Italian Hours Chapter 5 - Casa Alvisi

In which a charming and genial hostess, Mrs. Bronson, is portrayed as the warm and steady heart of Venice’s social life, whose home—Casa Alvisi—stands opposite the church of S. Maria della Salute and serves as a lively, intimate gathering place for an eclectic mix of friends and travellers enchanted by the city. Through her gentle hospitality and profound affection for Venetian people and culture, she cultivated a spirit of easy friendship and perennial welcome, blending the city's old-world grace with heartfelt human kindness.