Palazzo Gussoni Grimani Della Vida, Renaissance palace in Cannaregio, Venice, Italy.
Description
Palazzo Gussoni Grimani Della Vida is a Renaissance palace along the Grand Canal in Venice with a symmetrically designed facade marked by horizontal and vertical divisions. The building displays typical Venetian architectural elements, including the distinctive multi-light windows that characterize this period.
History
The palace was inhabited between 1614 and 1618 by English diplomat Sir Henry Wotton while he served as counselor to the Doge of Venice. Later, the building became an important venue for scholarly exchange and intellectual gatherings in the city.
Culture
The palace housed the Accademia Delfica from 1647 to 1690, established by Francesco Gussoni as a center for intellectual gatherings and discussions.
Practical
The building sits on the Grand Canal and is accessible via waterbus lines 1 or 2 stopping at San Marcuola. The location offers good opportunities for navigation along the canal and for exploring the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The facade originally displayed frescoes by Tintoretto depicting allegories of dawn and dusk, inspired by Michelangelo's sculptures. These valuable artworks gradually disappeared due to moisture damage over the centuries.
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