Located on the Grand Canal, in the proximity of Ca’ Foscari and a short walking distance from the Academy Galleries, Palazzo Balbi does not necessarily enjoy the reputation other prestigious... Palazzo Balbi
While Ca’ da Mosto is not the merriest sight to admire in Venice (mostly due to the fact at present it is a derelict building), it remains the oldest building... Ca’ da Mosto
Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, also widely known as Palazzo Vendramin Calergi or even Palazzo Loredan Griman Calergi Vendramin, is a noteworthy tourist sight of Venice, located in the Cannaregio sestiere, on... Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
Located in Santa Croce, Fondaco dei Turchi is one of the most impeccable examples of the Byzantine style architecture in Venice. The palace was built in the 13th century, and... Fondaco dei Turchi
Palazzo Molina does not count as one of the most spectacular palaces in Venice. Located in Castello, it does strike by its massiveness and by the pinkish hue of the... Palazzo Molina
Palazzo Grassi, also known as Palazzo Grassi-Stucky, is yet another imposing palace on the Grand Canal in Venice. It is the last major Venetian palace built before the Napoleonic occupation.... Palazzo Grassi
The 16th century Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti is now home to the so-called Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti (it has been working as headquarters to the said institute since 1999).... Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is, it too, located in San Marco, and what puts it on the tourist map of Venice refers to neither the historical background nor the general... Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Just like Fondaco dei Turchi for the Turk merchants and the Venetian Ghetto for the Jewish community, Fondaco dei Tedeschi had, in part, the role of restricting the commercial activities... Fondaco dei Tedeschi
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi is one of the unique sights of Venice. First of all, the palace is surrounded by no other buildings, standing on its own on a piece of... Palazzo dei Camerlenghi
Palazzo Labia is located at the junction of the Cannaregio Canal and the Grand Canal of Venice. This location, together with the historical context when the palace was built, largely... Palazzo Labia
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