Locanda Cipriani
Giuseppe Cipriani of Harry's Bar bought a small wine shop on the almost empty island of Torcello in 1936, and after the war made it an inn. Hemingway came in 1948 and wrote part of Across the River and Into the Trees here.
- What it is
- Restaurant and inn
- Opened
- 1936, as a wine shop: a locanda after the war
- Area
- Torcello
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What Locanda Cipriani is known for
Torcello
The island, the first settlement of the lagoon, is now almost empty, with its cathedral of mosaics a few steps away.
Hemingway
He stayed in the autumn of 1948, and wrote parts of a novel here.
The garden
Tables in the garden in the warm months, in the quiet of the island.
What to know
- It is on Torcello, about forty-five minutes from Venice by boat
- Hemingway stayed here in 1948
- It has a few rooms as well as the restaurant
Where Locanda Cipriani is
Address
Piazza Santa Fosca 29, Torcello30142 Venice, Italy
Nearest station
Torcello, on vaporetto line 9 from Burano, about seven minutes away
On Torcello since 1936
Giuseppe Cipriani bought a wine shop on Torcello in 1936, and after the war made it an inn.
Its guests have included Hemingway and Queen Elizabeth II, who came in 1960.
Locanda Cipriani: common questions
- Where is Locanda Cipriani?
- At Piazza Santa Fosca 29, Torcello, in The northern lagoon, Venice. The nearest station is Torcello, on vaporetto line 9 from Burano, about seven minutes away.
- Which museums and sights are near Locanda Cipriani?
- Ca' Pesaro is 9.2 km away, St Mark's Basilica is 9.3 km away, Doge's Palace is 9.4 km away. Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
- What is Locanda Cipriani known for?
- Torcello, Hemingway, The garden. The inn Giuseppe Cipriani made on the island of Torcello, where Hemingway wrote part of a novel in 1948, a few steps from the ancient cathedral.
- When did Locanda Cipriani open?
- In 1936, as a wine shop: a locanda after the war. It is on Torcello, about forty-five minutes from Venice by boat.
What visitors say about Locanda Cipriani
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Tickets and tours near Locanda Cipriani
Things to do in Venice
- 1Walk through the Doge's Palace and over the Bridge of SighsSan MarcoMuseum, 2 to 3 hours, ticket
- 2Stand under the golden domes of St Mark's BasilicaSan MarcoChurch, 45 to 90 minutes, ticket with a time, sold by the basilica
- 3See Venetian painting from Bellini to Titian at the AccademiaDorsoduroMuseum, 1.5 to 2.5 hours, ticket at the museum, tours online
- 4Ride up St Mark's Campanile for the view over the lagoonSan MarcoMonument, 30 to 45 minutes, ticket with a time
Artists to see near Locanda Cipriani
The museums nearest to here, and the most famous artists on show in each.
Ca' Pesaro, 9.2 km away
Doge's Palace, 9.4 km away
Hotels near Locanda Cipriani
The five-star hotels closest to it, of those this site lists in Venice. Distances are in a straight line.
- Hotel Londra Palace4.7Five-star hotel, Riva degli Schiavoni9.2 km away
- Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel4.5Five-star hotel, Riva degli Schiavoni9.2 km away
- Aman Venice4.8Five-star hotel, Grand Canal9.5 km away
- The St. Regis Venice4.6Five-star hotel, Grand Canal9.8 km away
Where to eat near Locanda Cipriani
The nearest of the famous tables this site lists in Venice. Distances are in a straight line.
- Trattoria Da Romano4.3Trattoria, Burano1.4 km away
- Al Covo4.5Restaurant, Castello9.0 km away
- Osteria Ca' d'Oro alla Vedova4.1Osteria, Strada Nova9.0 km away