The Hotel Saturnia &International Calendar
The Hotel Saturnia & International calendar: a tradition telling the story of Venice since 1980
For over forty years, the Hotel Saturnia & International calendar has been much more than a simple object: it is a visual and cultural narrative shared with friends, guests, and partners all over the world. A tradition deeply rooted in the history of the Serandrei family and their authentic relationship with Venice, begun in the early 1980s by Ugo Serandrei and carried on today with the same care by his children and granddaughter.
The idea was born from the desire to offer a tribute to the city that would last beyond a stay, revealing lesser-known details, curiosities, and stories of Venice.
A family tradition, handmade and heartfelt
The Hotel Saturnia & International calendar is the result of a deeply family-driven tradition. Gianni, Marianna, and Greta Zoe Serandrei (now leading the hotel) fondly remember helping their father prepare the Christmas shipments as children. Each calendar was carefully placed into cylindrical containers, ready to be sent all over the world.
It was a patient, almost artisanal task, made of shared gestures and personal attention, reflecting a time of direct relationships and genuine care for the recipient. A family ritual that strengthened their bond with Venice.
Among those memories is an affectionate anecdote: Greta Zoe recalls how, with the tip given by her beloved father for helping with the shipments, she ran to buy a ticket to see Ray Charles in concert at Teatro La Fenice, just a stone's throw from the hotel. A small snapshot of the spirit of those years.
Over time, to make shipping more sustainable, the calendar evolved into the foldable format used today. The format changed, but not the spirit: a carefully crafted gift, born within the family and shared with the world.
A graphic project that spans time
From the very first edition to the most recent ones, every calendar has been designed by Studio Grafico Tapiro. This long-standing collaboration ensures stylistic continuity, high-quality illustration, and attention to detail. Each edition is conceived as a small editorial project, with original artwork and a visual narrative aligned with the chosen theme.
Every year, the calendars are sent to a select group of loyal guests, partner companies, and potential collaborators. Over time, they have become true collector’s items, often kept and remembered with affection.
From past to present: over forty years of illustrated stories
Looking back at the Hotel Saturnia & International calendars from 1980 to today means travelling through more than four decades of Venetian history and hotel life. Themes change, styles evolve, yet the focus on the city and its stories remains constant.
Each edition reflects its time, the cultural sensibilities of an era, and a unique way of observing and interpreting Venice, a continuous dialogue between past and present that has become a hallmark of the hotel’s identity.
The latest edition: the 2026 calendar
The most recent edition is dedicated to the dates that shaped the history of Venice and the Hotel Saturnia & International. Twenty-four emblematic moments narrate the city through symbolic events, transformations, and rebirths, accompanied by original illustrations.
A project that invites readers to travel through time and rediscover Venice and some of the most iconic milestones of its recent history.
A gesture that renews the bond with Venice
Today, the calendar remains a way for the Serandrei family to say thank you, to maintain a direct connection with those who have chosen, and continue to choose the Hotel Saturnia & International and to renew each year a bond made of authentic hospitality, attention to detail, and deep love for Venice.
A tradition that evolves over time, just like the city that inspires it.
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