Ca Cappello, Renaissance palace on Grand Canal in San Polo, Italy.
Ca Cappello is a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in San Polo, featuring pointed arch windows and multi-paned windows arranged across multiple stories. The building displays the typical Venetian layout with rooms arranged to adapt to the three waterways that border it.
The palace was built in the 16th century as a residence for Antonio Cappello, who served as procurator of San Marco. Over time, the structure underwent significant modifications that shaped its architectural form.
During the late 19th century, English ambassador Austen Henry Layard stored his collection of Italian Renaissance paintings in this residence.
The building houses a university department today and is located about 300 meters from the nearest public transport stop, making it relatively easy to reach. Visitors should know that the structure sits directly on the water and pathways to entrances involve crossing bridges.
The palace sits at a rare intersection of three waterways, which required creating an unusual three-sided facade design. This location forced architects to arrange the interior in creative ways to make use of all three water-facing sides.
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