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Castles in the area of Venezia e la sua laguna, palaces and mansions

The Venezia e la sua laguna area is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads over the whole territory, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as private homes, and still others only ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture that characterize the Venezia e la sua laguna area. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions

Ca' Rezzonico

Located in the Dorsoduro district, it is one of the most famous palaces in Venice. Assigned by the noble Bon family, it was Baldassare Longhena who built the palace. It has always maintained its purpose, that is, it is the residence of the patrician and at the same time also the company of the merchant. It has two entrances, the rear one overlooks the water and the goods arrive from there. The plant is typically Italian with a central courtyard.

Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions

Fontego dei Turchi

It overlooks the Grand Canal and is located in the Santa Croce district. It was built around the 13th century by order of Giacomo Palmieri, although then the property passed first to the Republic of Venice and then to private individuals. It is a large two-story building and after an incorrect restoration it lost much of its beauty. It served for a long time as an emporium of the Turks, but today it belongs to the municipality and houses the Civic Museum of Natural History of Venice.

Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions

Scuola Grande di San Marco

It is a building that dates back to the Renaissance. It takes its name from the homonymous school and overlooks the “Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo”. It constitutes the entrance to the Civil Hospital SS. Giovanni and Paolo. The façade is one of the most beautiful of the Renaissance period and is divided into two parts, one indicates the salon, while the other is the hotel. The entire building was completed and renovated by Mauro Codussi and the staircase that was once inside was demolished with the transformation into a hospital.

Destinations in Venezia e la sua laguna