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HOTEL ALA FOR SOCIAL | Hotel Ala & Friends
WI-FI INTERNET FOR SOCIAL. Our Guests will take part to our project to help Andrea Z. Heartily thanks to all those who participated in this initiative ... many small seeds make a cob. We are continuing to achieve a goal together that we must be proud and which will be delivered by beginning of December: it's all guaranteed. Those who want more details, you can contact us: have no secrets!!!
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THANKS FOR TRIPPING! |
We wish to thank all our Friends who have taken part into the Community of Tripadvisor, for reviewing us more than 700 times. Your opinion is always important to us! A big hug, we love you, Silvia and all the Guys at the Ala. |
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FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND |
One night I had a dream. I dreamed I was walking along the beach with you. Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to me, and the other to you. When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned you about it: "You said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." And you replied: "My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." |
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AND THERE WAS NO ONE LEFT TO SPEAK - Bertold Brecht |
When first they came for the criminals,
I did not speak.
When they began to take the Jews,
When they fetched the people who were members of trade unions,
I did not speak.
When they took the Bible students,
Rounded up the homosexual,
Then they gathered up the immigrants and the gypsies,
I did not speak.
Eventually they came for me,
And there was no one left to speak. |
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ARMENIA. FOOTPRINTS OF A CIVILIZATION | TILL APRIL 10TH 2012
Until April 10, 2012 a wonderful exhibition dedicated to the Armenian civilization is hosted on the occasion of the 5th centenary of the first book printed in Venice in Armenian (1512), in the most important museum sites of the city, at the Correr Museum , the National Archaeological Museum, to the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.
Armenia. Footprints of a civilization is a rich and fascinating journey with over two hundred works from major museums and libraries of Europe and Armenia. Rare manuscripts that give account of the high achievements of Armenian civilization in the spiritual, artistic, architectural and economic. |
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ICE SKATING IN CAMPO SAN POLO |
Ice Skating in Campo San Polo, till Februrary 21st 2012.
Afternoons for children, pleasant evenings with music and entertainment for all figure skating. |
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TRIBUTE TO LORENZO LOTTO. The paintings of the Hermitage Gallery at the Academy. From 24 November to 26 February | till February 26 2012
From 24 November, the Fine Arts Gallery in Venice host the exhibition tribute to Lorenzo Lotto. Among the various works, two paintings never before seen in Italy: the Portrait of spouses and the Madonna with Child and Angels.
The exhibition offers a rich and composite path that puts in dialogue the two works, respectively, of the twenties and the forties of the 500, with other Lotto paintings and sculptures that create the art historical context.
The exhibition will be open at the Accademia in Venice until February 26, 2012
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Venice Carnival. Sensation 2012. | City, islands and mainland: 10-21 February 2012.
Fifth edition of the Venice Carnival in its new format, dedicated to the senses; traditional mix of fun, shows and culture. The Carnival of Venice, if not the most impressive, it is surely best known for holding the charm and mystery that continues to hold even now, 900 years have elapsed from the first document that refers to this historic celebration. Who has never heard of? You have memories of the festivities of the Carnival since 1094, under Doge Vitale Falier, in a document that speaks of public entertainment in the days preceding Lent. The official document declaring the Carnival is a public holiday in 1296 when the Senate declared public holiday on the last day of Lent. In Venice, the Carnival fever never ceases during the year. A subtle euphoria creeps in between the streets of the most beautiful city in the world and grows imperceptibly, as naturally salt water, blurs the outlines of things, it suggests the mysteries and atmosphere of times gone by. Once the Carnival of Venice allowed to leave those jobs to devote himself entirely to entertainment. people came to watch the jugglers, the acrobats, animals, dancing, acrobats, trumpets, fifes and drums were almost consumed by custom, street vendors were selling dried fruit, chestnuts, and fritole (pancakes) and desserts of all kinds. Venice became the top European school of pleasure and play, the mask and irresponsibility. Venice became the great virtuoso of metamorphosis and the carnival was and still is) his exploits. The Carnival of today is a magnificent "happening" that draws crowds of onlookers from around the world with thousands of festival masks and a bright and peaceful occupation of the Lagoon. Among the narrow streets of the wonderful city for ten days, there is a continuous representation of theatrical fun and playfulness, all in masks to celebrate the charm of a world of dancing, jokes, galas exclusive and romantic encounters |
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THE DALI UNIVERSE | TILL DECEMBER 31, 2012
The great master Salvador Dalí was dedicated "The Dali Universe," an exhibition with more than 100 works of the Master of Surrealism. We will find collections as yet poorly understood, different aspects of artistic production of the artist as bronze sculptures, drawings on the great themes of literature, objects in glass and set in gold.
Starting from Hotel Ala, try this nice walk through Calli e Campielli of our wonderful city!
Museo Diocesano di Santa Apollonia; Fondamenta della Canonica 4312, Castello.
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PUNTA DELLA DOGANA | TILL DECEMBER 31, 2012
The contemporary art center of Punta della Dogana was reopened in 2009 after careful restoration, interior and exterior, faithful to the original structure by the famous architect Tadao Ando. The famous triangular tip of the island of Dorsoduro, facing the San Marco Basin, has been known since the thirteenth century Venice as the Punta della Dogana de Mar
A vantage point for excellence, characterized by a low-century building (by Giuseppe Benoni) crowned by a tower topped by the golden ball, golden bronze sphere supported by two atlases, to represent the world.
During this time hosting the exhibition "Eloglio of Doubt, " which collects historical works and new productions which explore the realm of confusion and the questioning of certainties in the subject.
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SECRET ITINERARIES AT THE PALAZZO DUCALE |
The Palazzo Ducale is a symbol of Venice, seat of the Doge and the government and a representative of high Venetian culture. It is a masterpiece of gothic art and consists of a magnificent layering of constructive and ornamental elements. Its interiors are superbly decorated by famous artists such as Titian, Veronese, Tiepolo, Tintoretto and Vittoria. For this reason, there are extraordinary tours to take inside: from the enormous halls of its political life to the precious rooms of the Doge's apartment, disturbing prisons and the luminous loggias overlooking the Piazza and the lagoon. |
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ITINERARIES AND ALTERNATIVES WALKING TOURS | Get lost...
SAN FRANCESCO DELLA VIGNA - ISLAND OF SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO- ISLAND OF SAN LAZZARO DEGLI ARMENI - tel. 0039-041- 526 0104 - ACTV Line 20 from San Zaccaria at 14,45 - HISTORICAL NAVY MUSEUM ISTITUO ELLENICO - Icons from '300 to '700 - PALAZZO GRIMANI - S.Maria Formosa - CEMETERY OF SAN MICHELE (Stravinsky, Diaghilev, Pound, Elenio Herrera) - SCALA CONTARINI DEL BOVOLO - ISLAND OF SANT'ERASMO |
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