{"id":5857,"date":"2024-05-08T18:32:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T16:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rendez-vous-fantasia.com\/?p=5857"},"modified":"2024-05-10T17:43:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T15:43:44","slug":"the-island-of-san-michele","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rendez-vous-fantasia.com\/en\/the-island-of-san-michele\/","title":{"rendered":"The Island of San Michele – Discover an open-air museum"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Island of San Michele\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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If you are planning an alternative itinerary to discover Venice<\/strong><\/a>, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the charming Island of San Michele<\/strong> in Venice.<\/span><\/p>\n

This island is famous for its monumental cemetery<\/strong> and picturesque tree-lined avenues. On the inside of the characteristic walls that surround the island, there is a variety of trees such as cypress trees, oak and rose bushes. All this adds additional charm and serenity to this place.<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent times, a major renovation was also carried out by the British architect David Chipperfield<\/strong>. This concrete intervention has given a distinctly modern flavour to the island, making it even more atmospheric. The cemetery is home to famous people such as the painter Emilio Vedova<\/em>, the composer Stravinsky<\/em>, the poet Ezra Pound<\/em>, the theatre impresario Sergei Diaghiliev<\/em> and many others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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With your houseboat<\/strong><\/a> as your home base, you will have the freedom<\/strong> to explore the island’s surrondings. San Michele, can be reached by vaporetto starting from Fondamenta Nuove or Murano.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can spend time strolling among ancient tombs and majestic monuments<\/strong> breathing in the serene and contemplative atmosphere of this unique place, and discover stories of many famous people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, be sure to visit the ancient Church of St. Michael to admire its unique cloister built in the late 1400s. <\/span>During the Austrian rule, the church briefly became a prison: for a time even Silvio Pellico was forced to stay within its walls.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On St Michael’s Island, there is a part reserved for the deceased of various religions, such as the Greek Orthodox<\/strong> and Evangelical<\/strong> enclosure: evidence of the capacity for integration of different religions and customs in Venice<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the past, the transport of corpses took place by gondolas<\/strong>, some richly decorated to emphasise the importance of the deceased. Today, transport is by special boats.<\/span><\/p>\n

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