PALAZZO GRIMANI
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Palace known for housing the collection of Roman sculptures of Grimani with naturalistic frescoes on the walls and ceilings.
Originally a simple medieval building, Palazzo Grimani was transformed into a palace in the 16th century by the architects Sansovino, Serlio and Palladio for the Grimani family, who gave several doges to Venice. The interior decoration was entrusted to Federico Zuccari, whose Mannerist influence gives the palace a unique character compared to other Venetian buildings. Designed to house Giovanni Grimani's precious collection of Roman sculptures, one of the most important of its time (now housed in the Museo Archeologico), the palace nevertheless offers a richly varied itinerary. After passing through a curious Roman-style peristyle, you'll reach the second floor via a sumptuous staircase, where the naturalistic frescoes adorning the walls and ceilings are striking. The Salle à Foliage (Room 4), by Camillo Mantovano in 1560, is distinguished by its profusion of vines, fruit and exotic birds, including corn and tobacco, first depicted in the Age of Exploration. The tour concludes with the Tribune, a theatrical space designed by the Grimanis to display their collections, featuring The Abduction of Ganymede, which appears to be floating in mid-air. In addition to its rich historical heritage, the palace now hosts contemporary art exhibitions, offering a dialogue between the ancient and the modern. Don't leave without admiring the fresco La Nuda, painted by Giorgione in 1508 for the façade of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi.
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