Ca' D'Oro

Ca' D'Oro, Venice (Palaces) — Fig. 01Ca' D'Oro© Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0

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About Ca' D'Oro

The Ca' d'Oro, or "Golden House," is a magnificent example of Venetian Gothic architecture on the Grand Canal. Its name comes from the elaborate decoration of polychrome marble, ultramarine blue paint, and gilded stonework. Built between 1421 and 1442 for Marino Contarini, the facade combines the playful "flamboyant Gothic" style with early Renaissance elements on the lower floor. After a long period of decline and a succession of owners, Baron Giorgio Franchetti bought the palace in 1895, restored it painstakingly, and donated it to the Italian state in 1915. Today the building houses the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti, which focuses on Venetian art from the Gothic period to the Baroque. Here you can admire works by Andrea Mantegna, Jacopo da Pontormo, van Dyck, and Francesco Guardi. There are also sculptures by Tullio Lombardo and historic fresco fragments by Giorgione and Titian. The rooms, furnished with antique pieces, offer an impressive glimpse into the splendor of Venetian domestic life.

Based on the article “Ca’ d’Oro” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Palaces
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Address: Ca' D'Oro Venezia
30100 Venice, Italy
District: Cannaregio
Phone: +390412424
Website: www.cadoro.org
Email: —
Coordinates: 45.44058° N · 12.33395° E
Data quality: confidence 0.98
Identifier: ID 9a4a2dd8-82e…

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Venice by Fork and Glass: A Day Between Osterie and Cocktail Bars →From Cannaregio to San Polo: A Day on Foot Away from St. Mark's Square →

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FAQ about Ca' D'Oro

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What is the Ca' d'Oro in Venice?

The Ca' d'Oro, or "Golden House," is a Gothic palace on the Grand Canal in Venice's Cannaregio district and is considered a magnificent example of Venetian Gothic architecture. It owes its name to its elaborate decoration of polychrome marble, ultramarine blue paintwork, and gilded stone carvings. The facade combines the playful "flamboyant Gothic" style with early Renaissance elements on the lower floor.

When was the Ca' d'Oro built, and who owned it?

The Ca' d'Oro in Venice was built between 1421 and 1442 for Marino Contarini. After a long period of decline and a series of different owners, Baron Giorgio Franchetti bought the palace in 1895 and had it lavishly restored. In 1915 he donated the Ca' d'Oro to the Italian state.

What art can you see at the Ca' d'Oro?

Today the Ca' d'Oro in Venice houses the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti, which displays mainly Venetian art from the Gothic period to the Baroque. There you can see works by Andrea Mantegna, Jacopo da Pontormo, van Dyck, and Francesco Guardi, among others, as well as sculptures by Tullio Lombardo. There are also historic fresco fragments by Giorgione and Titian, and the rooms, furnished with antique pieces, give you a sense of Venetian domestic life.

What can you visit around the Ca' d'Oro?

Around the Ca' d'Oro in Venice you'll find numerous other palaces within a few minutes' walk. travelguide195 lists, for example, the Palazzo Giusti about 45 meters away, the Palazzo Fontana Rezzonico about 74 meters away, and the Palazzo Morosini Brandolin about 79 meters away. A little farther, about 130 meters away, you'll find the Palazzo Michiel dalle Colonne and the Palazzo Contarini Pisani, and about 99 meters away the historic site Corte dei Pali già Testori.

Are there restaurants and tours near the Ca' d'Oro?

Yes, the area around the Ca' d'Oro in Venice offers a wide choice of places to eat: travelguide195 lists about 247 restaurants within 500 meters. The Ca' d'Oro is also part of two tours on travelguide195, namely "Venice with Fork and Glass: A Day Between Osterie and Cocktail Bars" and "From Cannaregio to San Polo: A Day on Foot Away from St. Mark's Square."

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