A poignant time in Sophia's career, she was also invited to the Venice Film Festival that year, where she stayed in a lavish 15-century palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal. Still standing 70 years ...

H10 Palazzo Canova is perched in an enviable spot in the center of Venice: right along the famous Grand Canal. That means guests staying here can easily walk to many of Venice's top sights ...

Abutting the Grand ... Venice's most famous waterway with a cocktail in hand. The hotel has roots in the 13th century. A narrow lane leads to the gated entrance overlooking the lively canal.