Palazzo Grimani Marcello, Renaissance palace on Grand Canal in San Polo, Italy
Description
Palazzo Grimani Marcello is a Renaissance palace on Venice's Grand Canal featuring a three-part facade of white Istrian stone. The facade displays decorative sculptures and Corinthian capitals that give the building its distinctive character.
History
The palace was built in the 18th century on foundations dating to the 12th century. The Grimani family came to own it through Francesca Giustinian's marriage, connecting it to one of Venice's most powerful family lines.
Culture
The palace takes its name from the Grimani family, who acquired it through marriage and shaped Venetian aristocratic life for generations. Today its rooms display 19th-century frescoes and serve as a venue for rotating art exhibitions.
Practical
Visitors can reach the palace by vaporetto Line 1 from Piazzale Roma, with the nearest stop at San Toma. It is advisable to check ahead whether exhibitions are taking place, as the building's access varies seasonally.
Did you know?
The rear of the palace features a distinctive water portal with three openings separated by columns. This unusual entrance once served as the main access point between the building and the lagoon waters.
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