The 'Corte del Tagiapietra' loved by Corto Maltese

The apartment overlooking one of the most characteristic courtyards of the city is now for sale in Venice

Buy a house in venice italy is also an opportunity for pleasant discoveries, between literature, comics and history. We too were enchanted by what the magnificent Residenza Corto Maltese apartment for sale in Corte del Tagiapietra can tell us. A particular place that takes us directly to Pratt's tables, in an atmosphere shrouded in mystery and charm.

The first thing that strikes about this Venice house is the view of "Corte del tagiapietra", a model of a collected stone courtyard, of a hidden corner, as only this city can preserve. The name derives from the activity of one of the ancient inhabitants, the stonecutter precisely, or rather the stonemason. This figure, now disappeared, was the craftsman artist in charge of sculpting the wells from the well, another peculiarity of the city that counts at least six hundred, scattered among calli, fields and courtyards.

The real wells, in fact, were ancient tanks for collecting rainwater, the only source of drinking water supply until the inauguration of the first public aqueduct, in the late nineteenth century. Wells were not only meant to be functional, but also beautiful. And what dominates the center of the Tagiapietra court is a small masterpiece.

Like all the context in which it is inserted: the ancient paved flooring, now a real rarity in the city, the covered staircase, the luxuriant vegetation, the round walled arch and the elegant columns that support porch and sub-porticoes and in a few steps they lead to the canal.

What is most striking, however, about this "discount" court - where discount means really hidden - is the atmosphere of quiet muffled, place out of time, which also fascinated Hugo Pratt.

In fact, his portrait is the portrait of these almost inaccessible places in the city, to be discovered in the heart of the town, letting himself be guided by his ink-colored suggestions.

Our Corte del Tagiapietra is included in one of the most evocative itineraries that retrace the steps of Corto Maltese in Venice as evidenced by the Porta dell'amore, fifth chapter of the guide 'Corto Discount. Fantastic and hidden itineraries of Corto Maltese in Venice '(Guido Fuga and Lele Vianello, 1997). Here, in fact, explain the authors, lived the fortune teller and South American priestess Bocca Dorata who appears in many adventures of Corto Maltese.

Buying this magnificent venice apartment for sale therefore means entering the artist's gaze on the city and being able to experience its own emotions daily, with the convenience of a prestigious property. The 50 square meter apartment was completely renovated in 2005 and consists of an independent entrance, kitchenette with mezzanine used as a lounge / living room, two bedrooms and bathroom. To make it unique, beyond the position and the beautiful courtyard, the entablature overlooking ceilings over four meters high.