Palazzo Vitturi

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]

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
Renovated13th century
Technical details
Floor count4 levels

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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