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Where to See the Basilica di San Marco and the
the Architecture Palazzo Ducale is a must. There are
numerous examples of Palladio’s
A vaporetto trip along the Grand architecture in the Veneto, but the
Canal in Venice (see pp92–5) is a star is the Villa Barbaro (see p153).
splendid way of getting an over- Several of his villas line the Brenta
view of Venetian architecture. Canal (see p164), and the town of
Ca’ d’Oro, Ca’ Rezzonico and Ca’ Vicenza (see pp154–7) is full of his
Pesaro may also be visited, as they buildings, including La Rotonda,
contain museums, and a visit to Typical Venetian Gothic window his famous villa.

Arcading influenced Florid tracery Finials once covered Deep recesses Keystones carved Swags of fruit,
by the Palazzo Ducale inlaid with azure in gold leaf creating play of as helmeted heads ribbons and flowers
light and shade

Ca’ d’Oro, the 15th-century “House of Gold”, The 17th-century Ca’ Pesaro typifies the
reveals Moorish influence in its roof finials Venetian Baroque style – Classical columns
and sinuous pointed arches (see p98). and rich, but subtle ornamentation (see p93).

Istrian marble, chosen to catch
Giant the changing light of the lagoon
composite
columns
Statues and memorials
to patrons of the church
San Giorgio Maggiore, built 1566–1610, is
marvellously sited at the entrance to the Venetian
inner harbour. It broke from the prevailing Gothic
style, introducing the clean simplicity and
harmonious proportions of Classical architecture
to Venice, and more resembles an ancient Roman
temple than a Christian church (see pp124–5).
Arcades linking the wings
to the central block Pediment with coat of arms Sundials at
each end

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