Fondazione Querini Stampalia
Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Art museum and library near Santa Maria Formosa, Venice, Italy
The Fondazione Querini Stampalia contains 400,000 volumes, artworks, manuscripts, and architectural elements designed by Carlo Scarpa in a historic Venetian palace.
Count Giovanni Querini Stampalia established the foundation in 1869, transforming his family residence into a public institution dedicated to culture and learning.
The museum exhibits Venetian Baroque paintings by Giovanni Bellini, Pietro Longhi, and Giandomenico Tiepolo, alongside twentieth-century art representing Venice.
Located in Castello district, the foundation welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with library services available even during holidays.
The library maintains Count Giovanni's vision by remaining open on Sundays when other Venetian libraries close, serving as a continuous source of knowledge.
Location: Venice
Inception: 1869
Founders: Giovanni Querini Stampalia
Architects: Carlo Scarpa
Official opening: 1869
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Industry: higher education
Opening Hours: Martedì-Domenica 10:00-18:00
Phone: +390415203433
Email: fondazione@querinistampalia.org
Website: http://querinistampalia.org
GPS coordinates: 45.43646,12.34103
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:56
Palazzo Grimani di Santa Maria Formosa
110 m
Santa Maria Formosa
63 m
Palazzo Querini Stampalia
5 m
Casa Venier
92 m
Palazzo Malipiero-Trevisan
56 m
Palazzo Zorzi Bon
130 m
San Giovanni Nuovo
94 m
Palazzo Vitturi
95 m
Palazzo Soranzo
84 m
Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia
5 m
Corte dei Frutarioli
63 m
Private bridge of Palazzo Querini Stampalia
8 m
Ponte de l'Anzolo
117 m
Ponte de la Corona
126 m
Ponte Pasqualigo - Castello
29 m
Ponte de le Bande
55 m
Ponte Querini
11 m
Ponte Avogadro
19 m
Ponte de Ruga Giuffa
73 m
Private bridge of Palazzo Malipiero Trevisan
62 m
Ponte Novo o dell'Arco
139 m
Ponte del Mondo Novo
92 m
Private bridge of Ca' dei Conti at NA 4428
44 m
Private bridge of Ca' dei Conti at 4428/A
39 m
Private bridge of Ca' Loredan a Santa Maria Formosa at NA 5252
42 m
Private bridge of Ca' Loredan a Santa Maria Formosa at NA 5251
50 m
Ponte dei Consorzi
128 m
Private bridge in Campiello Querini Stampalia
28 mReviews
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