The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, is the city’s defining feature. The two-mile waterway winds through the city, dividing it into two sides, which are lined with churches and other buildings in Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. Situated on one of the most beautiful sections of the canal is this five-bedroom home, which dates to the 15th century and retains its original frescoes and a small chapel. Homeowners can access the more than 8,000-square-foot property, which has its own boat mooring, from a street entrance or from a water gate directly on the canal.
About $6.6 million. Venice Estates Sotheby’s Realty, +44.20.3178.6184, www.venice-estates.com
