The Hotel Locanda Ovidius, completely rebuilt, offers its guests splendid rooms, elegantly furnished in Venetian eighteenth-century style, and a breakfast room overlooking the Canal Grande and the Rialto Bridge, which was the only pedestrian connection between the two parts of the city until the nineteenth century. It is one of the most famous symbols of Venice.
Locanda Ovidius hotel is right next to the Rialto, a name deriving from
ivoaltus, indicating the point where the land rose highest above the water, safe from high tides; one of the first settlements in Venice was built in this area. Rialto was the centre of traffic and trade; in fact, it was once said that all the gold in the known world passed by this place.
You may, among other things, visit the Murano glassworks in a private motor boat, board a gondola directly from the Riva del Vin below the hotel to visit the city, spend pleasant evenings at the symphony concerts offered by the city's numerous orchestras, and participate in many other initiatives. It is still the favourite market of the locals; it is crowded, picturesque and definitely worth a visit. You will be surprised by the vivacity, the ringing voices in the fish markets and the striking colours in the vegetable market. You will be met with warmth and courtesy by a staff making every effort to ensure your memories of Venice will be as pleasant as possible.
