The Aviator’s House was fully restored in August 2025 and now offers a rare blend of history, elegance, and comfort. Located on the piano nobile of the Zen Palace, just steps from the Grand Canal, it features a stunning 25 m² terrace framed in wisteria and overlooking a private garden.

This 136 m2 apartment is filled with natural light and embraced by the beauty of two secret gardens, an uncommon luxury in Venice. Secluded among treetops, it offers
two spacious and quiet bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living area with a modern kitchen, and the rare luxury of private elevator access directly into the apartment.

The interiors achieve a refined balance of tradition and functionality, blending original early 1900s furnishing, such as the Murano glass chandeliers, with contemporary elements designed for modern comfort.

Only 1 minute walking from the two Riva de Biasio vaporetto stops, situated between the Train Station and the Rialto’s Bridge, this elegant home invites you to walk upon authentic Venetian Pastellone floors, expertly crafted with lime using a centuries-old technique that dates back to the 1400s.

Your comfort is guaranteed with state-of-the-art climate control, underfloor heating, and queen-size beds with top-quality mattresses, ensuring a truly restful stay

The neighbourhood is both vibrant and authentic, home to many Venetian families, making it a convenient and delightful place to stay.

The residence owes its name to Fabio Zoppolato (1920–2020), a daring Venetian pilot who lived within these walls for nearly a century. In the 1950s he achieved an extraordinary feat: flying solo across the entire African continent, from South Africa back to Venice, in a tiny plane with fabric wings, a wooden propeller, and no radio. The record he set remains unbroken to this day.

As our guest, you’ll be surrounded by relics of his extraordinary feat, from the propeller that set the world record to another that was bent in a forced landing, both silent witnesses to his incredible adventure.