Ca' d'Oro

Ca' d'Oro (correctly Palazzo Santa Sofia) is regarded as one of the most beautiful palazzi on the Grand Canal in Venice. One of the older palazzi, it has always been known as Ca' d'Oro (golden house) due to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls. The Palazzo was built between 1428 and 1430 for the Contarini family, who provided Venice with eight Doges between 1043 and 1676. Upon election, each new Doge would lea... more

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  • 1430

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  • Palazzo Santa Sofia

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Architect

Bartolomeo Bon

Bartolomeo Bon (also spelled Buon; died after 1464) was an Italian sculptor and architect from Campione d'Italia. Together with his father Giovanni, he worked...

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Grand Canal
Venice Italy
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  • 45.4406
  • 12.3339

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