GRAND CANAL, Last Part

At this point you can see ancient palaces along both sides of the canal, as well as the approaching Accademia Bridge, which is the third and final one. Next to the wood bridge is the large complex that was first transformed into the Academy of Fine Arts and then into an Art Gallery, which you may have already visited along with MyWoWo. Immediately afterwards on the same side, you can see the two graceful arched loggias of Contarini del Zaffo Palace.

Down the row of buildings on your left, you can now begin to distinguish the lavish mass of Corner Palace, Called "Ca' Granda"... can you guess why? It was built by the great Sansovino, the same architect as the Golden Staircase and the Doge's Palace, and is currently home to the Prefecture and offers accommodations for State guests.

Do you like 20th-century art? Then pay attention, because you're passing Venier dei Leoni Palace, home to the legendary Peggy Guggenheim Collection, founded by the famous billionaire with infallible artistic taste. And do you see that façade entirely decorated with colored marble disks? It's Dario Palace. If you're superstitious, cross your fingers: this building is famous for causing the ruin of its owners! The last owner was the financier Raul Gardini, who came to a tragic end......