Based in the old Benedictine San Giorgio Maggiore monastery, Fondazione Cini was established to revive the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and the convent by turning it into a cultural hub. Founded by Vittorio Cini in remembrance of his son, it features a massive library containing archives of manuscripts and documents on music, history, art and theater. There is also a huge private park, events space and Teatro Verde within the complex.
La Casa dei Tre Oci with its splendid architecture and scenic surroundings is certainly a beautiful structure. Designed by popular architect Mario De Maria (Marius Pictor) it is a classic example of avant-garde style that dominated the 20th Century. Currently, this historical property is being managed and maintained by Fondazione di Venezia e Polymnia, Civita Tre Venezie and Veneto Banca e Grafica Veneta. And, it is the hub of creative and culture activities, with focus on art of photography. For bookings, events updates and other information, check website.
Villa Pojana was designed by Andrea Palladio for the Bonifacio Pojana, a landowner from the reputed Pojana family, and constructed in 1548-1549. It is a huge villa with spectacular architecture along with beautiful statues and decorative interiors. The frescoed ceiling is the integral part of the villa.
In the decade of 1470s, Virgin Mary's image Miracoli was credited with performing numerous miracles including bringing back a dead person to life. To commemorate this holy symbol, architect Pietro Lombardo constructed the iconic Santa Maria dei Miracoli church in the 1480s using only marble. Today, it stands as a relic, being one of the first monuments built using Venetian Renaissance architecture. Its stylish marble façade and interiors made from gray, pink and pure white marble draw tourists and locals alike for repeated visits. It is also remarkable for its architectural elements tweaked to give the impression of a spacious church, utilizing pilasters, arches and arcades in a clever manner. Due to its notable interior design, it is also a favored destination for fashionable weddings.
San Simeone Piccolo is relatively new as compared to some of the ancient churches of Venice. It was constructed for 20 years from the period of 1718 to 1738. Architect Giovanni Antonio Scalfarotto experimented with the Neoclassical style of architecture and drew inspiration from other styles as well to create an eclectic and unique structure. Though not as well known as some other popular tourist religious sites in Venice, this church draws its fair share of visitors due to its proximity to one of the major railway stations in the city. It features a pistachio green metallic dome which eclipses its beautiful white façade. This church faces the Grand Canal and is easily accessible by water, road and railway.
Located at Strada Provinciale, Villa Thiene was a home to the Thiene family. This villa dates back to 16th Century and boasts of being designed by the many architects, the popular Italian architect Andrea Palladio being one among them. This house boasts of contemporary architectural designs and is listed as an Heritage Structure in Italy. Apart from being an attraction to architecture enthusiasts, this villa functions as a Town Council seat.