Fondaco dei Turchi, Natural History Museum on Grand Canal, Venice, Italy
The Fondaco dei Turchi exhibits a white marble facade with double loggias and two square towers facing the Grand Canal in Venice.
Built in the 13th century for the Pesaro family, this palazzo became the center for Ottoman merchants in Venice from 1621 to 1838.
The museum contains two million scientific specimens, including zoological collections, botanical specimens, fossils, and an extensive library of natural history.
Visitors can reach the museum via water bus lines 1 or 5.2, stopping at Riva de Biasio, with regular opening hours throughout the week.
The museum displays two preserved Basilisks among its collections and features an aquarium dedicated to the marine life of the northern Adriatic Sea.
Location: Venice
Architectural style: Venetian Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.44251,12.32865
Latest update: May 14, 2025 02:51
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