Palazzo of Ca d'Oro, Cannaregio, Venice
Ca d’Oro
Venice, Italy
The best surviving palazzo in Venetian Gothic architecture
Ca d’Oro History
Ca d’Oro – the house of gold
The Ca’ d’Oro palace sits on the Grand Canal. The name means “golden house” due to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls. It has long been regarded as the best surviving palazzo in Venetian Gothic architecture, retaining all the most characteristic features. Since 1927 it has been used as the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti.
The Palazzo
The palace was built between 1428 and 1430 for the Contarini family who provided Venice with eight Doges between 1043 and 1676. The architects of the Ca d’Oro were Giovanni Bon and his son Bartolomeo Bon.
Visiting Ca d’Oro
Useful Information
Location/Waterbus
Waterbus stop: Ca d’Oro
Tickets & Information
Tours & Tickets: Entry is €6,00. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Ca d’Oro website.
Ongoing restoration and redesign work is taking place at Ca d’Oro. Exhibitions and access may be limited.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00am – 7pm (19:00)
Franchetti Gallery
In 1894, the palace was acquired by its last owner, baron Giorgio Franchetti.
Throughout his lifetime he amassed an important art collection and personally oversaw its extensive restoration.
This included the reconstruction of the stairway and the Cosmatesque courtyard with ancient marbles.
In 1916, Franchetti bequeathed the Ca’ d’Oro to the Italian State. It is now open to the public as a gallery: Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca’ d’Oro.
Tip
The gallery also hosts visiting exhibitions. Head to the two upper floor balconies where there are great views of the Grand Canal
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