Knight Frank Property for Sale in Venice
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We cover the Veneto region, covering 18.391 sq km with a population of 4.577.999 (249 inhabitants per sq km)
The Veneto is one of the richest regions in Italy with stunning scenery. It is crossed by the rivers Po, Brenta, Adige and the Piave (the sacred river) and lies between the Adriatic sea and the Alps.
Climate
The temperatures on the plain are moderate ranging from -5° in the winter to + 33° in the summer.
Average rainfall between 2000-2006 came to 134,8mm
History of the area
The Veneto is famous for many historical sites/towns such as, Venice, Aquileia, Verona, Vicenza Treviso Cortina d’Ampezzo, Burano.
Significant figures who were either born or lived in Venice and the surrounding area, include: Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Palladio, Longhena, Vivaldi, Byron, Smith, Ezra Pound, Emilio Vedova, Helton John, Ciardi, De Pisis and Marco Polo.
Culture
The Venetians are very proud of their rich culture and they boast many museums, galleries and Palazzo’s, among these: Venice Biennale Architecture, Venice Biennale Art, Venice Biennale music, Venice film festival, Academy gallery, Peggy Guggenheim museum, Museo Correr, Doges Palace, the Fenice opera house, Palazzo Grassi.
Unique points
Wines from the region of the Veneto include: Valpolicella, Amarone, Tocai, Merlot, Cabernet, Soave, Teroldego.
Conegliano a town approximately 3 minutes from Venice is famous for its Prosecco.
Grappa is also made from pressed grapes.
Types of property available
There are many Veneto villas (which date from the 15th to 19th centuries) and restoration projects available. The majority of the beautiful Veneto villas were designed by Andrea Palladio and were rural residences for the noble during the Republic.
Market Comment
60% of the market are International
40% domestic
Access
Marco Polo International airport named after the Venetian traveler Marco Polo offers many long-haul flights. It is connected to the Venice-Mestre railway station and the Venice-Piazzale Roma bus terminal. It is also reached by water taxi from St Marks square.
The motorway (A4) has a direct link to Torino, Milan and Trieste. And the A27 has a direct link to Belluno, Bologna, Florence and Rome.
There is a railway station situated in Venice, called Venezia Santa Lucia , just a few minutes from the mainland station, Venezia-Mestre. Trains run frequently and directly from Venezia-Mestre to Milan, Florence, Bologna, Rome with stops in between.