Palazzo Barbarigo della Terrazza

Palazzo Barbarigo della Terrazza is a Renaissance palace in San Polo featuring a distinctive L-shaped form with symmetrical windows and a prominent first-floor terrace. The structure opens onto the Grand Canal, where the broad terrace serves as the main architectural feature.

The building was constructed between 1568 and 1569 under the design of architect Bernardino Contin for Daniele Barbarigo, a member of Venice's noble class. Its construction during this period reflects the continued investment by patrician families in prestigious residences.

The palace housed a major art collection featuring works by Titian that were later sold to Russian rulers and moved to the Hermitage Museum. This collection represented the family's wealth and their connections across the European art world.

The lower floors are occupied by the German Center for Venetian Studies, while the upper levels remain private residences of the Loredan family. Access to the interior is limited, but the exterior and waterfront terrace are visible from the canal.

A covered walkway, now sealed at both ends, once connected this palace to Palazzo Pisani Moretta following a family marriage in 1739. This hidden passage allowed residents to move between the two buildings without crossing the canal.

Location: Venice

Location: San Polo

Architects: Bernardino Contin

Creator: Bernardino Contin

Address: Ramo Pisani e Barbarigo, 2765, San Polo

GPS coordinates: 45.43611,12.32958

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25