Palaces in Venice 7 letters. Magnificent palaces of Venice
On the Grand Canal, one cannot but pay attention to the wonderful facades of the Venetian palaces! Your eyes will fall on the beautiful buildings, fraught with the secrets and mysteries of the city, as well as reminiscent of its former greatness. We have selected the five most beautiful, in our opinion, palaces of a beautiful city on the water.
This marvelous building in the Gothic style was erected right by the waters in 1437-1452 and belonged to the Venetian Doge Francesco Foscari, a nobleman who tried to flaunt his wealth and influence. By the way, the palace came out of amazing beauty. Even the most sophisticated critics could not find flaws in it, calling it the most successful example of Gothic in Venice.
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Francesco also believed that he was building a real family residence, which would be occupied by his heirs and their descendants for many centuries. However, his dream was not destined to come true: in the 19th century, the palace served as a barracks for soldiers, the proximity to which had an extremely negative impact on the building. And after a long and painstaking restoration, which was completed in 2005, Foscari Palace turned into the residence of a higher educational institution.
Palazzo Labia
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Some time ago, namely in the 18th century, this stunning palace was considered the family home of the richest Labia family in the city, who invited the most talented architects of the city on the water, Alessandro Treminion and Andrea Cominelli, to create a project for the construction of the city's most talented architects. However, soon a wealthy family, who enjoyed high life and increased public attention with might and main, went bankrupt and lost the palazzo, which passed into the possession of Prince Lobkowicz. But the representative of the nobility quickly sold the palace to the Israeli fund of Koenigsber. After that, the palace was used for various purposes: it was a sawmill, a textile factory, and a clothes dryer. In the 1960s, it was acquired by the Italian radio and television company RAI, which made its office in the palace.
Palazzo Dario
Selecting the most interesting and beautiful of the numerous palaces of Venice is a very difficult task. However, it is simply impossible not to mention the Palazzo Dario. Its facade, like many other palaces, faces the Grand Canal, showing everyone and everyone its unusually bright color of marble.
It was built in 1487 in the classical style by order of Giovanni Dario, a member of the Venetian nobility who served as secretary of Venice. By the way, the inhabitants of the city call this building the “cursed palace”, because of the numerous failures and tragedies that befell the Dario family, as well as other owners and guests of the palace. The Venetians find it difficult even to calculate the number of inhabitants who died here by an absurd death, diligently avoiding this place.
Palazzo Dandolo
Palazzo Dandolo is widely known outside the magnificent city on the water, which it has been adorning since the 1400s. This is beautiful building once belonged to the Dandolo family, from where it got its name. But very soon, family members decided to sell the palace to another eminent family - Gritti, thereby launching long history sales and purchases of this place from one hand to another. It seemed that the rich and nobles who bought the palazzo were simply not ready to pay for its maintenance, and therefore they sold it to their friends and acquaintances.
This continued until the 1630s, until the palace was acquired by people who made it the most popular gambling house in the city, introducing the rule to play in masks so as not to experience shame in front of those present with large losses.
However, after some time, the casino had to be closed at the insistence of the authorities, and its owner had to flee. Now Palazzo Dandolo is home to the luxurious Hotel Danieli.
Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace, Palazzo Ducale)
Palazzo Ducale, also known as, is perhaps one of the "visiting cards" of Venice. The permanent residence of the Doge was built in 1424 by Filippo Calendario in the style of exquisite Italian Gothic. For many centuries, the Doge's Palace has been the very heart and symbol of political life.
However, when it fell in 1797, the purpose of this majestic building also changed. From that moment on, it served for different purposes, was the home of various administrative divisions. By the end of the 19th century, the palace gradually began to fall into decay, and the city administration allocated an impressive amount of funds for its restoration and restoration.
Almost all government services that occupied the premises here were moved to other buildings. Only the State Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites remained. In 1923, the Italian government, which owns this architectural monument, decided to open a museum inside the Doge's Palace, which still operates today.
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On both sides of the Grand Canal, adjoining each other, crowded palazzo - the dwellings of the Venetian nobility. These are for the most part three-five-story palaces of light yellow, red or blue color, which seem to rise straight out of the water. The oldest buildings date back to the 12th century - it was then that the Venetians borrowed the Byzantine type of palace with open loggias and porticos.
The construction of palaces was fraught with considerable difficulties. To provide a solid foundation for the future palazzo, the builders reinforced the swampy ground along the banks of the Grand Canal by driving oak piles into it. About a thousand piles were required to build one palace, so Venice literally stands on stilts. By the way, wood for piles was also ordered in Russia. This was our northern forest, which was taken out by sea.
In total, about two hundred magnificent palaces have been preserved in the city, and among them is the pearl of Venice - the Palazzo Ca d'Oro.
This elegant three-storey building was built in 1440 for the nobleman Marino Cantarini. The marble lace of its facade was then covered with sheet gold, hence its name, which means "golden house" in translation.
The palace changed many owners. In 1846, Prince Alexander Trubetskoy bought the Ca d'Oro. But, being a romantic gouging, he gave it to the famous ballerina Maria Taglione, and she turned everything that was possible in him, according to her, as it turned out, not very elegant taste. Therefore, when the last owner of Ca d'Oro, Baron Giorgio Franchetti, handed it over to the state in 1916, the palace needed a thorough restoration. Now a museum has settled in it.
Our first attempt to visit the famous palace was unsuccessful - it was still flooded and worked part-time.
Through a small window in the wall, a portico with water on the marble floor was visible.
But the next day the museum worked as usual. The worker washed the salt off the floor.
The water receded, but not quite.
Paul is just amazing.
Along the walls are some artifacts.
Well made of red Verona marble.
There is also a small patio just behind the cash register.
There are not so many exhibits in the museum itself, but they are perfectly selected, you can stand in front of each for half a day -
the craftsmanship is amazing. But this, it’s scary to think, is for the most part the 13th-15th centuries.
home altar. The lower figure in the middle is placed admirably.
And we simply could not tear ourselves away from this wooden Crucifix. The realism is no worse than that of Mel Gibson in The Passion of the Christ, and there is clearly more art.
From the galleries of the second and third floors opens beautiful view to the Grand Canal.
There's all sorts of medieval stuff here.
This room is very memorable.
because, it turns out, this is where this miracle hangs - Titian's "Venus in front of a mirror" (1555).
How many times I have seen her in reproductions, but the beauty of the original cannot be conveyed. Only when you are alone with her, you understand what Titian's brush is.
On the opposite wall is an excellent Van Dyck and tapestries.
The museum has a lot of other things that are tasty for the eyes, and at the same time, the exposition is made very thoughtfully, it does not tire. You go out into the street full of strength and freshness of perception.
Palaces are found in abundance in other parts of the city.
This is the Palazzo of Senator Braggadin in Piazza San Polo.
Once he went out for a walk and suddenly the poor fellow had a stroke. Luckily for him, a nimble young man was nearby, who accompanied him home and soon put him on his feet. The young doctor's name was Casanova. A grateful senator practically adopted a young man and gave him a "start in life"
And this - Palazzo Mocenigo.
In 1591, his master, the patrician Giovanni Mocenigo, invited Giordano Bruno to teach him the art of magic, promising patronage and generous payment. But after a while, he also wrote a denunciation of his teacher. At dawn on May 22, 1592, guards knocked on this door and escorted Bruno to prison. This began a long-term trial of the famous philosopher and magician, which ended in Rome, on the Square of Flowers, a bonfire that is still memorable.
In our democratic days, most of the palaces of Venice are such only in name. Their former owners left their family nests long ago, and now they house museums, shops and expensive hotels.
When visiting the central part of Venice, taking a walk along the Grand Canal, tourists turn their attention to the magnificent facades of ancient palaces. For many centuries, the palace complex of Venice was created. The periods of development and prosperity of the Venetian Republic fell under the influence of different styles: Byzantine, Gothic and Romanesque. Also a huge contribution belongs to the Renaissance.
According to historical information, only the Doge's Palace could be called a palace. The rest of the buildings were to be called "Ka" (from Casa), which means "house". Later, the mansions began to be called "Palazzo", that is, the Palace. Every influential Venetian family considered it their duty to build a mansion, or even several. In the end, the names of such houses began to reflect the names of the owners. The best craftsmen were invited to build and decorate family palaces: architects, sculptors and artists.
Doge's Palace is the main attraction of Venice, a great monument of Italian Gothic architecture. It is located on St. Mark's Square near the cathedral of the same name. construction modern building took place around 1309-1424, presumably by the architect Filippo Calendario. Part of the palace was destroyed by fire in 1577. The building was rebuilt by Antonio de Ponti, (author of the Rialto Bridge).
First of all, the main building of the city was the residence of the Doges of the Republic. Meetings of the Grand Council and the Senate were held here, the Supreme Court and the secret police worked. In addition, the building housed the offices of lawyers, the maritime department, the office and services of censors. Built-in balcony holidays served as a tribune, from where the doge appeared before the people.
The Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral, the San Marco Library and other buildings represent the main architectural ensemble of Venice.
At first, it may seem that the architectural elements of the palace are interconnected illogically, unexpectedly and accidentally. However, everything here is attractive, bright and fresh, full of joy and life, artistically rich and reasonable.
Ca' d'Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) considered the most elegant palace built in the Venetian style. It is located on the Grand Canal in the Cannaregio area. The palace has a different name - "Golden House", due to the fact that gold leaf was used in the first decoration. In addition, ultramarine and vermilion (cinnabar) were used in the design. The palace is an example of Venetian Gothic.
The building of the palace in the Gothic style was erected in the 15th century, the authors of the project are the architect Giovanni Bon and his son Bartolomeo Bon. The Byzantine-style palazzo Zeno used to stand on this site. The old palace was demolished, but fragments of it were preserved in the facade of Ca d'Oro.
During its existence, the palace building has repeatedly changed owners and rebuilt. In 1894, the palace was acquired by Baron Giorgio Franchetti. Based on the preserved paintings and drawings, he reconstructed the mansion, restoring its historical appearance. The baron collected a rich collection of paintings. Later, the palace, together with the collection, became the property of the state.
From 1927 to the present, the Franchetti Gallery has been located in Ca' d'Oro.
Ca' Foscari or Palazzo Foscari at one time belonged to Doge Francesco Foscari. The building is located in the Dorsoduro area on the wide bend of the Grand Canal, where during the historic Regatta there is a floating wooden structure known as the "Machina" (from where the Venetian authorities watch the races and award awards).
The Foscari Palace was built in 1452 by Bartolomeo Bon. Now the University of Ca' Foscari operates here.
Ca' Foscari is a typical example of the residence of the Venetian nobility and merchants. There was a warehouse in the basement. The first and second floors were used as housing, they are called "Piano nobile". On the second floor, the central arcade is modeled after the facade of the loggia of the Palazzo Ducale. An arcade, representing a large central window, illuminates the Great Hall, on both sides there are smaller windows.
Foscari Palace is one of the very large buildings with the most imposing courtyard of a private house that can be seen in Venice. The main entrance was located on the side of the canal, since the main activity was trade. For this reason, the facade of the house overlooking the Grand Canal looks much more beautiful than the facade from the courtyard.
The facade from the outside is made up of a series of arches, windows and columns, belonging to the Gothic style. The columns are decorated with a quatrefoil and a lion. Decorative composition above the polyphora, consists of a lion, a helmet, angels, where the lion is a symbol of Venice; the helmet recalls the leadership of Doge Francesco Foscari; angels with a shield - the coat of arms of the Foscari family.
Ca' da Mosto a palace in the Cannaregio area. Built in the 13th century in the Veneto-Byzantine style, this is the oldest building on the Grand Canal.
Initially, the palace was created as the house of a merchant - the owner of the building. At the beginning of the 16th century, a second floor was added, and in the 19th century, a third. The palace is named after the traveler Alvise da Mosto, who was born in 1432 in this house. The building remained in the possession of the da Mosto family until 1603.
In the 16th-18th centuries, the famous White Lion Hotel was located in the palace.
Today, the palace is empty, as past floods damaged the foundation of the building, and it needs to be restored. The building is owned by Count Francesco da Mosto, an Italian architect and producer whose life goal is to restore the palace.
Ca' Dario or Palazzo Dario located in the Dorsoduro area. One side of the palace overlooks the Grand Canal, the other - Barbaro Square. The palace building is a wonderful example of Renaissance architecture. Particular attention is drawn to the mosaic facade of bright marble.
The palace was built in 1487 by the order of the representative of the Venetian nobility Giovanni Dario in the classical style of the Renaissance.
At one time, the owner of the mansion was the French poet Henri de Regnier, who lived in the mansion at the end of the 19th century. The palace is known for the fact that one of the weddings of the famous film director Woody Allen took place here.
However, the bad reputation of the "cursed palace" was attached to the building. The owners of the mansion more than once became bankrupt or suicidal, were subjected to violence. The last tragedy happened here in 1993, when the richest Italian industrialist shot himself after a corruption scandal broke out.
Palazzo Mocenigo located on the Grand Canal, is a complex of four adjoining palaces of the 16th-17th centuries. The two middle palaces are identical.
In 1621, Lady Arundel, the wife of a British diplomat, settled in the first palazzo. The Council of Ten immediately received anonymous denunciations that the house was frequented by Antonio Foscarini, the former ambassador of Venice in London. Antonio Foscarini had already been convicted of treason, but was eventually acquitted. This time the Council of Ten made a tough decision. Foscarini was arrested and executed. Later it turned out that the poor fellow was slandered: the relationship with the lady was purely amorous. The body was removed from the grave and buried with honors, and posters were posted around the city in which the Council of Ten admitted their regrettable mistake.
The last palace was owned by Giovanni Mocenigo, who for some time patronized Giordano Bruno, who visited this palazzo. However, then Giovanni Mocenigo sent a denunciation to the Council of Ten, accusing Bruno of heresy. Obeying the papal verdict, the Venetian Senate agreed to the extradition of the thinker to Rome, where he was burned in 1600.
In 1818-1819, Lord Byron lodged in the Palazzo Mocenigo.
Ca' Pesaro located on the Grand Canal in the Santa Croce area. The author is the architect Baldassare Longena. Construction was completed in 1710.
Duchess Felicita Bevilacua la Masa bequeathed her house to the city in 1899. The International Gallery of Modern Art has been operating in Ca' Pesaro since 1902. The palace also houses a museum of oriental art.
Palazzo Dandolo
The palace was built by the Dandolo family in 1400.
During its existence, the building has a large number of owners. The Gritti family purchased the palace in 1536. After Gritti, the palazzo was owned by representatives of the families of Michele, Mocenigo, Bernardo.
In the 1630s, the new owners of the palace turned it into a popular gambling house in the city, where the rules of the establishment involved playing with masks. After some time, at the insistence of the authorities, the casino was closed.
Today, the Palazzo Dandollo houses a luxurious hotel. Hotel Royal Danieli.
Ca' Rezzonico located on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro area. Since 1936, the palace has housed the Museum of Venice of the 18th century.
The author of the project is the architect Baldassare Longena. Construction under the direction of Giorgio Massari was completed only in 1745, many years after Longen's death. The interior contains grandiose frescoes by the Italian master Tiepolo.
Palazzo Labia located in the Cannaregio area, on the Cannaregio Canal. Not far from the palace across the square is the church of San Jeremiah. Palazzo Labia is one of the last "great" palaces in Venice, built in the early 18th century in the Baroque style.
The interior is decorated with frescoes by Tiepolo.
Palazzo Barbarigo located on the Grand Canal. Here, in 1625, the Italian cardinal, theologian, Saint Gregorio Barbarigo was born.
The building was built in the 16th century, at the height of the Renaissance. The palace has three floors: an open lower loggia overlooked the canal, the two upper floors also with open loggias were decorated with columns.
The owners of the building - the owners of the glass production in 1886, the facade of the palazzo was decorated with Murano glass mosaics. After the work was completed, the aristocratic neighbors of the then new owners were criticized as nouveau riche, who carried out the decoration of the palace contrary to the noble facades of the nearest buildings.
However, the modern appearance of the palazzo is one of the brightest and most memorable on the entire Grand Canal.
Today part of the building is used as a showroom and a shop selling Murano glass.
Palazzo Barbaro It consists of two palaces adjacent to each other in the San Marco area, on the Grand Canal. Located next to Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti.
The palaces were built for the Barbaro family. The first of them was built in 1425 in the Gothic style. The second was designed in 1694 in the Baroque style.
The old palazzo in the late 19th - early 20th centuries was visited by many famous people. Among the guests of the family of American millionaires Curtis were Claude Monet, Robert Browning, John Singer Sargent, Isabella Gardner, James Whistler. The writer Henry James wrote his work The Aspern Papers in this mansion.
Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti located on the Grand Canal, near the Accademia Bridge, in the San Marco area. Since 1999, the palace has housed the Institute of Sciences, Literature and Art.
The palace building was built in the 15th century. It was completely reconstructed in 1871-1882 keeping the architectural forms of the late Gothic style. The work was supervised by the architects Giambattista Meduna and Camillo Boito.
Palazzo Grassi located on the Grand Canal in the San Marco area.
The palace was designed by the architect Giorgio Massari in the 18th century.
In the 20th century, the Fiat automobile concern purchased and restored the palace in order to hold major art exhibitions there. In 2005, the building was reconstructed according to the project of the architect Tadao Ando.
In early 2005, the building, while retaining the function of an exhibition hall, was sold to the casino.
Palazzo Corner Spinelli located in the San Marco area, on the Grand Canal.
The palace belongs to the best Renaissance palaces in Venice. The building was built by the architect Mauro Coducci in the years 1480-1500. An architectural feature is the double arched windows, rounded at the top, and the rusticated stonework on the ground floor. The palace served as a prototype for many urban structures.
The building in 1542 was transferred to the names of Korner. The architect Michele Sanmichele, under the new owners, completely redesigned the interiors of the palace.
In the 20th century, the famous collector Giuseppe Salom became the owner of the building, having collected a significant collection of paintings by Pietro Longhi and his contemporaries.
Palazzo Grimani located on the Rio di San Luca canal, at its confluence with the Grand Canal. Built in the Renaissance for the Doge Antonio Grimani, the modern look dates back to 1556-1575.
After the death of Antonio Grimani, in the years 1532-1569, the palazzo was successively rebuilt by the heirs of the doge, first by Vittore Grimani, procurator general of the city, then by Giovanni Grimani, cardinal and patriarch of Aquileia. In 1575, under the direction of Giovanni Rusconi, the work was completed. Alessandro Vittoria designed the door portal.
The palace includes three parts and a small backyard. The facade of the palace is decorated with multi-colored marble.
The highlight of the interior is the “Psyche Hall”, decorated with frescoes by Francesco Menzocchi, Francesco Salviati, Camilo Mantovano. Currently, the palace houses the Venetian Court of Appeal.
Palazzo Tiepolo or Palazzo Tiepolo Passi located on the Grand Canal between Palazzo Soranzo Pisani and Palazzo Pisani Moretta in the San Polo area.
However, it should be clarified that on the left bank of the Grand Canal there is also the Palazzo Tiepolo, and the building on the other side of Soranzo Pisani is also called Tiepolo Passi.
The palace was built on the site of a pre-existing building in the middle of the 16th century by an unknown architect. The four-story early Renaissance mansion belonged to the noble Querini family.
The main façade is divided by three interfloor cornices. On the ground floor for entry from the water there are paired arched doors and two small arched windows on both sides. The front doors on the second and third floors are decorated with windows consisting of four parts, with columns and balconies in the center of the facade. On the sides there are single windows framed by pilasters, without balconies. On the fourth floor, the windows are small, rectangular, like in a lucarne on the roof of a building. The protruding roof overhang is supported by rectangular consoles.
Previously, the facade was decorated with frescoes by Andrea Meldolla, depicting scenes of hunting and rural life, some fragments are still visible today. The interior of the palazzo has preserved old parquet, ceilings with wooden beams, paintings on the walls and stucco in pastel colors, antique furniture.
In different eras, the palace was owned by the Querini, Loredan, Tiepolo families. Now the building is the property of the old noble family of Passy. In the palazzo you can rent luxury apartments and a banquet room.
Fondaco dei Tedeschi located in the Rialto quarter, on the Grand Canal. The building has a large courtyard. Previously, the facade of the palace was decorated with frescoes by Giorgione and Titian, destroyed by fire in 1505.
The palace was designed by the architect Girolamo Tedesco in 1228, destroyed by fire in 1505 and rebuilt in 1505-1508.
In the 16th century, Fondaco dei Tedeschi served as a building for housing, warehouses and trade of German merchants.
From 1603 to 1604, Ivan Bolotnikov lived here, who was freed by German merchants from Turkish slavery, who captured a Turkish ship at sea.
In early 2012, Benetton signed an agreement to restore the palace and announced plans to create shopping center which opened in October 2016.
Fondaco dei Turchi in the past, a Turkish courtyard. The palace is located on the Grand Canal.
The building with covered galleries was built in the Veneto-Byzantine style in the 13th century. The palace was created in imitation of the Middle Byzantine luxurious buildings of Constantinople and served as a prototype for many Venetian palaces.
The building was rented out to Turkish merchants as housing and storage, hence the name.
Initially, the palace belonged to the city; the emperor of Byzantium and many other eminent guests of Venice were received here. For a long time, the Fondaco dei Turchi was owned by various wealthy Venetian families, in the years 1621-1838 it was the property of the Turkish community.
The building was completely restored in the 19th century and currently houses a museum. natural history Italy.
Beauty Venice is one of the most ancient and majestic cities in Europe. The only city of its kind, built on the water and famous throughout the world for its unique culture of local carnivals and classical art. More than a hundred islands, about two hundred canals and sixty thousand inhabitants each year receive several million tourists within their borders.
A light haze rising above the water makes Venice attractive both for lovers of antiquities and incorrigible romantics. Here they spend their Honeymoon newlyweds, elderly lovers enjoy memories of the past here.
History buffs appreciate Venice for its rich past, art lovers love it for its ability to preserve its cultural heritage. Numerous palazzos of the city, overlooking with their majestic facades, are a living history of Venice and, at the same time, determine its modern architectural appearance.
Made in the style of Gothic, Baroque, Classicism Venetian palaces interesting not only for their appearance. Many of them have also retained rich interior decoration. Part of the palazzo was given over to the state needs of the city, some buildings house local museums.
We invite you to get acquainted with the most magnificent palaces of Venice and sincerely wish that virtual tour through the exquisite palazzo eventually culminated in the present!
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The main residence of the Venetian Doges was built between 1309 and 1424. The Doge's Palace is designed in a strict Gothic style. Previously, it was used as a political, judicial and maritime center city management. Today, a museum is located within the walls of the palace, and the building itself is one of the main elements architectural ensemble Venice.
Built in the 15th century by the architects Bona (father and son), the Palazzo Ca' d'Oro is one of the most elegant buildings made in the Venetian Gothic style. The "Golden House" (the second name of the palace for the initial decoration with gold leaf) is located on, in the Cannaregio area. For the last eighty years it has housed the Franchetti Gallery.
From the moment of its construction (in the 15th century) until the moment of sale (in the 19th century), the Palazzo Barbarigo belonged to an ancient and noble family of Venice, bearing a similar surname. The architectural appearance of the building absorbed the features of the Venetian-Byzantine style: the severity of forms, the absence of unnecessary decorations. Murano glass mosaic adorned the façade of Palazzo Barbarigo during the change of owners in the 19th century.
Fondaco dei Tedeschi was born thanks to the close commercial ties that existed between the Venetians and the Germans. It was built between the 12th and 15th centuries and was used by German merchants as storage, commercial and residential premises. Currently, the city post office of Venice and the local telegraph office are located in Fondaco dei Tedeschi.
Initially (X-XIII centuries) Fondaco dei Turchi was built as a palace for the Venetian Pesaro family. In the 16th century, it was transferred to the use of the Turkish merchant community. The building, made in the Venetian-Byzantine style, was used by eastern merchants for living and trading. It now houses the Museum of Natural History.
Palazzo Dolphin Manin was built in the middle of the 16th century according to the project of the outstanding Venetian architect Jacopo Sansovino. The building was based on two medieval houses. The facade of the palace was decorated with graceful arched colonnades, visually extending the not very high, three-story building. Currently, the Bank of Italy operates inside the Palazzo Dolphin-Manin.
Built in the second half of the 16th century, the Grimani di San Luca Palace is located at the confluence of two canals, not far from the Rialto Bridge. The building is made in the Renaissance style. The palazzo consists of three parts and a miniature backyard. The snow-white facade of the palace is decorated with multi-colored marble. Now the Palazzo Grimani houses the Court of Appeal of Venice.
Located next to the Accademia Bridge, on the Grand Canal, Palazzo Cavalli Francheti is a unique monument of Gothic architecture. The palace was built in the 16th century for three families of the same clan - Marcello, Gussoni and Cavalli. In the 19th century, it passed into the hands of the Austrian Archduke Friedrich Ferdinand, and then Baron Franchetti. Today, the halls of the palace house the Institute of Science, Literature and Art.
Built in 1452, Ca' Foscari is one of the most magnificent buildings in Venice. The architecture of the palace has pronounced Gothic features: the rhythmic alternation of arches, columns and windows, the traditional decor of the quatrefoil and lion heads. Ground floor of the building long time served as commercial warehouses, the upper premises were used as residential. In Ca' Foscari, people of royal blood often stopped - for example, King Henry III of France.
Palazzo Dandolo was born in 1400 thanks to the efforts of a noble Venetian family bearing a similar name. During its long history, the palace building has changed several influential owners. Currently, the five-star Hotel Royal Danieli operates on the basis of the Dandolo Palace. An architectural and tourist attraction rises on the Grand Canal in the San Marco area.
Designed by the talented Venetian Baroque architect Baldassare Longhena in the second half of the 17th century, Ca'Pesaro embodied not only the features of luxury, but also the strict lines of classicism. The powerful facade of the palace is decorated with both alternating deep arches and decorative figures of aquarius, lion and titanium heads. Today, Ca'Pesaro functions as the Museum of Modern Art.
Designed at the end of the 17th century by the architect Baldassare Longen, Ca' Rezzonico was not completed until 1745. The structure of the palace is classical for Venice: the basement storage floor and the upper floors are residential. Since 1936, the palazzo has housed the Museum of Venice of the 18th century. Exhibit items include exquisite frescoes, tapestries with Flemish espaliers, canvases by Venetian artists, and the halls of the palace themselves.
Ca'Dario Palace was built in 1487. For the basis architectural style it took the Renaissance. The asymmetric building of the palazzo has a mosaic facade of green marble and reddish porphyry. Ca'Dario is not an easy building. Local legends refer to it as one of the “cursed houses”, since most of the owners of the palazzo were desperately unlucky in life: they lost their fortunes, were subjected to violence, and committed suicide.
Located between Palazzo Dandolo and Palazzo Farcetti, Ca' Loredan is appearance little different from last palace. It acquired its strict Gothic forms in the 13th century. Today, within the walls of Ca' Loredan is the Venetian municipality.
Built in the 20s of the 16th century, the Palazzo dei Camerlingi has a unique facade structure. Unlike other Venetian palaces, the main part of this building goes to each side. Initially, dei Camerlingi was used as the House of City Treasurers, and later became a state prison.
