Cà Farsetti

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High-quality residence with typical house-foundry details that somewhat clash with the 19th-century details. Note the portico with spectacular and sophisticated small columns that lend a touch of elegance to the building.
Located close to the bustling Rialto area, we recommend viewing it, in all its splendour, from the Riva del Vin.

The construction of the current seat of the city hall of Venice is attested between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries: tradition attributes Ca 'Farsetti as the home of Enrico Dandolo, Doge and leader during the conquest of Constantinople; this hypothesis does not find certain proofs, however the presence of another Doge representative of the Dandolo family, namely Andrea, is attested.

Tradition also tells that the main facade of the building was initially facing the campiello of the church of San Luca, but after the fire on December 3, 1524 the building was rebuilt with the f

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