Imagine the scene: It's 1955, and Sophia Loren is standing on the balcony of a Byzantine palazzo looking out over the Grand Canal in Venice. The glamour of that moment played out in this very home, where the actress and iconic beauty stayed while attending the 1955 Venice Film Festival. Built in the 15th century, this home also attracted the likes ofErnest Hemingway, who stayed within its walls while on a duck-hunting trip and is said to have based a character in Across the River and into the Trees on the palazzo's owner at the time. The property is located in historic San Marco in the heart of Venice, behind the Palazzo Fortuny and just two minutes from Campo Santo Stefano. Accessed via private elevator, the exquisite third-floor apartment exudes old-world grandeur. There are three elegant reception rooms with views of the Grand Canal, a formal dining room, five bedrooms, and the balcony overlooking the water. Additionally, the home comes with its own water gate and private boat mooring. Say hello to la dolce vita. Listed for $6.6 million, this 4,035-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Contact: Venice Sotheby's International Realty, +39-041-522-0093; venicesothebysrealty.com