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Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal Venice www.hotelmonacovenice.com Il Ballo del Doge According to Vanity Fair Il Ballo del Doge is “the most sumptuous, refined and exclusive ball in the world”. This is just one of the definitions that the international press has attributed to Il Ballo del Doge, the artistic event of the Carnival of Venice, a cultural and social occasion among the top 10 of the international list of 100 things to do in a lifetime. Antonia Sautter is the heartbeat of Il Ballo del Doge, whith her lavish creations made of images, colours and sounds, with her elaborate dreams, with her skilfully interpreted emotions which, like an embrace, envelop the Guests, who are the true protagonists of the evening. www.ilballodeldoge.com The recent renovation managed to revive with contemporary signs the emotions which the spaces of the ancient palace raised since its origins. The Hotel Monaco offers 100 rooms which are Photos: HO At the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal the secular tradition meets the modern and contemporary design. This is evident everywhere: in the mosaics of Cadorin, in the vases of the glass masters, in the walls and in the crystal roofs, in the furnishings of the most important design masters. The rooms are elegantly furnished in Venetian style, with a refined plot of Baroque and Minimalism. Tradition and innovation are also in the refined cuisine of the Grand Canal Restaurant, originating from the fresh sea delights and vegetables of the Lagoon islands used in the realization of tasty typical dishes prepared by world renowned chefs. At the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal it is possible to organize congresses, meetings and ceremonies for more than 250 people in the heart of Venice. Other eight rooms are available for parties or meetings. 97 HOTEL MONACO & GRAND CANAL VENICE 96 The hotel is located in a palace which was originally owned by the Dandolo noble family and was the location since 1638 of the first public “Ridotto”, a place where nobles and all kinds of people (adventurers, prostitutes, cheaters, travelers, etc.) retired for several reasons: gamble, pleasures of courtesans, social and political relations. Giacomo Casanova considered this place the ideal context for his conquests. furnished in great style for those who want to revive and enjoy Venice. VENICE ANTONIA SAUTTER The Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal enjoys an unparalleled location in Venice. The hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and is next to Ca’ Giustinian, the historical seat of the Biennale. The hotel is close to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of the whole city of Venice. From the Hotel Monaco indeed there is a wonderful view on the Basilica della Salute and on the St. George Island. Photos: HO