Ca' Pesaro
Venice, Italy
Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque palace in Venice, designed by Baldassare Longhena in the 17th century and completed by Antonio Gaspari in 1710. It currently houses the International Gallery of Modern Art and the Museum of Oriental Art. The collection includes significant works such as Gustav Klimt's "Judith II," as well as pieces by Marc Chagall, Auguste Rodin, and Wassily Kandinsky. The palace exhibits approximately 3,000 oriental art objects, including Japanese armor and Chinese ceramics. A visit to Ca' Pesaro allows one to explore diverse artistic movements within a historical setting.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
What to look for
- Gustav Klimt's painting "Judith II" in the International Gallery of Modern Art.
- Collection of works by Marc Chagall, Auguste Rodin, and Wassily Kandinsky.
- Exhibition of approximately 3,000 oriental art objects, including Japanese armor and Chinese ceramics.
Before you go
- Best time: In the morning, right after opening, or late in the afternoon.
- Crowds: During midday hours, especially on weekends and during the tourist season.
- Note: Online ticket reservation is recommended. Flash photography is prohibited.
Good to know
- The construction of Ca' Pesaro lasted over 50 years, started by Baldassare Longhena in 1659 and completed by Antonio Gaspari in 1710, after Longhena's death.
- The palace was donated to the city of Venice in 1898 by Princess Felicja Bevilacqua La Masa, to be used as a modern art gallery.
Sources: capesaro.visitmuve.it, pl.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Ca' Pesaro?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Chiesa di San Stae — 70 m
- Ca' d'Oro — 200 m
- Vini da Gigio — 210 m
- Osteria Ca' d'Oro alla Vedova — 240 m
- Antiche Carampane — 260 m
- Cantina Do Mori — 300 m
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