Ca' d'Oro Palace

Discover the wonder of Ca'd'Oro

This beautiful Gothic palace along the Grand Canal of Venice was originally covered in gold leaf, vermilion and ultramarine decorations. The palace reveals Moorish influence in its roof and sinuous pointed arches.

The two rows open galleries give it a special lightness, in particular at night when the facade is illuminated and is reflected in the water below.

Gallery Franchetti

This is one of the least notable work by Vittore Carpaccio, originally consisted of 6 individual paintings telling the story of the "Life and death of Virgin Mary".

However, this is the only painting from the series that remains in Venice while the others were given to various museums.

In the gallery Franchetti inside Ca' d'Oro is a rich collection of paintings by Mantegna, Bellini, Titian, Giorgione and Tintoretto.

Francesco Guardi is considered the most sensitive interpreter of his time showing the decline of Venice.

In this painting "Piazzetta San Marco" dated around 1760 you can see Guardi's trademark. He often preferred to present the common life of the people and buildings forsaking the more affluent surroundings with monuments or grandiose buildings.