GRAND CANAL, Third Part

On your right after San Stae, you can see the enormous Ca' Pesaro , one of the most magnificent palaces of the Grand Canal. It is completely covered with Istrian stone; its construction began in the Baroque period of the 1600s and ended at the beginning of the 1700s. Admire the elegance of its two floors with column-shaped windows, and the strong, solid appearance of its lower floor with protruding stones. There are two museums you can visit inside: the Gallery of Modern Art and the Oriental Museum.

Following Ca' Pesaro, again on your right, is the tall façade of Ca' Corner della Regina that was rebuilt in the 18th century. Its name is linked to Caterina Cornaro, the Venetian noblewoman who became Queen of Cyprus; I talk about her more in the audio guides for the Basilica of San Zanipolo.

As you can see, this section of the Grand Canal has many palaces that have maintained their windows, loggias, or other Gothic elements, and almost seem to crown Ca' d'Oro, the late-Gothic fifteenth-century gem that you see sparkling on the left side. If you'd like to visit the elegant Franchetti Gallery, MyWoWo has a separate file dedicated to the museum....