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Grand Tour Collection Hotel Gabrielli book
History, restoration and rebirth of an icon of Venetian hospitality
One year after its reopening, Starhotels celebrates the story of Hotel Gabrielli Venezia – Starhotels Collezione with the third volume of the Grand Tour Collection: a tribute to the historic residence overlooking the Riva degli Schiavoni, a place that has been intertwined with the soul of Venice for more than seven centuries.
Through archival photographs, stories and personal accounts, the book takes readers on a journey through time—from the palace's medieval origins and its role as one of the Grand Tour's most iconic addresses, to the meticulous conservation-led restoration that has returned it to its former splendour on the Venetian lagoon.
A longstanding cultural landmark, Hotel Gabrielli has welcomed some of the most influential artists, writers and intellectuals of their time, including Franz Kafka, Sigmund Freud, Wim Wenders, Woody Allen and Marina Abramović, becoming a place of inspiration, exchange and creativity.
Today, original timber ceilings, Gothic mullioned windows, Murano glass masterpieces and exquisite Venetian craftsmanship tell the story of a seamless dialogue between memory and contemporary design, where past and present come together to express the excellence of Italian artisanal heritage.
More than a book, it is an invitation to discover a place where hospitality, art and savoir-faire intertwine in a timeless narrative, revealing the most authentic spirit of Venice.
FOR INFORMATIONHardcover edition
143 pages featuring fine art photography and archival materials
