Events

  • A masterpiece of Gothic Architecture, the Doge’s Palace is an accumulation of layer upon layer of building work and ornamentation, comprising the original foundations, the fourteenth/fifteenth-century structure, sizeable Renaissance additions and opulent Mannerist details. The structure is made up of three large blocks that incorporate previous constructions. The wing looking out towards...
    2 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2015
  • The show explores strengths and weaknesses of the human condition. Drawing on emblematic works from the 1960s – and right up to the most contemporary creations – the exhibition aims to pay homage to doubt in its most dynamic manifestations; through its strength in challenging prejudices, conventions and certainties. The idea is to open up the field of possible questions in order to...
    10 Apr 2011 - 31 Dec 2012
  • It is not only a library that has valuable examples of Byzantine and Venetian bound books, as well as illuminated manuscripts, early printed books and illuminated codes, but also a museum. Its building was designed by Jacopo Sansovino, constructed during 1537 to 1553, with work on frescoes and other decorations continuing until 1560. In 1588, Vincenzo Scamozzi finalized the construction of the...
    2 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2015
  • A 15th century gothic Palazzo, one of the richest and most admired in the history of Venice, Ca’ Giustinian overlooks the Bacino di San Marco right at the beginning of the Grand Canal. Its surface covers 6100 square metres, 5600 of which covered and 500 of terraces. Originally a patrician residence, then a renowned 19th century hotel loved by artists (such as Verdi, Proust, Turner), it...
    1 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2012
  • Italian language
    22 Feb 2012
  • Original language with italian subtitles
    22 Feb 2012
  • Italian language
    22 Feb 2012 - 23 Feb 2012
  • Italian language
    17 Feb 2012 - 23 Feb 2012
  • Italian language
    17 Feb 2012 - 23 Feb 2012
  • Italian language
    17 Feb 2012 - 23 Feb 2012