Ca' Pesaro, Baroque palace and art museum in Santa Croce, Venice, Italy
Description
Ca' Pesaro is a four-story palace on the Grand Canal with white marble decorations and heavy stone figures supporting its balconies. The building now houses an art museum with exhibitions spread across multiple levels and connected by spacious staircases.
History
Construction began in 1659 under architect Baldassarre Longhena and was completed in 1710 by Antonio Gaspari after Longhena's death interrupted the project. This extended building period shaped both the palace's appearance and its role as a wealthy residence.
Culture
The name Ca' Pesaro comes from the Pesaro family who lived in and shaped the building for generations. The museum now displays works by major artists, showing how wealthy Venetian families once displayed their collections within these grand rooms.
Practical
Visitors can enter through a water entrance facing the Grand Canal or a land entrance, offering flexible arrival options. The collections are distributed across several floors, so comfortable shoes and time for exploration are advisable.
Did you know?
The basement contains original stone kitchens from the 1700s with cooking equipment and storage areas that reveal how food was delivered by boat to the household. These hidden spaces show how a Venetian noble residence actually functioned day to day.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Venice).
Venice offers many opportunities for photos. The city sits on over one hundred small islands connected by canals and bridges. The Grand Canal curves through the historic center, lined with palaces from different centuries. The Rialto Bridge spans the canal at its narrowest point and has served as a...
San Stae
73 m
Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
20 m
Palazzo Corner della Regina
70 m
Museo d'arte orientale
26 m
Palazzo Gussoni Grimani Della Vida
101 m
Palazzo Boldù a San Felice
111 m
Palazzo Contarini Pisani
116 m
Palazzo Donà (Santa Croce)
51 m
Palazzo Correggio
45 m
Palazzetto da Lezze
104 m
Palazzo Priuli Bon
103 m
Ca' Favretto
88 m
Palazzati Barbarigo
117 m
Library of the Museum of Palazzo Mocenigo
106 m
Oriental Art Museum in Venice
12 m
Palazzo Coccina Giunti Foscarini Giovannelli
36 m
Palazzo Morosini Brandolin
134 m
Palazzo Zulian Priuli
108 m
Ponte di Ca' Pesaro
20 m
Palazzetto Iona
109 m
Palazzo Ruoda-Boldù
104 m
Casa Velluti
112 m
Palazzo Agnusdio
52 m
Ponte del Forner
58 m
Scuola Dell'arte de Tiraoro e Battioro
59 m
Ponte de la Chiesa
133 m
Palazzetto Foroni
119 m
Ponte de Ca' Giovannelli
52 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes