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Venice, Italy
Francesco Santini
Chief Concierge: Hotel Gritti Palace

A Venice native, Chef Concierge Francesco Santini has worked at Hotel Gritti Palace since 1965.



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Best Luxury Experience
Take a private evening tour by gondola.

Best Way To Spend A Morning If That's All You Have
Wander the Doge's Palace.

One can spend hours admiring this 14th-century Gothic work of art, which was Venice's seat of government for centuries.

Best Place To Take The Kids
Visit the children's exhibits at Museo Correr.

When they get tired, head outside to San Marco square and watch the pigeons.

Best Day Trip
Take a riverboat to Padoa, and continue uphill to Asolo.

The sights along the river are wonderful, and you can visit medieval chapels and villas on your way.

Recommended Tour
Cross the lagoon in a wooden boat with Cooperativa San Marco Motoscafi.

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