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ocanda Cipriani was created by Giuseppe Cipriani and is still
owned by the Cipriani family.
n 1934 Giuseppe bought a modest wine and oil shop. He transformed the shop into
an inn (locanda) featuring just a few, beautifully appointed guestrooms and a
pleasant restaurant surrounded by a garden of flowers and vegetables and boasting an
unparalleled view of the churches of Torcello.
he Locanda became a literary legend after Ernest Hemingway wrote
'Across the River and Through the Trees' during his stay there. He devoted whole pages of
his novel to Torcello and kept a special place in his heart for the island. As a result,
the Locanda became a destination of choice for the exclusive world of stars and
celebrities who often visited Venice in the post-War era.
ight from the start Giuseppe had his wife's sister 