Palazzo Soranzo Piovene

Palazzo Soranzo Piovene is a beautiful palace in Venice, located in the Cannaregio district (sestiere), overlooking the Grand Canal, between Palazzo Molin Erizzo and Palazzo Emo alla Maddalena.

SHORT HISTORY OF PALAZZO SORANZO PIOVENE

The palace dates back to the early decades of the 16th century. The building was acquired by the Soranzo family and, in 1760, it passed to the Piovene family through the marriage between Cecilia Soranzo and Girolamo Piovene.

Today, the palace is the seat of Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police), which occupies the main floor and the mezzanine.

The other part of the palazzo, built around a central courtyard, consists of private residences.

ARCHITECTURE OF PALAZZO SORANZO PIOVENE

The project is traditionally attributed to the architect Sante Lombardo. The facade is characterized by two three-light windows, flanked on the right by two single windows and on the left by one. The windows are separated by four rectangular and two round decorations.

Inside, the atrium and the staircase are remarkable. The palace is enriched by an internal courtyard with a well, on the back of which there is a second wing. The palace has also a garden.

HOW TO GET TO PALAZZO SORANZO PIOVENE

Palazzo Soranzo Piovene is located about 1 kilometer away from the Santa Lucia railway station. The closest vaporetto stop is San Marcuola, about 450 meters away, on the waterbus Lines 1 and 2.

However, the best place from which you can admire the palace is on the other bank of Canal Grande, in front of the Church of San Stae.