Soffitto del salone (foto di Matteo De Fina)

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This place represents a historical landmark of Venetian art, especially for the masterful use of stuccoes that collect and protect paintings by important artists of the time.

And thanks to recent restoration work, one can now admire true masterpieces that embellish entire walls of the palace.

The Palazzetto Bru Zane was built in 1695 at the behest of Marino Zane a few meters from the family residence, Palazzo Zane; this manor house was renovated by Baldassare Longhena in 1665 on the decision of Domenico Zane.

Marino Zane, Domenico's nephew and passionate about art and culture, as well as administrator of the San Moisé Theater, had the building built by Antonio Gaspari as a "casino-library", with the aim of creating an intimate and cozy place distinct from the reception halls of the family home; this made it possible to indulge the last wishes of the uncle, that is, t

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