Giardino dei Melograni

Top choice in Venice


Run by Venice's Jewish community, to which all proceeds go, the 'Garden of Pomegranates' is a sparkling kosher residence. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy the 20 modern rooms, with artwork themed around local plants. Some have canal views while others face the campo (square). Families may prefer the brand-new one- and three-bedroom apartments, also located in the Ghetto.


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1. The Ghetto

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