Musica a Palazzo: La Traviata Musica a Palazzo: La Traviata
Venice, Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto — Tiepolo/Alcova
About the Event
Immerse yourself in Verdi great dramatic opera La Traviata and add another unforgettable experience to your stay in Venice. In the impressive atmosphere of the Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto, the dramatic power of the opera, interpreted by great singers and musicians, unfolds in candlelight. The Opera is a travelling show and each act is set in a different salon of one of the most fascinating Venetian palaces. The Singers and instrumentalists are performing as they move together with the audience through the halls of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto.
Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto was built around the fifteenth century as a noble palace overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. Embellished with beautiful works by famous artists of the eighteenth century, perfectly preserved works by Francesco Fontebasso, Giambattista Tiepolo, Girolamo Mingozzi and the stucco artist Tencalla can still be viewed by admirers and connoisseurs. Originally two separate palaces, the building is now composed of three staterooms facing the Grand Canal and another three facing the Rio Zaguri. The interior includes a 17th century chapel with a Louis XIV‐style floor made of elm wood, with inlays of olive root marquetry. Doors in the same style are banded with walnut and have bronze handles in a vine leaf shape, and floors in the staterooms combine terrazzo and Ventian pastellone techniques.
This noble Venetian building hosts exciting opera performances during the year — Verdi's 'La Traviata' for example — often setting each scene in a different stateroom.
Musica a Palazzo sets the action of Verdi's opera within an authentic historic Venetian palazzo. This contemporary interpretation is closely related to Verdi's own thoughts on dramatic opera. In Verdi's time, the brazen realism of La Traviata caused a scandal at its first performance.
The first act begins in the Portego (central hall) where the spectators will be situated in the role of Violetta's (Traviata) guests. At this joyful celebration, Violetta and Alfredo will be introduced to each other and fall in love. The second act takes place in the Sala Tiepolo whose beauty and intimacy are the perfect setting to appreciate the subtlety of the “interior dialogue” of the characters and to be moved by her conflicts. The drama of Violetta’s illness and death is consummated in the Camera da letto (bedroom with alcove).
Not even the extraordinary 18th‐century stuccos can divert attention from the emotional intensity of Verdi's music: the voices of the singers, in close intimacy, resonate deep within the audience!
During the interval of the performance and surrounded by the magical setting facing the Grand Canal, Musica a Palazzo offers you a glass of Prosecco, soft drinks, and fine liqueurs.
In Italian, no surtitles
Practical Information
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including the interval.
Please note: Guests are not allowed inside the premises before the official opening time (30 min before the event begins).
Dress code: Casual elegant
Please note the Venue Information, Directions and Map to this concert location.
Please note: Musica a Palazzo is an officially registered Cultural Association. Audience members purchase a Membership Card (price as indicated), including personal identification data. This card covers admission to the event. No further charges or tickets are required.
Please note that the shows are not suitable for children under the age of 5.
Program
- Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata
Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto
Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto was built around the fifteenth century as a noble palace overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. Embellished with beautiful works by famous artists of the eighteenth century, perfectly preserved works by Francesco Fontebasso, Giambattista Tiepolo, Girolamo Mingozzi and the stucco artist Tencalla can still be viewed by admirers and connoisseurs. Originally two separate palaces, the building is now composed of three staterooms facing the Grand Canal and another three facing the Rio Zaguri. The interior includes a 17th century chapel with a Louis XIV-style floor made of elm wood, with inlays of olive root marquetry. Doors in the same style are banded with walnut and have bronze handles in a vine leaf shape, and floors in the staterooms combine terrazzo and Ventian pastellone techniques. This noble Venetian building hosts exciting opera performances during the year - Verdi's 'La Traviata' for example - often setting each scene in a different stateroom.
Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi was an Italian opera composer. From a young age, he developed a musical education with the help of a patron and soon dominated the Italian opera. In fact by his 30s, he became one of the most influential opera composer all over the classical scene. His most famous operas are Il Trovatore, Rigoletto and La Traviata. Furthermore, he was able to establish himself as a landowner with the income from his successful operas and focus on his private life. However, he soon returned to the scene with his new popular work Aida (1871), and three masterpieces: Otello, Requiem and Falstaff.
Customer Reviews
4.8 of 5
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Diane S, USA
Jul 2025
We choose the opera for the setting and the experience of an intimate opera with reduced orchestra and cast. The cuts to the score created a seamless and cohesive story. The songs were excellent as was the trio accompaniment. The audience was limited to about 40 people and the acts were each performed in a different salon..Bravi tutti!
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Mathias P, Germany
Sep 2024
Einmalige Erinnerung nicht zu übertreffen einzigartig
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Enrique G, Mexico
Aug 2024
Excelente show. Que voces y el pianista !!!! Aplauso es un shwman aparte bravo!
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Ingrid B, Deutschland
Mar 2024
Wundervolle Veranstaltung
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Edith M, France
Oct 2023
Excellentissime come sempre!
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Aug 2022
One of the most emotional and beautiful few hours in my life!
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Aug 2022
Fabulous experience and great performance by the artists.
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Anik g, France
Feb 2020
Formidable, j'ai adoré … on se sent privilégiés
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Yves d, France
Nov 2019
Top
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Brian M, USA
Oct 2019
A wonderful and unique evening..! Great singers and musicians performing in a historic Palazzo with candle light and champagne. What could be better for a night out in Venice..!
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Joanne V, Italy
Oct 2019
This opera was exceptional!!! We highly recommend it! I loved the way it was in three different rooms. The musicians were excellent as well. The best part of our trip to Venice hands down!
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ANDREE T, France
Oct 2019
Très belles prestations , chanteurs et musiciens ! J'ai beaucoup apprécié, à tous points de vue , cette soirée exceptionnelle et émouvante. Je reviendrai très sûrement ! Est‐il possible de connaître les noms des chanteurs et des musiciens ?
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Guy S, France
Oct 2019
Bonjour le lieu est magique bon accueil la soprano est excellente les 3 musiciens assurent bon moment à conseiller
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Fernando R, Colombia
Oct 2019
Awesome, the best, totally immersive
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Patricia C, United Kingdom
Oct 2019
An unusual way to present La Traviata it was very well adapted to suit the uniqueness of the venue. I felt I was part of the production rather than an onlooker. It was a powerful performance which I enjoyed immensely.
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Simone C, USA
Sep 2019
Amazing place, amazing performance and amazing musicians!! A great experinece!!!
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Josef S, Österreich
Sep 2019
Ein bezaubernder Abend. Jedem Opernliebhaber zu empfehlen, wunderbare Stimmen. Jederzeit wieder.
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Marie B, Suisse
Jul 2019
So wonderfull performance in a so wonderfull place. Je souhaite que chacun puisse assister une fois a ces operas "classiques" dans l'esprit venitien. Une merveille abordable et cosy. Bravo, continuez à nous eblouir…
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David K, USA
Jun 2019
The cast, the musicians all a 10!
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Michel C, France
Jun 2019
extraordinaire de l'emotion des frissons
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Martha W, USA
May 2019
Attending this performance of La Traviata was like being on stage inside the opera. The performances of the chamber musicians and the three lead singers were superb, and the experience unforgettable.
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DIDIER B, France
May 2019
A very nice atmosphere in a beautiful place. Singers and musicians are very good performers. A very pleasant moment very original compared to classic opera in big rooms
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Coubard A, France
May 2019
Immersion entre opéra et mise en scène avec le public. Expérience mémorable en totale symbiose avec les artistes présents. Je recommande vivement à tous les fervents de bons moments de vie !
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Tina R, Denmark
May 2019
Outstandibg performence ❤️
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Agata H, United Arab Emirates
May 2019
Beautiful experience.. Will highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience in Venice.
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Peter O, Spain
May 2019
Fabulous night, wonderful talented artists. The whole thing was flawless. Thank you.
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Michele D, Luxembourg
Apr 2019
Tres bons chanteurs et musiciens Excellent pianiste
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Maurice B, France
Mar 2019
Quelles voix !!!!
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LAURIANE M, France
Feb 2019
Une expérience extraordinaire, en immersion totale, les spectateurs sont happés par l’ambiance,le décor, les chanteurs talentueux….le tout dans un fabuleux décor ! Je recommande vivement ce spectacle d’une grande qualité !
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Stephen K, Ireland
Feb 2019
Fabulous time‐ so thrilled we saw it and quality of performance was outstanding
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Josh H, United Kingdom
Feb 2019
Amazing!!
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Engy B, France
Jan 2019
Tres bien tres beau juste magnifique
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Clara F, España
Jan 2019
Amazing performance, location and singers! The costumes could be better, but it was perfect!
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Nadia S, Schweiz
Jan 2019
Genial! Hautnahe (fast) Privatvorstellung!!
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Alice V, Belgique
Jan 2019
Splendide. Le décor, les chants, les musiciens. Le pianiste est particulièrement grandiose. Je recommande vivement. Pour une première expérience à l'Opéra pour pour les connaisseurs. C'est parfait
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Violaine T, France
Jan 2019
Superbe. L’idée d’être dans des petites salles privées d’un palais et d’en changer à chaque acte est excellente. Un accueil chaleureux et très privilégié. Des chanteurs qui sont à 1m de nous, on profite totalement du spectacle et on le vit davantage. Très belle prestation par ailleurs.
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OZAROWSKA D, Poland
Jan 2019
Beautiful scenery of the palace but the performance and arrangement of the performance is average. Such antique interior should fulfill the performance of more high standards.
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Sigrid H, Deutschland
Jan 2019
Ein unvergessliches Konzert auf hohem Niveau in einmaligem Ambiente — so nah ist man den Künstlern sonst nie! Das Palazzo ist wunderschön und der Prosecco mit Ausblick auf den Canal Grande noch das Tüpfelchen obendrauf. Auch für Oper‐Neulinge sehr berührend!
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alan b, Royaume‐Uni
Dec 2018
Merveilleux! Un moment de pure joie dans l'intimité d'un palais.
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Jean‐Michel A, France
Dec 2018
Great performance! The singers were top shelf as well as musicians. Being good actors in a gorgeous palace the entire opera was so faithful to the livret and the era of Verdi. My wife and I delighted this time off lyric episode
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Dirk H, Deutschland
Dec 2018
Die Aufführung fand in einem sehr privatem Rahmen statt. Die Musiker spielten auf sehr hohem Niveau, so daß es eine große Freude war dabei gewesen zu sein.
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isabelle g, France
Dec 2018
Excellent spectacle, dans un palais vénitien.
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Xavier R, France
Nov 2018
J'aurais souhaité échanger qq mots avec les artistes après le spectacle qui était absolument magnifique
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Manuel T, España
Nov 2018
Lo mejor que he visto en Venecia
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Chloé R, France
Nov 2018
Un moment inoubliable en plein cœur de Venise. Une proximité exceptionnelle avec les chanteurs et les musiciens, et des artistes de talent… A recommander sans hésitation!
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Sandrine D, France
Nov 2018
Magique que de pouvoir assister à un opéra en étant au milieu des artistes. La Violetta de cette Traviata est exceptionnelle.
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Tamara S, Österreich
Nov 2018
This event is absolutely stunning and a brilliant way to dive into the beauty of Venice.
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Michael D.,
Dec 2012
This was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Impressive. I do have one complaint, and that is the seating. It appears the company is trying to sell as many tickets for one show as possible, which creates very uncomfortable seating. Perhaps selling about 15 less tickets might make it a little more bearable. Great show!
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Gisele B.,
Nov 2012
Une soirée inoubliable!
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Raymond S.,
Nov 2012
Wundervoll und ganz speziell in der intimen Atmosphäre eines privaten Palazzos! Das Ensemble, Instrumentalmusiker und Sänger, waren hervorragend und voller Leidenschaft; was uns mitgerissen hat! Ein unvergesslicher Abend in Venedig!
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Herbert G.,
Nov 2012
Gute Sänger, persönliche Atmosphäre, am Palazzo nagt der Zahn der Zeit
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Gerhard M.,
Oct 2012
Hallo, für uns als Residenti des Lido di Venezia war der Opernbesuch im Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto ein Highlight und wir sind voll des Lobes über dieses individuelle Arrengement. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon über den nächsten Besuch im September 2013. mfg Gerhard und Irene Metz
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Alina C.,
Oct 2012
Kept guests waiting in line on stairs, collected private information under wrong pretext. The pallazo in disrepair and poor acoustics, poor air quality, stuffy. The main performer (Traviatta) was charged after the first act. Except for the replacement female performer the two male performers mediocre. The costumes worn by performers did not reflect the times of the opera. Very disappointing for the high price charged.
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Brenda H., United States
Oct 2012
Excellent. We cannot wait until we can return for another performance.
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STACEY K P., United States
Sep 2012
BEAUTIFUL!! Highlight of entire trip to Italy!
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Francis R., France
Sep 2012
Excellent moyen de vivre un opéra
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YANN M., France
Aug 2012
L instant magique de notre séjour à Venise
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Ingrid M., Germany
Jul 2012
Es war ein unvergesslicher, wunderbarer Abend mit einer grandiosen Vorstellung — es passte alles: Ambiente, Sänger, Musiker, Kostüme — also absoluter "Traviata"-Fan habe ich diese Oper sicherlich schon an die 100x gesehen, aber dieser Rahmen — belissima!!!
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Anne‐Marie B., France
Jul 2012
Ce sera l'un de nos meilleurs souvenirs de Venise.
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Fernando G., Colombia
Jun 2012
An amazing experience, we had not been so involved in a concert before, thanks
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jean‐françois C., France
Jun 2012
excellent spectacle à recommander vivement
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Diane M., Canada
Jun 2012
Vraiment excellent!
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Julie C., France
Jun 2012
MAGIQUE et Mémorable !
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Carlos R., Germany
Jun 2012
Ausgezeichnet. Die Sänger waren sehr gut. Rahmen und Ausführung auch positiv.
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KENNETH D., United Kingdom
Jun 2012
First rate concert.
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Philippe T., France
May 2012
Excellente soirée, très originale. Musiciens et chanteurs étaient de première qualité dans un superbe cadre. Un conseil, pour le 3ème acte, il faut supprimer la coiffeuse dont la glace empêche de voir l'action dans l’alcôve
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CHRISTIAN D., France
Apr 2012
c'était fabuleux
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JEAN PÏERRE L., France
Apr 2012
Interprétation d'excellent niveau. Excellent accueil
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ERIC C., France
Apr 2012
le concept et les choristes très bien. par contre, l'accueil était froid. la fin du concert, il a fallu partir vite, nous n'avons pas pu profiter du lieu
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Jean L., Belgium
Apr 2012
we enjoyed our evening very much
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edgard a., France
Feb 2012
super soirée, très belle interprétation, très belle Violetta, lieu et proximité du public inhabituel et intéressant.
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Jeremy H., Switzerland
Feb 2012
C'était une privilège d'assister à une telle performance de la Traviata. Les voix étaient sublimes et l'ambiance du palazzo très intime pour un opéra qui est très intime
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Laure D., France
Feb 2012
Excellent moment. Artistes brillants. lieu original bien que vieillssant. mise en scène magique
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Martina F., Germany
Jan 2012
Es war einfach genial
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jean‐marc R., France
Dec 2011
La représentation dans le palais était vraiment magique, parfaite sauf que ce n'était pas la Traviatta comme annoncé et réservé dans votre programme mais Rigoletto !! Un peu de déception toutefois mais oubliée bien vite.
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alain m., France
Dec 2011
l'idée est originale, l'accueil est très agréable et le spectacle est de grande qualité
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Manfred K., Germany
Dec 2011
sehr gute Sänger. Ein neues Opernerlebnis
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Micheline M., France
Nov 2011
Le lieu est magnifique, pour La Traviata il est idéal
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hitomi, Japan
Nov 2011
格調あるお屋敷での「椿姫」は劇場で観るのとは違った趣があり楽しめました。 しかし予約してからドイツ語のサイトからのメールが何回かあり、なんのことかわからず、少し戸惑いました。
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Hans E., Germany
Nov 2011
Etwas für uns völlig Neues war diese Veranstaltung direkt im Zimmer des Dramas.
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Brigitte S., Germany
Nov 2011
Hervorragende Aufführung mit kleiner Besetzung
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KAORI K., Japan
Nov 2011
ソプラノの方もテノールもバリトンも皆さんとても素敵な歌声で感動しました。 会場が一棟貸切の洋館で、場面転換の際、私たちが部屋を移動する、といった趣向は他では経験することの出来ないものだと思われ、とても面白かったです。 そして、観客の何人かが乾杯の歌の際にグラスを渡され、まるで私達観客がオペラに参加しているような気持ちになりました。 非常に楽しい時を過ごさせていただき、親子共々心から満足しています。 ありがとうございました。
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Alex L., United Kingdom
Oct 2011
A wonderfully intimate experience in a beautiful setting that made our Venetian experience.
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Penelope P., United Kingdom
Sep 2011
excellent
Address
Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto, Fondamenta Duodo O Barbarigo, Venice, Italy — Google Maps
