The Alberti family is made of history, tradition and ... courage. When Venice fell into the jaws of the most terrible epidemic plague in history even Malamocco, the happy village of the Venetian lagoon, wasn't safe anymore. The wealthy patrician Pietro Cesare Alberti (1608-1655), born and raised in the dwellings that now are part of Relais Alberti, was forced to flee to try to save himself from sure death. A journey that left its mark in history and that brought him from the quiet of the lagoon currents to the stormy ocean, to arrive in the promised land: the Americas. Pietro Alberti settled in what is called now New York becoming the first immigrant of millions of Italian Americans who later arrived to form a vital part of the American culture. With the participation and support of the National Italian American Foundation, on June 2nd, the "Pietro Alberti Day" in New York is commemorated: a special day for the entire Italian community of America in which Italians remember their origins in a moment of joy and conviviality. A stone plate in Battery Park in the Bowling Green marks Peter's point of arrival; a meeting and commemoration point that touches the heart of the Motherland. The Writing sais: "Peter Caesar Alberti first Italian settler landed in N.Y. June 2nd, 1635 through the efforts of John N. La Corte founder of the Italian Historical Society of America - June 2nd, has been proclaimed Alberti day" A.Ottavino
Malamocco is one of the oldest settlements in the Venice lagoon: its history goes back to the times of the ancient Romans. The Borgo is a place full of mysteries and legends; the old sea men of the lagoon narrate how the ancient Metamauco village once stood facing the sea and after was swept away by a violent seaquake. The inhabitants say that in the days of calm sea, it is still possible to see the ruins of the ancient city ... Today Malamocco, or Novo Metamauco, is a stunning ancient village in the intimacy of the Venetian lagoon where time seems to be suspended in a dream state of calmness. Despite its proximity to the city center of Venice, there is an air of quietness and serenity, privacy and self-dialogue. Like a hug coming from the sea, Relais Alberti is located right in the heart of the Borgo, ready to welcome its guests as Le Locandiere used to do with the veterans returning from a faraway sea or land journey. Your voyage to your emotional maison to rediscover lost sensations.
The heart of the Alberti family still lives in the small lagoon Borgo thanks to the reopening of the ancient Ca' Alberti Villa.It is now a refined and elegant Relais de Charme that go straight to their guest's hearts. The fragrant and romantic Citrus Garden is perfect for outdoor cocktails and moments of pure relaxation. It takes a peek and winks at the nearby Barchessa where we serve our buffet breakfast during the sunny summer mornings. The sophisticated and refined suites on the first floors are furnished with similar yet original and unique pieces of antique furniture. Each room like every Doge has its own secret history and bears the name of a beautiful Dogaressa. The Sala del Caminetto - Fireplace room, the Tea Room, the Aperitif room ... here is a world of scents, flavors and sensations to be discovered in the first emotional maison named Relais Alberti.
