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A visit to the Museo Fortuny, when you can get inside, is a gorgeous experience, housed as it is in a crumbling Gothic palazzo that was once the home and studio of designer, Mariano Fortuny, (he of the pleated silk gowns and sumptuous textiles created at the turn of the twentieth century). The museum seems to be forever being restored but you can get a chance to see it when there are temporary exhibitions on show.
Venice is burgeoning with art museums and the sumptuous Doges's Palace in St Mark's Square is an obvious tourist choice, which allows you to drink in the rather scary atmosphere of La Serenissma at the height of its powers.
A favourite is the Peggy Guggenheim Collection housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni. It's a collection of 20th century art, amassed by the wonderfully eccentric American heiress, whom I once saw years ago leaving her palazzo in a rather grubby trench coat. Interestingly, the Palazzo was also once owned by another exotic rental cars in dallas tx famous eccentric woman, the exotic Marchesa Casati, who earlier in the 20th century was a muse to many contemporary artists.
For a restorative respite from art viewing, repair to the Café Florian on St Mark's Square. It has been there since 1720 and is a glorious confection of mirrors and gilding. With one delicious hot chocolate you can sit and while away cosy hours people watching exotic rental cars in dallas tx while the rain swirls around outside. While I was there, a just engaged Russian couple had hired a private room complete with a string quartet and a visit from an actor dressed as the Doge of Venice, who startling appeared in medieval dress in the midst of the café. In summer the Florian also do an inspired peach Bellini made from fresh white peaches. Though expensive, it is like drinking heavenly angel foam.
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A walk away is a delightful bar/restaurant find, hidden away in another alleyway and much loved by the locals. Its official name is Trattoria Ca' D'Oro but it is also known as 'Alla Vedova' ( at the Widows). Venice is full of great little bars that serve Venetian style snacks to have with your wine. It's just a question of wandering the tiny nooks and crannies to seek out the local hidden favourites. And in winter a pair of rubber Wellingtons sure helps.