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Palazzo Grassi, Venice

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History unfolds at Palazzo Grassi, a peach-colored 18th-century palace that sits along Venice's Grand Canal. Its academic Classical architecture starkly contrasts with the Byzantine Romanesque and Baroque Venetian styles of the neighboring palaces, a testament to its 1772 completion, which made it a latecomer among palaces on the canal. It features a formal façade of white marble and lacks the lower mercantile openings of its counterparts. The building has served as an art gallery since its restoration in 1983, currently housing the personal art collection of François Pinault, a contemporary art enthusiast. While the building's historical significance is preserved in its exterior, the interior has been completely renovated in a modern design. Take a tour of the building to see the ever-changing contemporary displays exhibited over three floors of the former palace. By using our Venice trip itinerary builder , you can arrange your visit to Palazzo Grassi and other attractions in Venice.

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• By Bernard S

  Ce palais, dont l'origine date du XVIIIème siècle , est au centre de VENISE, le long du GRAND CANAL. Il a appartenu à la famille GRASSI, puis à une société commerciale, puis à M AGNELLI (Fiat) puis à ...  more »

  This palace, whose origin dates back to the 18th century, is at the centre of VENICE, along the GRAND CANAL. He belonged to the GRASSI family, then to a commercial company, then to M AGNELLI (Fiat) and then to a Venetian company, in which Mr. François PINAULT participates; The last renovation was carried out by a Japanese architect. We appreciated among other things: - the location of the palace in the centre of VENICE - the layout of more than 30 rooms and about 5000 m2 - the reception of staff and advice to discover this palai - the personal collection of M PINAULT: Andy WARHOL, Charles RAY, Bernard FRI ZE and many others like RUDOLF STINGEL - the possible comparison by lovers of very different art styles. A nice visit for art lovers. To advise in this beautiful city threatened by the acqua alta !!!
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• By Ian C

  Palazzo Grassi, the historic home of the Grassi family in Venice, is what you would expect of a grand palazzo with its central courtyard and baroque staircase. The palazzo is now a centre for contempo...  more »

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• By BARRY Daniel

  The word stunning is all you can use to describe this wonderul palace and its neighborhood. It is a place one must see to understand and the art is also quite interesting. Each time one visits Venice one is able to see some interesting new things. It is a stop that one should make on a visit to this wonderful destination

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• By Bernie Pucker

  Superb renovation. Over described exhibition. All words and little painting.

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