In response to the Thursday Doors challenge, hosted by Dan Antion, it seems appropriate to talk about a Venetian door at this Carnevale time, the largest event in Venice that happens every year forty days before Easter. This is the door of the historical Gritti hotel, one of the few most exquisite hotels in Venice.
The entry door is designed in a typical classic style, with an arched top, surrounded by stone pilasters on both sides decorated with acanthus leaves and dentilles details.
The noble palace dates back to 1475, and although today it is a commercial hotel for the “elites”, it retains the feel of a private patrician home, where exceptional art and elegance are kept.
The Pisani family owned the palace in 1475 and transformed it into a Gothic shape. In 1525 the building became the private residence of the Doge of Venice, Andrea Gritti, and in the centuries that followed, the palace changed hands many times. It was home to other noble families and illustrious visitors until the early 19th century when it became a luxury hotel.
From the outside, it looks like an ordinary entry door of a patrician palace like many others in Venice. Inside the Gritti shows an unbridled luxury to leave astonished any visitors entering an unreal world beyond all limits. Ciao.
Valentina
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 12:44:51
Another fabulous door and history, VAlentina. Thank you.
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 17:50:06
Thanks for the visit and your comment, Robbie.
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Mar 03, 2022 @ 19:07:02
Valentina, an awesome door. I sent the post to my son & daughter-in-law. They will be in Venice in June, and they should go look at the historical hotel. 📚🎶 Christine
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 00:35:35
That’s very good Christine, thank you. They will be able to visit only the entrance unless they are the guests and will see it all, in any case, it will give them an idea of how beautiful the palace is. Thanks for the visit.
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 00:38:22
Thanks, Valentina. I emailed your post to my son and his wife. They looked into staying there, but reconsidered at $1,500 a night! Guess they will just look at the hotel from the outside. 📚🐶
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 00:51:25
It is a prohibited thing, unfortunately, but it is worth visiting the area that are allowed.
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 01:01:49
I agree and told them so. On another topic, I have the book MS at the proofreaders. Next she will format the book and the cover designer will help setting it up. I’ll self-publishing on Amazon. Should be in April. I’ll start marketing, cover reveal, excerpts, etc a few weeks beforehand. You have lots of experience. Do you have any suggestions that have worked for you to get the word out? 📚🎶
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 01:42:43
It’s fantastic, Christine, your book is ready to go. I am excited, it will be a great experience for you. To get the word out, just tell as many people you can, friends, authors and bloggers about your launch, many will be willing to write about your book or interview you. Shortly, I am starting a series of blogs called: ” Spring, Beauty and Books”. I would like to have you on board.
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 01:49:37
Wow, thanks so much, Valentina. I know my blog followers will possibly help, or reblog and encourage me along the way. I thought of a mock interview, answering specific questions, I’ve read from other interviews.
And I’d love to be on board for your “Spring Beauty and Books.” What do I need to prepare to be part of that project?
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 04:56:56
Send me your email, please.
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Mar 04, 2022 @ 05:13:01
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Feb 19, 2022 @ 21:14:52
Valentina – I am delighted that I traveled with you to Venice. What a marvelous city that has glamour history and intrigue. History is in every step.
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Feb 20, 2022 @ 01:51:10
Venice is a mysterious town. I discover something new every time I go there. My memories of Venice are grand. Thanks for the visit and the comment.
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Feb 19, 2022 @ 16:01:54
Welcome to Thursday Doors. You hit the doors trifecta today, doors, details and history. All things I enjoy. Pictures are fine by themselves, some buildings don’t have many details and sometimes, the history is hard to find. But, when you get everything, it’s a special day. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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Feb 19, 2022 @ 17:20:42
Thank you Dan, I am glad you like my door. The Gritti Palace is an iconic world of fantasy. I visited it as any other place of interest, but I was limited to what I could see.
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Feb 19, 2022 @ 21:13:28
I love the idea of a trifecta – doors, details and history. I agree wholeheartedly!
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Feb 20, 2022 @ 01:48:45
Thank you Rebecca, I am glad you liked it. Thanks for your comment.
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