Ca' Giustinian

Ca' Giustinian is a Gothic palace on the Grand Canal in Venice displaying late Venetian Gothic architectural features. The facade is marked by large windows, ornate carved details, and elegant arches that characterize the entire building.

The palace was created in 1471 by merging two existing buildings, the larger Giustinian structure and the smaller Badoer-Tiepolo house. This combination formed a single grand residence that reflected Venice's architectural development during that period.

Today the palace serves as headquarters for the Venice Biennale, hosting exhibitions and cultural events that draw artists and visitors internationally. Visitors experience how the building functions as a center for contemporary art and cultural exchange.

The palace sits between Hotel Bauer and Hotel Monaco and is easily visible from the Grand Canal. Inside, visitors find multiple exhibition spaces, a bookshop, and a cafe overlooking the water.

The Sala delle Colonne displays Murano mirrors and colorful stucco decorations that show Venetian design patterns from the 1700s. These interiors reveal craftsmanship and design preferences from that period that visitors often overlook.

Location: Venice

GPS coordinates: 45.43232,12.33654

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21