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Piazza Venezia in front of Vittoriano is so called because three centuries before the construction of the pompous memorial palace on its opposite side there was a representation of the Venetian Republic. Cardinal Pietro Barba, a Venetian and a great lover of the fine arts, provided him with his own residence, the Palazzo Venezia, after he was elected Pope in 1464 under the name of Paul II. When the republic was seized by Austria-Hungary, the imperial embassy was located in the building. The last occupant of the palace was Benito Mussolini.

The ancient fortress tower Uzh, standing here since the dark ages and so named because of the winding staircases, was not demolished, but connected by a passage with the nearby St. Mark's Basilica. A long three-story building was added to them along the Via del Plebiscito. It is considered the first civil building in the Renaissance style in Rome. Stones from the ruins of the Colosseum were used as building materials. From the balcony in the middle of the facade on the second floor, Mussolini often spoke to the people, choosing the palace for his residence, although since 1916 the National Museum was already located there.

Nowadays, 28 rooms of the Palazzo Venezia are occupied with collections of paintings, sculptures, ancient weapons, ceramics and religious objects from different regions of Italy. Visitors are greeted by a bust of Paul II under the coat of arms of the Barbo family and a portrait of Pope Pius IV, who donated the palace to the Venetian Republic.

Practical information

Address: Rome, Via del Plebiscito, 118.

How to get there: by metro to the station. Colosseo; by buses No. 51, 60, 63, 80, 83, 85, 118, 160, 170 to the stop. P.za Venezia.

Working hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 to 19:30, day off - Monday. Ticket price 10 EUR. Prices on the page are for November 2018.

The Ca 'd'Oro Palace (or Palazzo Santa Sofia) is popularly called the "Golden House". This delightful building, which is a striking example of secular Venetian architecture, is located in the historic district of Cannaregio, on the banks of the Gran Canal. The palace was built in the 15th century by the famous architects of Venice - Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bona.

During the construction of the palace, the most expensive materials were used - vermilion, ultramarine, multi-colored marble, cinnabar, and gold leaf was used to decorate the facade of the building. The arched vaults of the structure are adorned with exquisite marble lace patterns. Thanks to the Gothic pointed arches, magnificent loggias and balconies, the palace seems fabulous and unique.

Today Ca 'd'Oro is open to visitors. Here is the Franchetti Gallery, which presents a collection of paintings and sculptures of the Middle Ages: works by Vittore Carpaccio, Sansovino, Paris Bordone, Tintoretto, Francesco Guardi, Van Dyck, Luca Signorelli and other famous masters. Also in the "Golden House" there are collections of frescoes, ceramics and other art objects.

Coordinates: 45.44116400,12.33463000

Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace has been and remains the hallmark of Venice for centuries. After all, it was this building that opened to the eyes of those who came here by sea. The rulers of Venice lived here, the Grand Council, the Senate and the Supreme Court sat. From the balcony overlooking the Gulf of the Grand Council, the Doge personally greeted the guests arriving in Venice.

In the middle of the XVI century. Venice was already an almost completely formed integral urban massif. By this time, the area adjacent to the Palace of Rains and the Cathedral of St. Mark was already completely ordered. The disorderly development of the quarter was eliminated thanks to the efforts of the Florentine architect Jacopo Tatti. Also completed was the creation of the magnificent Piazzetta ensemble, which, together with Piazza San Marco, is a true gem of the center of Venice. It was the best place for the construction of one of the most magnificent architectural structures in the city - the Doge's Palace, the residence of the life-long rulers of the Venetian Republic.

The construction and decoration of the Doge's Palace took several centuries. Almost nothing remains of the original structure, erected before 1000 on the basis of Roman walls and destroyed by fire. The building we see now was built between 1309 and 1424. The idea of the creators of the luxurious palace complex of Venice was to surprise foreign ambassadors, which is why the interior decoration of the palace is so luxurious, on which the best masters of that time worked

Italian Venice- an ancient and majestic European city, a visit to which is remembered for a lifetime, because it is a unique city on the water, which became famous all over the world for its famous, the best Venetian palazzo, great works of art. Venice includes more than a hundred large and small islets, almost two hundred canals - they have an irresistible attraction for several million tourists who come here a year. Today we will tell you about the most beautiful palaces in Venice.

Venice, shrouded in a light haze rising from the water, bright turquoise waters of local canals, unique palaces and bridges - mysterious and mysterious, what could be more attractive for travelers? But this city is also very popular with romantics and newlyweds, as well as art lovers who dream of getting to know the richest cultural heritage of this Italian city. The most attractive Venetian palaces in the eyes of a tourist are located with graceful facades along the Grand Canal, they demonstrate to all those who enter the power of Venice and its living history, embodied in these architectural wonders in the Gothic, Baroque, classical styles. These famous Venetian palaces are beautiful not only from the outside, they are magnificent and luxurious inside: many have preserved ancient decoration, furniture and household items of the Middle Ages. Some of the Venetian palazzo were given to the state institutions of the city, and museums were placed somewhere. So, what are the most beautiful palaces in there?

1. "Palace of the Doges" or "Palazzo Ducale"- a beautiful old palace, built in the Gothic style, as the main residence for the Doges of Venice. The construction of the palazzo began in 1309 and was completed in 1424. The "Doge's Palace" in the Middle Ages was used as the main political, judicial and maritime center of government of Venice. Today, within the walls of this palazzo, there is a wonderful museum. The building itself is a striking and memorable element of the Venetian architectural ensemble. The palace is open to tourists from April to October: from half past eight in the morning to half past seven in the evening, and from November to March: until half past five in the evening. The acquaintance with the palace will cost you twenty euros.

2. "Palace Ca 'd'Oro" or "Palazzo Ca' D'Oro"- This elegant building was built in the fifteenth century for the Beaune family. Palazzo Ca 'd'Oro was built in the beautiful Venetian Gothic style. The second common name for this palace is “The Golden House”, the fact is that after the construction the building was covered with gold leaf. This remarkable building is located on the Grand Canal, in the Venetian area of Cannaregio. It houses the Giorgio Franchetti art gallery. The opening hours of the gallery are from eight fifteen in the morning to seven fifteen in the evening, from Tuesday to Sunday, and from eight fifteen in the morning to two in the afternoon, on Monday. Ticket offices stop working half an hour before the gallery closes. Official days off: 1st January, 1st May, 25th December. The ticket price is six euros.

3. "Palazzo Barbarigo" or "Palazzo Barbarigo"- this austere structure was erected in the fifteenth century for the ancient and noble Italian family Barbarigo - a clan that gave the city great commanders, the smartest politicians and wise religious leaders, and belonged to it until it was sold in the nineteenth century. The architectural appearance of the building belongs to the Venetian-Byzantine style, it is distinguished by the severity of forms, the absence of excessive pretentiousness and splendor. And only with the change of owners, which happened in the nineteenth century, the facade of the building was decorated with a beautiful mosaic of the famous Murano glass. Today this palazzo is open to tourists, there are showrooms, as well as shopping areas where you can see interesting works of art by glass blowers of the island of Murano and buy your favorite ones.

4. "Palazzo Fondaco dei Tedeschi" or "Palazzo Fondaco dei Tedeschi"- the name of the palace is translated as "German courtyard". The building really emerged as a result of the close commercial relationship between the Venetians and the Germans. It was built in 1228, but the original version of the building burned down in a fire in 1505, today we see the already rebuilt building of the sixteenth century, created by the project of the architect Hieronymo Tedesco, whose nickname was "German", and was supervised by Antonio Abbondi Scarpagnino. This beautiful structure was erected in the style of the Renaissance: it has a wide courtyard, a beautiful portico located at the level of the canal, framed by an interesting jagged cornice.

Previously, the walls of the palazzo, revived after the fire, were covered with frescoes by Giorgione and Titian, today the surviving remains of this mural are in the Franchetti Gallery, in the Accademia Palace and the "Palace of Rains". In the nineteenth century, the palace was given to the customs office, and the post office was located here throughout the twentieth century. In our twenty-first century, the building was bought by the fashionable brand "Benetton", they wanted to place a shopping center there, but their venture failed due to protests from the defenders of the cultural heritage of Venice.

5. "Palazzo Fondaco dei Turchi" or "Palazzo Fondaco dei Turchi" is a wonderful monument of Venetian-Byzantine architecture and one of the oldest buildings in the city of Venice, erected in the manner of the first palaces of Constantinople. The name can be translated - "Turkish courtyard", the fact is that for a long time it was leased to Turkish merchants for warehouses and housing. But the palace was built in the period from the tenth to the thirteenth century for the local wealthy patrician family of Pisaro. And only in the sixteenth century it was transferred to the use of the merchant community of Turkey. When trade with the Ottomans ceased to be lively in the early nineteenth century, the number of oriental merchants in the city declined and rental incomes plummeted, and the ancient palace began to collapse. He returned to the Pisaro family again, then went to the Manin family, and they sold him again, and so he changed owners until 1860, until he was bought out by the commune, which carried out its restoration and reconstruction. The palace regained its Veneto-Byzantine features. Today, the Fondaco dei Turchi Palace houses the Museum of Natural History, where paleontological collections are located, and the most interesting exhibits are: the skeleton of a prehistoric crocodile, numerous skeletons of dinosaurs, aquariums with very rare inhabitants of the underwater world.

6. "Palazzo Dolfin Manin" or "Palazzo Dolfin Manin"- this aerial building was erected in the middle of the sixteenth century for the Venetian diplomat and merchant Dolphin. The project was created by the architect Jacop Sansovino. The new building is based on two medieval houses. The facade of the three-story snow-white palace was decorated with magnificent arched colonnades. This Venetian palazzo got its name in the period from 1789 to 1797, when the last doge of Venice, Lodovico Manin, lived there. Since 1867, this palace was transferred to the placement of the National Bank, and it works here to this day.

7. "Palazzo Grimani" or "Palazzo Grimani di San Luca"- this beautiful building is located at the intersection of the Rio di San Luca canal with the Grand Canal, near the Rialto Bridge. The Grimani Palace was erected in the Renaissance for the Doge of Venice, Antonio Grimani, but after his death, it was constantly rebuilt by his heirs Vittore Grimani - the Procurator General of Venice and Giovanni Grimani - the Cardinal and Patriarch of Aquileia. The palazzo is divided into three sections and has a miniature backyard. Its sleek white façade is adorned with multicolored marble. Today, this Venetian palace houses the city's court of appeal.

8. "Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti" or "Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti"- this architectural monument in the Gothic style is located near the Accademia Bridge, facing the Grand Canal, it has the main entrance from the Campo Santo Stefano square. This wonderful palace was built in the sixteenth century for the Marcello family. For three centuries, representatives of three related branches lived under the roof of the palazzo: Marcello, Gussoni, Cavalli.

In the first half of the nineteenth century, the residence of the Austrian Archduke Friedrich Ferdinand was located here. And in 1878, the palazzo passed to Baron Raimondo Franchetti, and he began a large-scale reconstruction of the building, hiring the architect Camillo Boito. Today, within the walls of this palace is the "Institute of Science, Literature and Art of Venice" - "Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti". There are pavilions for various cultural events, exhibition halls occupy four hundred and fifty square meters, conference rooms - nine hundred square meters, a garden - one and a half thousand square meters.

9. "Palazzo Ca 'Foscari" or "Palazzo Foscari"- this majestic building was built in 1452, it is a prominent representative of the houses of the Venetian nobility. Its reddish façade is distinguished by symmetry and delicacy, capturing the attention of any tourist. At first, the house was owned by the famous Venetian family Giustiniani, and then the mansion passed to the Foscari family, after which it was named. The architecture of the palace is Gothic: arches alternate with columns and windows. For several centuries, commercial warehouses were located on the basement floor of the building, and only the upper premises were residential. The main entrance of the mansion faces the Grand Canal. Royal people often stayed in the Ca 'Foscari Palace, for example, the French king Henry III lived here. This palazzo has undergone several global restorations, the largest one taking place after a fire in 1979, and the final restoration aimed at improving safety measures took place in 2006. Today, there are several branches and institutions of the University of Ca 'Foscari - "Università Ca" Foscari. And another notable feature of the Palazzo Ca "Foscari is associated with its location at the bend of the Grand Canal, which gives an excellent overview of the annual Historical Regatta of Venice ”, It is held on the first Sunday in September. For convenience, there is a floating platform near the mansion, where the members of the jury sit, watching the progress of the regatta, where the awards are presented to the winners.

10. "Palazzo Dandolo" or "Palazzo Dandolo"- this beautiful mansion was built in 1400 for a Venetian family with a similar surname, but in 1536 they decided to sell this wonderful palace to the Gritti family, and since then the building began an endless change of owners: the Michele family, the Mocenigo family, the Bernando family. And so, the next owners of the palazzo decided to open a casino there. Thus, in the period from 1638 to 1774, the most famous gambling house in Venice was located in the Palazzo Dandolo, until, through the efforts of the most influential families of the city, they decided to close it, putting pressure on the owner of the institution, because the noble young people of Venice squandered more than one million fortunes here. Today, this beautiful old palazzo houses the luxurious five-star Hotel Royal Danieli, which is very popular among tourists who want to live on the Grand Canal, near St. Mark's Square and the Ducal Palace. The address of Palazzo Dandolo and, accordingly, "Hotel Danieli": street - "Riva degli Schiavoni" 4196, Venice, 30122. You can get to the hotel on your own using the water trams - "vaporetto" No. 1 or No. 2, departing from the train station or the bus station.

11. "Palazzo Ca 'Pesaro" or "Palazzo Ca" Pesaro "- this beautiful palace in the Venetian Baroque style was erected in the second half of the seventeenth century for the representatives of the famous Pesaro family. The author of the project is the architect Baldassare Longena, who began the construction of the palazzo in 1659 from the part of the building facing the land, then he completed the courtyard, decorating it with a magnificent loggia, this was in 1676. Then he started building the facade from the side of the Grand Canal, but when he reached the second floor of the palazzo, he died in 1682. The work of the great master was continued by his talented student - Antonio Gaspari, who completed the palace in 1710, according to the original drawings. For a long time, the mansion was supplemented and altered inside: it was decorated with wall frescoes by the most famous masters, famous artists were engaged in ceiling paintings: Francesco Trevisani, Girolamo Brusaferro, Nicolo Bambini, Giovanni Battista Pittoni. Previously, the palazzo had a fresco by Tiepolo: "Zephyr and Flora", but in 1935 it was moved to the Museum of Venice, located "Palazzo Ca" Rezonico. ”The Pesaro family owned many great works of world art - the brilliant works of Titian, Giorgione, Carpaccio, Tintoretto, other Venetian painters of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.But, in 1830, after the death of the last member of the Pesaro family, most of the property of one of the oldest Venetian families was sold.Then the palace passed into the ownership of the Gradenigo family, then to the Armenian community, which opened within its walls The palazzo was then bought by Duchess Felecita Bevilacqua La Massa, and after her death she bequeathed to the city that a museum would be opened there.In 1902 it housed a collection of modern art, and in the period from 1908 to 1924, the palace began to hold exhibitions works of young artists: Gino Rossi, Felice Casorati, Umberto Boccioni, Arturo Martini. Thanks to such famous patrons of art as Baron Eduardo Franchetti, Prince Alberto Giovanelli, Baron Ernst Sigera, Filippo Grimani - a representative of a noble Venetian family and a prominent politician. In the twentieth century, paintings by Kandinsky, Miro, Morandi, Wildt, Klimt, Chagall, and other artists and sculptors appeared in the museum. Today, the Palazzo Ca Pesaro also houses the Museum of Contemporary Art - Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna, as well as the Museum of Oriental Art - Museo d'Arte Orientale, no less interesting.

12. "Palace Ca 'Dario" or "Palazzo Ca' Dario"- oddly enough, this beautiful building is often called the "Cursed Castle of Venice", the fact is that any of its new owners became unlucky: they were ruined, attacked and raped, became the victim of various accidents, ended their lives by suicide - that's why local legends , finally secured the glory of the "accursed house" for him. This palace was erected in 1487, in the Renaissance style: the building is asymmetrical, its facade compares favorably with the neighboring houses in that it is lined with beautiful mosaics of green marble and reddish porphyry. The front facade of this palace overlooks the Grand Canal, the building itself belongs to the Dorsoduro quarter, which stands on the Rio delle Torresella, and its opposite facade overlooks Piazza Campiello Barbaro, facing the pier of Santa Maria de Guiglio. At the end of the twentieth century, this beautiful Venetian palace was chosen as a wedding venue by director Woody Alain. Today Palazzo Ca'Dario is a private property, but sometimes, with the consent of the owners, there are cultural events organized by the Venice Art Museum.

13. "Palazzo Pisani Gritti" or "Palazzo Pisani Gritti"- a beautiful old building, built in the fourteenth century, which became the residence of the Doge of Venice Andrea Gritti and the family residence of this famous Venetian family. The façade of the palazzo overlooks the Grand Canal, opposite the Church of the Madonna della Salute.

The facade of the building was changed in the sixteenth century. The building has a Gothic architectural style, it is decorated with spectacular pointed arches, four lancet windows located in the center of the building. The third floor of the palazzo was rebuilt in the nineteenth century, and acquired a neo-gothic style, there are three lancet windows, which are separated from each other. In ancient times, the façade of the beautiful building, facing the Grand Canal, was decorated with frescoes by Giorgione, but they were lost. The luxurious palace was often used as a residence for ambassadors from the Vatican. In the twentieth century, an elite hotel was opened here, at the same time a terrace on the first floor overlooking the canal was completed. In 1994, The Gritti Palace was identified with the prestigious Starwood Hotels & Resorts brand, becoming part of the Luxury Collection. It has undergone a thorough restoration, the interiors have been carefully restored to please the guests of the city who came to get acquainted with the beautiful Venice.

14. "Palazzo Labia" or "Palazzo Labia"- the luxurious building of this palace was erected at the end of the seventeenth century, as a residence for the richest Venetian family with Catalan roots. The building has two lush facades in the Longren style, one overlooking the Cannaregio Canal and the other overlooking the Grand Canal. These amazing architectural masterpieces were created by the talented Venetian architects Alessandro Tremignona and Andrea Cominelli. The third façade of the building overlooks Plaza San Jeremy and was completed in 1730. The palace is no less magnificent inside, its ballroom, designed by Giorgio Missveri, is especially gorgeous. The Labia family eventually went bankrupt and was forced to transfer their wonderful palace to Prince Lobkovich, and he, in turn, sold the mansion to the Israeli "Konigsberg Foundation". Then a sawmill was arranged in the interiors of the palazzo, a textile factory and a clothes dryer were opened, until in 1964 it was bought by the RAI TV and radio company and the Regional Broadcasting Center was opened here.

15. "Palazzo dei Camerlinghi" or "Palazzo dei Camerlenghi"- this extraordinary palazzo - an ideal example of the early Renaissance, overlooks the Grand Canal, and forms an angle with its two sides, its project was created by the great architect Guglielmo dei Grigi - Guglielmo dei Grigi. The palazzo was built in 1528, it was built specifically to house the administrative institutions of Venice, thus becoming the first purely public building in Europe. Palazzo dei Camerlinghi has distinctive features from other Venetian palaces: its ceremonial parts overlook each of the cardinal points. At first, the palace was the “House of City Treasurers”, then it became a state prison. The walls of the building in the form of a pentagon, in order to indicate the importance of the institutions located here, were long ago decorated with overlays made of precious metals, but over time they were lost. There are numerous windows in the arches that overlook the side of the Grand Canal. In past centuries, the interior of the palace was decorated with two hundred paintings by famous Venetian artists, many of which were huge, and such a collection was gathered in a state institution, for this reason: traditionally, when retiring, each judge was obliged to give this palazzo an expensive painting. Of course, to this day, the lion's share of the collection has been stolen, and even destroyed in 1797, after Napoleon's capture of Venice, but the remaining canvases can be seen in the "Museum of the Academy".

Today we told you about the most interesting Venetian palaces with an ancient and glorious history, inextricably linked with the history of the city, country and its great people. We hope that we were able to convince you of the need to visit Venice and the importance of getting to know the great masterpieces of Venetian architecture on the water.

Beauty Venice is one of the most ancient and majestic cities in Europe. A one-of-a-kind city built on water and famous all over the world for the 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 for lovers of antiquities and incorrigible romantics alike. Here the newlyweds spend their honeymoon, here old lovers enjoy the memories of the past.

History buffs appreciate Venice for its rich past, art connoisseurs love it for the ability to preserve their cultural heritage. Numerous palazzo cities, facing their majestic facades, represent the living history of Venice and, at the same time, define its modern architectural appearance.

Made in the style of Gothic, Baroque, Classicism, Venetian palaces are interesting not only for their appearance. Many of them have also retained their rich interior decoration. Part of the palazzo is given for the state needs of the city, in some buildings there are local museums.

We invite you to get acquainted with the most magnificent palaces in Venice and sincerely wish that the virtual tour of the exquisite palazzo will eventually end with a real one!

Palaces of Venice - PHOTOS

The main residence of the Venetian Doges was built between 1309 and 1424. The Doge's Palace is designed in austere Gothic style. It used to be used as a political, judicial and maritime center of government for the city. Today, within the walls of the palace there is a museum, and the building itself is one of the main elements of the architectural ensemble of Venice.

Built in the 15th century by the architects Bona (father and son), the Ca 'd'Oro palazzo is one of the most elegant buildings in the Venetian Gothic style. The "Golden House" (the second name of the palace after the original decoration with gold leaf) is located in the Cannaregio area. For the last eighty years, it has hosted the Franchetti Gallery.

From the moment of its construction (in the 15th century) until the moment of sale (in the 19th), Palazzo Barbarigo belonged to the ancient and noble family of Venice, bearing a similar surname. The architectural appearance of the building has absorbed the features of the Venetian-Byzantine style: the severity of forms, the absence of unnecessary decorations. Murano glass mosaics adorned the façade of Palazzo Barbarigo during a change of ownership 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 warehouse, trade and living quarters. Currently, the Fondaco dei Tedeschi is home to the Venice city post and the local telegraph office.

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 oriental merchants for life and trade. It now houses the Natural History Museum.

Palazzo Dolphin-Manin was built in the middle of the 16th century by the outstanding Venetian architect Jacopo Sansovino. The building is based on two medieval houses. The facade of the palace was decorated with graceful arched colonnades, visually stretching a not very high, three-story building. Currently, the Bank of Italy operates inside 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 white facade of the palace is decorated with multicolored marble. The Palazzo Grimani is now the seat of the Venice Court of Appeal.

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, Palazzo Ca 'Foscari is one of the most magnificent buildings in Venice. The architecture of the palace has pronounced Gothic features: rhythmic alternation of arches, columns and windows, traditional decor of four-leafed leaves and lion heads. For a long time, the basement of the building served as trade warehouses, while the upper premises were used as living quarters. In Ca 'Foscari, royalty often stayed - 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 Palazzo Dandolo. An architectural and tourist attraction rises on the Grand Canal in the San Marco area.

Designed by the talented architect of the Venetian Baroque era Baldassare Longena 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 façade of the palace is decorated with both alternating deep arches and decorative figures of aquarius, lion and titanium heads. Today Ca'Pesaro functions as a Museum of Contemporary 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 classic for Venice: the basement storage floor and the upper ones are residential. Since 1936, the palazzo houses the Museum of Venice of the 18th century. The exhibits include exquisite frescoes, tapestries with Flemish tapestries, paintings by Venetian artists and the halls of the palace themselves.

Ka'Dario Palace was built in 1487. The Renaissance was taken as the basis for the architectural style. The asymmetrical building of the palazzo has a mosaic façade of green marble and reddish porphyry. Ka'Dario is not a simple building. Local legends refer it to the number of "cursed houses", since most of the owners of the palazzo were desperately unlucky in life: they lost their fortunes, were subjected to violence, committed suicide.

Situated between Palazzo Dandolo and Palazzo Farsetti, Ca 'Loredan is not much different in appearance from the last palace. It acquired its strict Gothic forms in the 13th century. Today, within the walls of Ka'Loredan is the Venetian municipality.

Built in the 20s of the 16th century, the Palazzo dei Camerlinghi has a unique façade structure. Unlike other Venetian palaces, the front part of this building faces each side. Initially, dei Camerlinghi was used as the House of the city treasurers, and later became a state prison altogether.

Venice is famous for its large number of palaces.

The palace complex of Venice was created over many centuries. Centuries of development and prosperity of the Venetian Republic fell under the influence of the Byzantine, Gothic, Romanesque styles. The Renaissance has made a huge contribution.

Historically, only the Doge's Palace could be called a palace. The rest of the buildings claiming this title had to bear the nameKa(Italian Ca ), abbreviated fromCasawhich means Home. Later, the mansions began to be calledPalazzo(Italian Palazzo), that is, the Palace.

Each influential Venetian family considered it their duty to build a mansion, maybe several. As a result, many mansions in the names began to reflect the names of the owners. Families recruited the best architects, sculptors and artists to build and decorate the ancestral palaces.

Palace of the Dogs(Italian Palazzo Ducale) in Venice - great monument Italian Gothic architecture , one of the main attractions of the city. Located upon St. Mark's Square next to the same name cathedral ... Although the first building on this site was still in IX century , the construction of today's building took place between 1309 and 1424 presumably an architect Filippo Calendario. In 1577 part of the palace was destroyed by fire, and Antonio de Ponti, the creator Rialto bridge

Ca 'd'Oro, or palazzo Santa Sofia(Italian Ca "d" Oro) is a palace in Venice, on the Grand Canal in the Cannaregio area. It is considered the most elegant Palace on the Grand Canal .. The second name of the palace is the "Golden House", since gold leaf was used in the initial decoration. Vermilion and ultramarine were also used for decoration. The palace is considered an example of the Venetian Gothic.

The Gothic building was built in the 15th century, between 1425 and 1440, by the architects Giovanni Bona and his son Bartolomeo Bona. By order of the patrician Marino Contarini.

Ca "Rezzonico- a palace in Venice, in the Dorsoduro area, on the Grand Canal. Since 1936, the palace has been home to the 18th century Venice Museum.

Designed by the architect Baldassar Longena in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, construction was completed many years after his death - under the leadership of Giorgio Massari in 1745. The construction was carried out by order of the patrician Filippo Bona. The interior features grandiose frescoes by Tiepolo.

The name of the palace comes from the surname of a wealthy, but not noble family, whose representative acquired this mansion by the time the construction was completed. Pope Clement XIII descended from the Rezzonico family.

Ca "Foscari or Palazzo Foscari, doge-ownedFrancesco Foscari, this gothic building is on

Grand canal It was built in 1452year. It is currently home to the Ca 'Foscari University (Università Ca "Foscari). Designed the building Bartolomeo Bon

Ca "Foscari" is a typical example of the residence of the Venetian nobility and merchants. The ground floor was used as a warehouse, the first and second floors were used as residences, they are called "Piano nobile". The central arcade of the second floor is made from models facade of the loggia of Palazzo Ducale.

Large central window arcade illuminates the Great Hall, there are smaller windows on the sides. It is one of the most imposing buildings with the largest private house courtyard to be seen in Venice. The main entrance to the palace was from the side of the canal, since the main activity was trade.

That is why the facade of the house that overlooks Grand canal , much more beautiful than the facade from the side of the courtyard. The external facade consists of a rhythmic sequence arches, columns and windows, these alternations belong to the Gothic style. Each column is decorated with a quatrefoil and a lion.

Palazzo Barbarigo- the palace on the Grand Canal, where Saint Gregorio Barbarigo was born.

The original building was built in the 16th century. The palazzo was built in the heyday of the Renaissance. The project included three floors: from the open lower loggia there was an exit to the canal, the two upper floors were also with open balconies, decorated with columns.

In 1886, by the owners of the building, the owners of the glass production, the facade of the palazzo was decorated with Murano glass mosaics. When the mosaics were completed, the then new owners were denounced by their aristocratic neighbors as nouveau riche, with a sharp taste and carried out the decoration contrary to the noble facades of neighboring buildings.

Despite this, the current appearance of the palazzo is one of the most memorable and striking on the entire Grand Canal.

Palazzo Grimani- the palace on the canal Rio di San Luca, at the point where the latter flows into the Grand Canal. It was built during the Renaissance and its current appearance dates back to 1556-1575.

It was originally built for the Doge Antonio Grimani. After his death, in 1532-1569, it was successively rebuilt by the heirs of the Doge, first Vittore Grimani, Procurator General of the city, then Giovanni Grimani, Cardinal and Patriarch of Aquileia. Presumably, the contract for the latter was performed by Michele Sanmicheli. The palace was finally completed in 1575 by Giovanni Rusconi. The doorway was designed by Alessandro Vittoria.

The palace consists of three parts and a small backyard. The facade of the palace is decorated with multi-colored marble.

Palazzo Dolphin-Manin- the palace on the Grand Canal.

Built in the middle of the 16th century by the architect Jacopo Sansovino. The palace was ordered by the Venetian merchant and diplomat J. Dolphin. The full modern name of the palace appeared after the last Doge of Venice, Lodovico Manin, lived in the palazzo from 1789 to 1797.

Palazzo dei Camerlinghi- the palace on the Grand Canal in the San Polo area. Located next to the Rialto Bridge.

It was built in 1525-1528 by order of the Doge Andrea Gritti, as the house of the city treasurers, from where it got its name. Later it became a state prison.

Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti- a palace in the San Marco area, on the Grand Canal, next to the Accademia Bridge.

It was built in the 15th century by architects K. Boito, G. Manetti. The palace was reconstructed, in fact, completely rebuilt, in 1871-1882, preserving the late Gothic forms.

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is located in the area of St. Mark's Square.

The palace was built in 1499 year for Pietro Contarini. The main feature of the palace is an openwork spiral staircase (architect Giovanni Candi). A staircase leads to an arcade, which offers a charming panoramic view of the city's rooftops. The staircase is currently being restored and closed to the public. The palace is located in a little-visited side street near Campo Manin, close to Rialto bridge

Palazzo Corner Spinelli- a palace on the Grand Canal in the San Marco area.

One of the finest Renaissance palaces in Venice. It was built from 1480 to 1500 by the architect Mauro Koducci. The architectural feature of the palace is the double arched windows rounded at the top and the rusticated stonework of the first floor. The palace became the prototype for many city buildings.

In 1542 the building was transferred to the Corner family. Under the new owners, the architect Michele Sanmichele completely redesigned the interiors of the palace.

The building was owned in the 19th century by the renowned Venetian collector Giuseppe Salom, who amassed a significant collection of paintings by Pietro Longhi and his contemporaries in the palace.

Ca "Loredan" (Palazzo Loredan)- a palace in the San Marco area. Built in the 13th century, it is located on the Grand Canal, between Palazzo Dandolo and Palazzo Farsetti. Since 1868, the palace has been the seat of the municipality.

Palazzo Soranzo- a palace in the area of San Polo on the area of the same name of the area.

The Pink Palace is made in the Gothic style. Across the square from the palace is the Corner Mocenigo palazzo

Fondaco dei Tedeschi- the palace is located on the Grand Canal, in the Rialto quarter. Former German courtyard.

Similar to the Fondaco dei Turchi, in the 16th century it was a building for housing, storage and trade for German merchants.

The palace was designed by Girolamo Tedesco. The building has a large courtyard. Previously, the façade of the palace was decorated with frescoes by Giorgione and Titian, who died in a fire in 1505.

Ivan Bolotnikov lived here in 1603-1604. Once captured by the Tatars, he was sold into slavery to the Turks, where he had to be a rower on a gallery. Bolotnikov was freed by German ships that had captured a Turkish ship at sea. He was brought to Venice. Bolotnikov spent a year in a German commercial compound in Fondaco dei Tedeschi and learned German. Subsequently, the Germans who then lived in Russia served in his rebel army.

Currently, the building houses the city post office and telegraph office.

In early 2012, Benetton signed an agreement to rebuild the palace. A clothing maker plans to turn it into a shopping mall

Fondaco dei Turchi- the palace is located on the Grand Canal. Former Turkish courtyard.

The building with covered galleries was built in the 13th century in the Venetian-Byzantine style. The palace was built in imitation of the most luxurious Middle Byzantine buildings in Constantinople, and in turn was the prototype for many Venetian palaces.

The name is associated with Turkish merchants, to whom the building was rented out as a warehouse and housing.

Initially, the palace was in the possession of the city and it was here that the Emperor of Byzantium, who was visiting the Most Serene Highness, was received, as well as many other eminent guests of Venice. After being owned for a long time by various wealthy families in Venice, from 1621 to 1838 it became the property of the Turkish community.

The building was completely renovated in the 19th century and now houses the Museum of Natural History.

GALLERY OF VENETIAN PALACES.