Private Venetian Palace
| Our rating |
Elegant private palazzo. |
| Rental fee |
Please inquire. |
| Location |
Overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. |
| Setting |
The Palazzo looks out on the Grand Canal, between the Accademia Bridge and Piazza San Marco, where Venice reveals herself in all her splendour. It is still the home of the direct descendants of the Counts who continue the tradition of hospitality handed down from their ancestors. |
| Facilities |
All main floor rooms are available. |
| Interior |
The interior is 100% authentic Venetian with Murano chandeliers, antiques dating back hundreds of years and beautiful damask and silk fabrics. The feel is elegant, but not stuffy and the setting could not be more ideal with views of the Grand Canal. |
| Accommodations |
No rooms in the Palazzo, but there are hundreds of hotels in all price categories in Venice. |
| Receptions |
Receptions can take place anywhere in the Palazzo Piano Nobile (main floor). Each room offers a different atmosphere. Possibility of Renaissance theme with a Renaissance buffet served in period costumes, viola musicians or Renaissance singers. |
| Entertainment |
Music allowed. Background music always heightens the charm of this noble home. From the hall, called "the gallery", the music can be heard in the whole house, and stringed instruments, such as violins and harps, are most suitable. |
| Ceremonies |
Civil in three different palaces nearby, Catholic in all the major churches including St. Mark's Basilica, Protestant in nearby chapel. |
| Capacity |
Up to 45 guests. |
| Best time of year |
Open all year. |
Unique Characteristics of this Private Venetian Palace
The Countess is always happy to welcome the guests in her home so that they can enjoy the intimate and elegant atmosphere of a Venetian patrician residence.
This noble dwelling can be reached by gondola or water-taxi, landing directly at the "water door", like in the old times. A beautiful staircase with vaulted ceiling and stucco rosettes leads to the main floor.
The Palazzo is ideal for smaller group wedding receptions and dinner parties. During the receptions the whole Piano Nobile (main floor) is available to guests. Torches at the entrance, candles in the silver candlesticks of the Piano Nobile will contribute to a magical atmosphere! Elegant flower decorations can be ordered and there is a cloak-room as well as the assistance of the Countess and housekeeper during the reception.
We will assist in selecting the right catering company; kitchens are modern and well equipped.
The Palazzo has been the setting for many films and advertising campaigns: photographers, film directors and actors, appreciate the harmony, the colours of the rooms, and beauty of the furniture.
The family bought a smaller and older palace in 1751 and joined it to their own house, a very large Palazzo, so that it became a wing of their larger Palazzo projected onto the Grand Canal.
When the two buildings were joined, considerable alterations were made to the smaller one, so that the structure and decorations that we see today belong to the 18th century, and we have only a few reminders of the original house, the most important of which is the facade.
At the end of the second world war, the Palazzo was reoccupied by the last descendants of this noble family and it is till their home today, lovingly kept and now available to you for a once in a lifetime event!
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