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The Rialto Quarter

The area around the Rialto Bridge is the oldest and busiest quarter
of the city. Traditionally a centre of trade, crowded quaysides and
colourful food markets still border the canal south of the bridge.

Palazzo Papadopoli, formerly known
as Coccina-Tiepolo, was built in 1560.
Although now a luxury hotel, Aman Locator Map
Canal Grande Venice, its splendid
hall of mirrors has been preserved.
Riva del Vin is one of the few
spots where you can sit and
relax on the banks of the
Grand Canal (see p102).
Ca’ Corner-Martinengo-Ravà
became the Leon Bianco Hotel in
the 19th century. The American
writer James Fenimore Cooper
stayed here in 1838.
Palazzo Barzizza,
rebuilt in the 17th
century, still preserves
its early 13th-century
façade.

San Silvestro

Casetta Dandolo’s
predecessor is said to
have been the birthplace
of Doge Enrico Dandolo
(ruled 1192–1205).

Palazzo Grimani, a fine, if
somewhat austere-looking,
Renaissance palace (see p27),
was built in 1556 by Michele Palazzo Farsetti and Palazzo
Sanmicheli for the Procurator, Loredan, both occupied by the City
Girolamo Grimani. The State Council, were built around 1200 and
purchased the palace in 1807 finally merged in 1868. Palazzo Farsetti
and it is now occupied by the became an academy for young artists,
city’s Court of Appeal. one of whom was Canova.

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