.
if you\'re arriving from Ravenna, SS 309 \"Romea\", follow the blue indications to SR11 to Padova.In 10 km you\'re you\'ll reach the town of Mira.Get over the centre direction Dolo-Padova. The \"Alcova del Doge\" is at 300 m. on the right.
Dining
In the neighbourhood (50-70 mt) a couple of restaurants offer tasty venetian cooking.
Hotel info
Rating: 3 Stars
Check In: 11:00
Check Out: 11:00
Name & Distance:
Venice:15Km
Brenta Riviera Villas:1Km
Padoua:18Km
Treviso:25Km
Verona:80Km
Vicenza:40Km
General Info
Rating: 3 StarsCheck In: 11:00Check Out: 11:00Monuments Distance
Name & Distance:Venice:15KmBrenta Riviera Villas:1KmPadoua:18KmTreviso:25KmVerona:80KmVicenza:40Km
