Ca' Vendramin Calergi, Renaissance palace in Cannaregio, Venice, Italy.
Ca' Vendramin Calergi is a Renaissance palace with a splendid white marble facade that runs along the Grand Canal. The three-story building displays classical columns and characteristic trefoil windows, features typical of Venetian architecture from this period.
Construction began in 1481 under architect Mauro Codussi and was completed in 1509, commissioned by the Venetian Loredan family. Over the centuries the building changed hands multiple times before eventually being repurposed as a casino and museum.
The palace houses a collection of Wagner's personal items and manuscripts that give visitors insight into the life of the famous composer. The rooms preserve the memory of his time in Venice and show how closely the art world was connected to this city.
The building sits directly on the Grand Canal, making it easy to reach when traveling by boat or on foot through the city. Visitors should know the interior spaces are climate-controlled and there are different areas to explore, though some rooms may be off-limits during certain times.
Richard Wagner spent his final days in this palazzo and died here in 1883, making the building significant for music lovers around the world. A memorial plaque inside marks the time the great composer spent there before his death.
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