Name: Palazzo Grimani Marcello
Address: S. Polo, 2033, Venice, Veneto, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 8727750

Palazzo Grimani Marcello, also known as Palazzo Vendramin Grimani, is a palace in Venice, located in the San Polo district (sestiere).

The palace overlooks the Grand Canal between Palazzo Cappello Layard and Palazzo Querini Dubois.

SHORT HISTORY OF PALAZZO GRIMANI MARCELLO

Palazzo Grimani Marcello was built in the 18th century on the site of an ancient building dating back to the 12th century.

In 1825, Carlo Bevilacqua frescoed the internal rooms.

After a two-year renovation by the Foundation of the Golden Tree (Fondazione dell’Albero d’Oro), the palace was reopened to the public in 2021.

Now, the visitors can admire the art collection inside the palace, which is also used for temporary exhibitions.

the facade of Palazzo Grimani Marcello

ARCHITECTURE OF PALAZZO GRIMANI MARCELLO

The tripartite facade, decorated with numerous sculptural elements, is divided by pilasters with Corinthian capitals and covered entirely in white Istrian stone.

The ground floor is characterized by the presence of a large water portal with a square arch and four openings with a triangular tympanum.

The first noble floor is characterized by a three-mullioned window with a protruding balcony.

On the second floor, the balustrade is on the facade line, and the columns dividing the window rest directly on the balcony.

The side windows, surrounded by small pillars, are decorated with ribbons and scrolls.

Behind the rear facade, Palazzo Grimani Marcello has an internal courtyard, once enriched by a grandiose staircase which was later demolished.

The rear facade is devoid of any architectural interest except for the characteristic water portal made up of three openings separated by columns.

TIP: To admire every palace, church and bridge built on the Grand Canal, take the waterbus Line 1 from Piazzale Roma, and after a 45 minutes trip you will reach San Marco Vallaresso and the eastern end of the canal.
And if you need more time to admire the scenery, take an enchanting gondola ride along Canal Grande.