Ca' d'Oro es una preciosa estructura gótica que fue el hogar de una de las familias más influyentes del siglo XV. Construida para la familia Contarini, se la conoce como el Palazzo Santa Sofia, pero se le dice cariñosamente "Ca' d'Oro", que significa "casa de oro", debido a las decoraciones cromadas y doradas de su fachada. Giovanni Bon y Bartomoleo Bon, su hijo, fueron los arquitectos y escultores encargados, y lograron crear una mansión de la que aún hoy sigue siendo famosa por su gran estilo. Con el paso del tiempo, distintos propietarios destruyeron algunas de las características de la mansión. Cuando el Barón Giorgio Franchetti la compró, restauró las partes que habían sido destruidas, y ahora se la puede ver en casi las mismas condiciones originales. La mansión ha sido restaurada y está abierta al público. Ahora se la conoce como la Galería Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro. Alberga la colección personal del Barón y también expone mobiliario y decoración original de época.
Based in the old Benedictine San Giorgio Maggiore monastery, Fondazione Cini was established to revive the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and the convent by turning it into a cultural hub. Founded by Vittorio Cini in remembrance of his son, it features a massive library containing archives of manuscripts and documents on music, history, art and theater. There is also a huge private park, events space and Teatro Verde within the complex.
La Casa dei Tre Oci with its splendid architecture and scenic surroundings is certainly a beautiful structure. Designed by popular architect Mario De Maria (Marius Pictor) it is a classic example of avant-garde style that dominated the 20th Century. Currently, this historical property is being managed and maintained by Fondazione di Venezia e Polymnia, Civita Tre Venezie and Veneto Banca e Grafica Veneta. And, it is the hub of creative and culture activities, with focus on art of photography. For bookings, events updates and other information, check website.
In the decade of 1470s, Virgin Mary's image Miracoli was credited with performing numerous miracles including bringing back a dead person to life. To commemorate this holy symbol, architect Pietro Lombardo constructed the iconic Santa Maria dei Miracoli church in the 1480s using only marble. Today, it stands as a relic, being one of the first monuments built using Venetian Renaissance architecture. Its stylish marble façade and interiors made from gray, pink and pure white marble draw tourists and locals alike for repeated visits. It is also remarkable for its architectural elements tweaked to give the impression of a spacious church, utilizing pilasters, arches and arcades in a clever manner. Due to its notable interior design, it is also a favored destination for fashionable weddings.
San Simeone Piccolo is relatively new as compared to some of the ancient churches of Venice. It was constructed for 20 years from the period of 1718 to 1738. Architect Giovanni Antonio Scalfarotto experimented with the Neoclassical style of architecture and drew inspiration from other styles as well to create an eclectic and unique structure. Though not as well known as some other popular tourist religious sites in Venice, this church draws its fair share of visitors due to its proximity to one of the major railway stations in the city. It features a pistachio green metallic dome which eclipses its beautiful white façade. This church faces the Grand Canal and is easily accessible by water, road and railway.
Ubicado en Fontego dei Turchi, con su aire señorial del siglo XIII, el Museo di Storia Naturale di Venezia es un museo verdaderamente instructivo que fue establecido en 1923. El museo exhibe fósiles, minerale, colecciones botánicas y etimológicas, microorganismos, moluscos y toda clase de vertebrados, cubriendo un período de 700 millones de años. El museo también cuenta con colecciones de arqueología, anatomía y otros temas. Visiten la galería científica, la galería de cetáceos y las demás exposiciones interesantes y educativas. Digna de mensión en la biblioteca, que sirve como punto de referencia para los interesados por las artes. Este museo del Grand Canal es una alternativa ideal si están decidiendo qué recorrer en la ciudad.