Venice is a place where time has stood still

The city grew as a trading hub in the 15th century and remains a maritime gateway to the Mediterranean.

Today it is better known as one of the world's most beautiful cities. A unique destination with a theatrical quality where the visitor cannot help but be drawn into the show.

Getting around is easy. Gondolas glide under picturesque bridges, and churches and squares take you back in time. Water boats run day and night, and it is an easy city to discover on foot.

A busy calendar of events all year means that there is no time to be bored, and for shopaholics there is no better destination than Venice.

The Giudecca, where Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice is located, is a gondola-shaped group of eight interconnecting islands situated to the south of the historical centre. Piazza San Marco is just a ten-minute boat ride away, and the area is at the forefront of Venice's recent revival.

The palazzi along the northern edge of the islands have come to be some of the most sought after in the city and enjoy unique views along the canal over the city skyline.