CA’ REZZONICO MUSEUM
CA’ REZZONICO MUSEUM
Situated on the right bank of the Grand Canal, in the Dorsoduro district, Palazzo Rezzonico is one of the most flamboyant private residences in Venice. Today’s visitor is invited to relive the last splendors of Venice’s great patrician families.
The architecture of the Venetian palazzo evolved from meeting the practical needs of noble merchant owners to combining trading headquarters and warehouses with living accommodations for his family, and servants.
The unique physical limitations of the city also had an enormous impact on palace architecture: for instance, most important homes have two entrances, one on the street, and one on a waterway. The owners of the house used to leave by gondola, rather than by foot.
Taking the street entrance along the picturesque San Barnaba canal, we can admire the monumental water entrance and spectacular view of the Grand Canal.
We then climb the great ceremonial staircase to enjoy the famous ballroom, the rooms masterly frescoed by Giambattista Tiepolo, and a spectacular collection of rococo furnishings, superb glass chandeliers, and ceramics.
On the second noble floor of CA’ REZZONICO MUSEUM admire the room of the Alcove, the Palazzo Calbo Crotta green-lacquered drawing room in
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ca’ Rezzonico, a magnificent palazzo on the Grand Canal
- Venetian masterpieces of the 18th century: Tiepolo, Canaletto, Longhi & more
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CA’ REZZONICO MUSEUM
Originally commissioned by Baldassarre Longhena for the Bon family it had yet to be completed at Longhena’s death in 1682.
The huge unfinished property was acquired many years later by the Rezzonico, a Lombard family that had recently joined the Venetian nobility.
It was completed in 1756 by the architect Giorgio Massari, who added the ceremonial staircase and an enormous ballroom to the original project. The wealthy Rezzonicos had the house decorated by the most fashionable artists of the day.
DRESS CODE AND ADVICE
- No dress code required
- Better if you don’t bring backpakcs or large handbags
- Ca’ Rezzonico is closed on Tuesdays
COST
- This tour lasts three hours and costs 295 euros up to six people (not per person), only private parties. For larger parties send us an email!
- Museum fees per person: 12 euros
- Ca’ Rezzonico is closed on Tuesdays
- No dress code required
- Better if you don’t bring backpakcs or large handbags
