Campo Santa Margherita and Ca’ Rezzonico, Venice, Italy

Oct 2, 2023 | Italy, Museum, Neighborhood, Uncategorized

Campo Santa Margherita square is spacious and open, characterized by a typical Venetian campo design.  Ca’ Rezzonico is  a museum of 18th-century Venice, with fine period art & furniture.

Campo Santa Margherita: 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice
Ca’Rezzonico: Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3136, 30123 Venezia VE

Walking to Campo Santa Margherita Square from the Venice Bus Station

Looking back

Walking forward

Campo Santa Margherita.  Campo means “little square”

Looking back at the campo (little square)

Back to walking to the Ca’ Rezzonico Museum, which is not far from here

On the way to Ca’ Rezzonico Museum is this building showing Da Vinci’s work and inventions.

Inside the building with Da Vinci’s inventions

Early concept of bicycle

The Last Supper

Back to walking to Ca’ Rezzonico

Ca’ Rezzonico is a building on the Grand Canal side.  View of the canal in front of  Ca’ Rezzonico

Ca. Rezzonico Palace used as a Museum

The museum is situated along the Grand Canal and is housed in a magnificent Baroque palace, Palazzo Ca’ Rezzonico.

Palazzo Ca’ Rezzonico is an exemplary example of Venetian Baroque architecture. The palace was designed by Baldassarre Longhena in the 17th century and was later completed by Giorgio Massari in the 18th century. It was initially commissioned by the aristocratic Rezzonico family.

Lavish Venetian furniture, glassware, porcelain, chandeliers, textiles, and other decorative arts from the 18th century, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship of the period.

The second floor

The third floor

A remarkable collection of paintings from the 18th century, including works by renowned artists such as Pietro Longhi, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, and Giambattista Tiepolo.

Walking back to the bus station