Palazzo Zorzi Galeoni, Renaissance palace in Castello, Venice, Italy
Description
Palazzo Zorzi Galeoni is a Renaissance palace in Castello with symmetrical side wings and a striking nine-light central window group crafted from Istrian limestone. The entire exterior facade displays the characteristic pale stone craftsmanship of that period.
History
Architect Mauro Codussi designed the palace after 1480, integrating elements from an earlier Gothic structure that once stood on the same site. Restoration work uncovered fresco fragments from that earlier building phase.
Culture
The palace now hosts the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, serving as a hub for scientific and cultural collaboration across the region. It shows how a historical building continues to play an active role in international exchange and research.
Practical
The palace stands at Castello 4930 along the Rio San Severo, positioned directly beside the Santa Maria Formosa church. The central location makes it easy to reach via the main routes through this Venice neighborhood.
Did you know?
The palace courtyard preserves an unplastered wall section on its left side facing the Calle, keeping the original material exposed. A Renaissance-era gate from that period remains intact there, showing how such entrances originally appeared.
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