of the Republic of Venice to civilization. La Foresteria The Foresteria are the exclusive guest quarters that were built for Cini's friends and have been reserved for important guests who attend meetings at the Cini Foundation. Filled with valuable art and presenting across the water a view of St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, the place has been visited by heads of state including Jimmy Carter, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, François Mitterrand, Romano Prodi, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, and King Juan Carlos I of Spain. References Sources The initial English version of this article is based on the corresponding Italian version in Wikipedia from February 11, 2009 External links Official site Museums in Venice Culture in Venice Foundations based in Italy