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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.



Food & Drink Shopping Activities Outdoor
Best Gift for a Spouse
Handmade Venetian lace.

The authentic stuff is very intricate, very time-consuming to make, and very pricey.

Best Gallery For Buyers
Contini Gallery.

Works include paintings by Chagall, Giacometti, Magritte, and Picasso.

Best Limo Service
Cooperativa San Marco Motoscafi.

They have a nice fleet of "water limousines."

Best Tailor
Ceriello.

I had my suit made there for my daughter's wedding. The material is of the highest quality.

Best Local Purchase
Glasswork from the island of Murrano.

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