Palazzo Contarini Fasan, Gothic palace at Grand Canal in San Marco, Venice, Italy.
The palace exhibits three floors with rectangular windows on the ground level, three lancet windows with a balcony on the first floor, and two lancet windows above.
The Contarini family constructed this residential building around 1475, naming it Fasan due to their interest in pheasant hunting activities in the region.
Literary connections associate this palace with Desdemona from Shakespeare's Othello, leading to its alternative name, Casa di Desdemona, among local residents.
Visitors can reach the palace via waterbus line 1, stopping at Giglio station, with the best viewing point located near Santa Maria della Salute.
The facade preserves remnants of 15th-century frescoes beneath its jagged cornice, alongside the Contarini family coat of arms between the upper windows.
Location: Venice
Architectural style: International Gothic
Address: campiello Contarini, 2307, San Marco
GPS coordinates: 45.43175,12.33427
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:10
Santa Maria della Salute
136 m
Palazzo Bauer
161 m
Santa Maria Zobenigo
148 m
Palazzo Pisani Gritti
76 m
Palazzo Ferro Fini
31 m
San Gregorio, Venice
128 m
Palazzo Salviati
156 m
Palazzo Barozzi Emo Treves de Bonfili
122 m
Pinacoteca Manfrediniana
139 m
Palazzo Orio Semitecolo Benzon
143 m
Chiesa della Trinità
135 m
Casa Santomaso
134 m
Palazzetto Nani Mocenigo
122 m
Ca' Morosini Ferro Manolesso
12 m
Palazzo Flangini Fini
36 m
San Gregorio abbey
100 m
Ponte Duodo o Barbarigo
159 m
Palazzo Grimani a Santa Maria Zobenigo
117 m
Palazzo Marin Contarini
132 m
Palazzo Venier Contarini
18 m
Palazzo Giustinian Michiel Alvise
30 m
Palazzo Barbarigo di San Marco
151 m
Ponte de l'Abazia
108 m
Palazzo Gaggia
45 m
Ponte de la Feltrina
163 m
Ponte de le Ostreghe
103 m
Ponte privato rio de l'Alboro
73 m
Ponte privato della Salute
128 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover 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