Venice: Architecture
Places and attractions in the Architecture category
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Doge's Palace
Gothic-style palace and museum The Doge's Palace, known as Palazzo Ducale in Italian, stands as an architectural masterpiece in the heart of Venice, Italy. This Gothic-style palace was once the residence of the Doge, the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice, and is now one of the...
St Mark's Basilica
Landmark cathedral with gilded domes St Mark's Basilica, a crown jewel in the heart of Venice, Italy, stands as a testament to the city's historical opulence and architectural prowess. This ornate church, also known as Basilica di San Marco, is an emblem of Venetian power and devotion, with its...
Palazzi Barbaro
Nestled along the picturesque Grand Canal in the heart of Venice, the Palazzi Barbaro, also known as Ca' Barbaro, stands as an illustrious testament to the city's storied past and architectural grandeur. This Venetian palace, comprising two adjoining structures, has...
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
15th-century palace and spiral staircase Nestled in the labyrinthine heart of Venice, not far from the bustling Rialto Bridge, stands the Scala Contarini del Bovolo – a spectacular example of Venetian architecture that combines the grandeur of a palace with the whimsy of a fairytale.
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi
Nestled along the Grand Canal in the enchanting city of Venice, Palazzo dei Camerlenghi stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This historic palace, once the seat of the financial magistrates of Venice known as the Camerlenghi, is...
Palazzo Barbarigo
Nestled along the iconic Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, Palazzo Barbarigo is a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This opulent palace, with its intricate façade and stately presence, offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of Venetian...
Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore
Nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy, Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore stands as a historical landmark that captures the essence of Venetian architectural grandeur. This majestic palace, situated on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district, is an essential stop for...
Casa dei Tre Oci
Nestled in the enchanting city of Venice, the Casa dei Tre Oci stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This Venetian palace, known for its distinctive trio of large windows facing the Giudecca Canal, is a gem for art enthusiasts and history...
Ca' d'Oro
Landmark canalside palace and art museum Nestled in the heart of Venice, the Ca' d'Oro stands as a crowning achievement of Venetian Gothic architecture. This exquisite palace, which translates to "House of Gold," once boasted gilt and polychrome external decorations that shimmered in the sunlight.
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Grand art museum dedicated to Tintoretto The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a landmark of artistic and historical significance nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy. This illustrious building, renowned for its sumptuous interior and extensive collection of paintings by Tintoretto, is a must-see for art lovers...
St Mark's Clocktower
Renaissance tower with mechanical clock St. Mark's Clocktower, a historic landmark in the heart of Venice, Italy, is an emblematic structure that captivates tourists with its intricate design and historical significance. Located in the bustling Piazza San Marco, the Clocktower is not only a functional...
Palazzo Flangini
Nestled within the romantic waterways of Venice, Italy, the Palazzo Flangini offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Venetian Baroque architecture. Overlooking the serene Canareggio canal, this historic palace stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage...
Palazzo Dolfin Manin
Palazzo Dolfin Manin is a palace in the sestiere of San Marco on the Canal Grande of Venice, northern Italy. It is located near the Palazzo Bembo and Palazzo Dandolo Paolucci, not far from the Rialto Bridge.
Palazzo Tiepolo Passi
The Palazzo Tiepolo Passi is a Venetian Gothic-style palace located between the Palazzo Giustinian Persico and the Palazzo Soranzo Pisani on the Grand Canal, in the Sestieri of San Polo, Venice, Italy. The neighboring building is Palazzo Soranzo Pisani.
Palazzo Da Mula
Palazzo da Mula is a building in Murano, Italy. It is not to be confused with the Palazzo da Mula Morosini, which is on the Grand Canal and was painted by Claude Monet during his trip to Venice in 1908.
Palazzo Fontana Rezzonico
The Palazzo Fontana Rezzonico is a palace located on the Canal Grande of Venice, between the Rio di San Felice and Palazzo Miani Coletti Giusti in the Sestiere of Cannaregio, Venice, Italy.
Palazzo Labia
Palazzo Labia is a baroque palace in Venice, Italy. Built in the 17th–18th century, it is one of the last great palazzi of Venice.
La Maddalena
La Maddalena is a church in Venice, Italy, in the sestiere of Cannaregio. A religious edifice is known in the site as early as 1222, owned by the Balbo patrician family.
Procuratie
The Procuratie are three connected buildings along the perimeter of Saint Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.
Palazzo Fortuny
Art venue open for temporary exhibitions The Museo Fortuny or Fortuny Museum is an art museum in San Marco, in central Venice, Italy. The museum is housed in the Palazzo Pesaro Orfei, now often known as Palazzo Fortuny, where Mariano Fortuny had a studio in the late nineteenth century, and lived from 1902.
Ca' Zenobio degli Armeni
The Ca' Zenobio degli Armeni is a Baroque-style palace structure in the sestiere of Dorsoduro, in Venice, Italy. The nearby bridge Ponte del Soccorso connects it to the Palazzo Ariani.
Palazzo Belloni Battagia
Palazzo Belloni Battagia is a palace on the Canal Grande, Venice, northern Italy. It is located in the sestiere of Santa Croce, between the Fondaco del Megio and Ca' Tron, near the church of San Stae.
Palazzo Grimani
The Palazzo Grimani of Santa Maria Formosa is a State museum, located in Venice in the Castello district, near Campo Santa Maria Formosa.
Palazzo Barbarigo della Terrazza
The Palazzo Barbarigo dalla Terrazza is a Renaissance-style palace on the Grand Canal, across the Rio San Polo from the Palazzo Cappello Layard and adjacent to the Palazzo Pisani Moretta in the sestiere of San Polo, in Venice, Italy. In 2015, it housed the Centro Tedesco di Studi Veneziani.
San Cassiano
San Cassiano is a 14th-century Roman Catholic church located in the San Polo sestiere of the Italian city of Venice. A church has stood on the site since 726 with the present building dedicated to Saint Cassian of Imola being consecrated in 1376 and re-modelled during the 17th century.
Palazzo Giustinian Lolin
The Palazzo Giustinian Lolin is a Baroque style palace located on the Grand Canal of Venice, Italy. The present facade was designed circa 1630 by Baldassare Longhena. It is used as an exhibition venue for the Venice Biennale.
Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista
The Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista is a confraternity building located in the San Polo sestiere of the Italian city of Venice. Founded in the 13th century by a group of flagellants it was later to become one of the five Scuole Grandi of Venice.