Guided tour of the most beautiful Venetian palaces
Here are some of the palaces I like to show visitors. Each palace is suitable for a different visitor. They are all extremely rich in history and furnishings, and all different. Each palace has its own history, its own curiosities and its own original ‘personality’ to explore at leisure during the visit.
In addition, some palaces are open for temporary exhibitions.
Visit to Cà Rezzonico
The visit to Ca’ Rezzonico, the sumptuous house-palace on the Grand Canal of the noble family of Lombard origin, is a journey through time that will allow you to get to know the life of the Venetian aristocracy in the 18th century. The visit to the palace Cà Rezzonico you will be also an immersion in the splendor of Venetian painting of the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. You will admire the works of: Giambattista Piazzetta, Giambattista Tiepolo, Pietro Longhi, Canaletto.
The visit can includes a walk in the Dorsoduro district. Duration: 2 hours.
Palazzo Mocenigo and Venetian fabrics
Palazzo Mocenigo was the noble residence of the family that gave seven Doges to the city and is now home to the Museum of Costume and Perfume. On display there are many memories and works of art concerning the glories of the family and 18th century Venice as well as paintings that recall the glories of the family, furnishings and Murano glass. There is also an itinerary dedicated to perfume.
It is also possible to visit an archive of antique textiles or an old silk factory . These private fabric visits are possible from Monday to Friday.
Duration 2-3 hours.
Querini-Stampalia Palace
The Venetian palace Querini-Stampalia was the home of one branch of the noble Venetian Querini. The palace has a rich decoration and a very interesting collections of Venetian paintings of the eighteenth century and some masterpieces of the sixteenth century. The visit also includes the ground floor and the garden masterfully organized by Carlo Scarpa, where contemporary architecture coexists with the ancient Venetian context. The third floor of the museum displays the collection of the Cassa di Risparmio di Venezia, which includes furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries, paintings from various periods and contemporary Italian sculptures, making the museum a unique itinerary in Venice.
Duration 2 to 3 hours. It is possible to include a walk in or around San Marco.
Fortuny Palace
The Fortuny Museum was created thanks to the love of the Spanish painter Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo for the Venetian Palace Pesaro degli Orfei, one of the largest and most unique examples of Venetian Gothic style. The museum has a large collection of works of art left by mariano Fortuny to the city like his lamps and fine silk dresses created by hand. These dresses were loved and worn by the jet set and famous actresses. The ground floor host temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
The museum was recently reorganised with a striking installation by Pier luigi Pizzi. Duration 2 hours.
Here the link for the visit to the Fortuny atelier on the Giudecca island.
Exclusive visits to private palaces and gardens
Entering private Venetian noble palaces open only for you will be a unique and exclusive experience, as well as walking in the secrets gardens of Venice. These visits are customized and depend on the availability of the owners.
An itinerary dedicated to Venetian gardens or gardens in the monasteries can also be organised. For further information contact me: fiorella@gmail.com
