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Palazzo Contarini - Fasan

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Named thus because of the owners beleaved love of shooting pheasant, this is a highly decorated palace dating to about 1475.
A pointed arch building with both constructive and decorative elements which foreshadow the Renaissance, it has balconies and capitals that are prime examples of Venetian decorated Gothic.
It is called "The House of Desdemona", the victim of Othello's jealousy, due to local legend and tradition.
It is now the property of the Bennati family.

The delightful facade in the Venetian flamboyant Gothic style (1474)

Address and Info

Address: Campiello Contarini, 2307, 30124, Venezia

AreaVenezia, City Center, San Marco

Information

not open to visitors