Sestiere Cannaregio
Galleria Giorgio Franchetti
Ca' d'Oro
Exquisite Gothic palace housing a curated art collection.
Ca' D'Oro (1-min walk)
www.cadoro.org
+39 041 522 2349
Standard admission is €8. Free entry on the first Sunday of each month.
Highlights
'Golden House'
The facade was originally embellished with lapis-lazuli, vermilion and gold leaf. Such was its splendor that the building was named and is uniquely remembered in Venice not by the family name of the initial owners (Contarini), but as the 'golden' palace.
In a dilapidated state
It's hard to imagine this treasure-box palace abandoned, but that's how Baron Franchetti found it when he purchased it around 1890 before restoring it to its former glory.
Marble mosaic floor
The inner court is paved with polychrome marbles sourced by the Baron from Rome, including rare types such as porphyry, serpentine, jasper and alabaster. He personally arranged each piece according to his own designs.
Views from the loggia
With a direct view overlooking the bustling Canal Grande, the loggia's Gothic arches create a magical atmosphere that invites lingering.
Why visit
You step into one of Venice's most elegant palazzos, with unobstructed front-row views of Canal Grande framed by Gothic arches.
Things to Do
Go on a cruise
Admire the magnificent facade while cruising on Canal Grande.
There are multiple ways to cruise the renowned waterway.
Connect the Dots
Save with a combined ticket
The €15 combined ticket grants admission to both this and the remarkable Palazzo Grimani.
Another Contarini palace
Climb the iconic staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo to enjoy panoramic views of Venice.
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