Palazzo Vitturi
Palazzo Vitturi
General information
TypeResidential
Architectural styleByzantine
AddressCastello district
Town or cityVenice
CountryItaly
Coordinates45°26′14.15″N 12°20′29.14″E / 45.4372639°N 12.3414278°E / 45.4372639; 12.3414278
Renovated13th century
Technical details
Floor count4 levels

Palazzo Vitturi is a palace in Venice, Italy located in the Castello district, on the north-eastern side of Campo Santa Maria Formosa, of which the palazzo is the oldest building. The palace is mentioned in the works of Sansovino.[1]

History

Palazzo Vitturi is an ancient building: it was built in the second half of the 13th century, and over the centuries it has undergone several renovations that have not compromised its original structure. Today, in a good state of conservation, the building hosts a hotel.

Architecture

The facade of Palazzo Vitturi is of a Venetian-Byzantine style the 14th century and is decorated with Gothic and Moorish motifs.[2] Of special interest are the openings and decorations of the second noble floor: a central quadrifora, flanked by two pairs of monoforas, over which original tiles and paterae are seen. The balustrades were added in later periods (16-17th centuries). There are frescoes inside the main floor.[3][4]

The mezzanine has a small trifora in the center. The top floor, with its rectangular openings, dates back to the rest of the complex.

References

  1. ↑ Douglas, Hugh A. (2012). Venice on Foot. Read Books Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4474-8609-1. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. ↑ Insight Guides City Guide Venice (Travel Guide eBook). Apa Publications (UK) Limited. 2016. ISBN 978-1-78671-670-5. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  3. ↑ Sciré, Giovanna Nepi (1997). Canaletto's Sketchbook. Canal & Stamperia. p. 39. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  4. ↑ Arslan, Edoardo (1971). Gothic Architecture in Venice. Phaidon. p. 33. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
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