Along the Grand Canal there is a palace that attracts everyone’s attention.
It is the Ca’ d’Oro, a 15th century palace with a fabulous façade and home to the Giorgio Franchetti Gallery, one of Venice’s must-see museums.

Originally, the façade of the Ca’ d’Oro was decorated with some gold-covered details, creating a stunning luminous effect. This is why, despite the fact that the decorations have now disappeared, it assumed the name Ca’ d’Oro.
Its façade is still one of the most original and fascinating of all the palaces overlooking the Grand Canal.

Ca’ d’Oro Venice: Giorgio Franchetti Gallery, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic art

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The Doge’s Palace

The Doge’s Palace is the main tourist attraction for everyone who comes to Venice for the first time.

The building lies in Saint Mark’s Square, overlooking the lagoon, next to the Basilica of Saint Mark (another must-see). It sums up all the history of the city, from the political events to office politics, from military triumphs to events in the artistic life. The building was the residence of the Doge and his family as well as the seat of the government and life of the Serenissima. The Palace was used for the administration of justice, for political and legislative activity, for trials and to receive foreign delegations.

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