Palazzo Falier

Palazzo Falier is a civil building located in Venice, Italy in the Cannaregio district. The palazzo is particularly known for having been the home of Marin Falier, Doge of the Republic of Venice, who was executed for attempting a coup d'état.[1][2]

Palazzo Falier
Palace Falier, façade on Rio dei Santi Apostoli.
General information
TypeResidential
Architectural styleByzantine
AddressCannaregio district
Town or cityVenice
CountryItaly
Coordinates45°26′23.79″N 12°20′11.66″E
Construction stopped12th century
Technical details
Floor count3

History

The palace is one of the oldest existing buildings in Venice. Erected in a primitive form during the 11th century, the palace was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1105. Later, the structure was a subject of numerous alterations, which partially changed its structure. Currently, the first floor is home to a hotel business.[3][4]

Architecture

The palazzo stands on a characteristic arcade of six arches, parallel to Rio dei Santi Apostoli and monumentally overlooks the adjacent campo. The façade is an example of the Byzantine influence on Venetian architecture and presents very ancient elements, among which the two raised, loosely stacked corbels. The decorations date back to the 13th and 15th centuries: two panels, two paterae and two Gothic shields. The two noble floors have quadriforas. Initially they were pentaforas, but the leftmost arches have been bricked up.

  • Facade details
    Facade details
  • Facade details
    Facade details
  • Ground floor
    Ground floor
  • Quadrifora
    Quadrifora
  • Ground floor
    Ground floor
  • Panels on the facade
    Panels on the facade

See also

References
  1. "Cannaregio district". VeneziaUnica City Pass. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  2. Buckley, Jonathan (2013). The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto. Rough Guides UK. p. 129. ISBN 9781409366461. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  3. Venezia (in Italian). Touring Editore. 2002. p. 88. ISBN 9788836524396. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  4. Lauritzen, Peter; Zielcke, Alexander (1978). Palaces of Venice: 2. Viking Press. p. 72. ISBN 9780670537242. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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