Of Longhena's many designs, Ca' Pesaro is believed to be his masterpiece Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque marble palace which was built by the noble and wealthy Pesaro family. It is yet another design by Baldassarre Longhena in mid-17th century but he died before the building was completed. It took … [Read more...]
Palazzo Barbarigo – Venice Grand Canal
An Opulent Palazzo on the Grand Canal: One of the most eye-catching palazzi you'll see on the Grand Canal is Palazzo Barbarigo. Its front facade is decorated with colourful mosaics of Murano glass. Renaissance Architecture Palazzo Barbarigo was originally built in the 16th century. Its … [Read more...]
Ca’ Rezzonico – Museum of Eighteenth Century Venice
The Museo del Settecento Veneziano is One of Venice's Finest Museums : On Venice's Grand Canal is the Museum of Eighteenth Century Venice, one of the finest museums in the city. Housed in the magnificent Ca' Rezzonico, the museum is dedicated to 18th century Venice and is one of the many museo … [Read more...]
Experience the Passion of Opera in a Venice Palazzo
Venice Palazzi - Once the Palatial Homes of aristocrats, officials and the Rich: Along Venice's Grand Canal are many grand buildings and palazzi which represent some of the finest architecture of Venice. Many of these buildings were once the palatial homes of aristocrats, city officials or … [Read more...]