By this writer’s lights, the treasure of treasures though ,are the works by Gabriel Bella showing scenes of Venetian public life, from regatta to funerals, that combine to set your imagination afire on what life in Venice was really like for this family and other Venetians.
Architecture enthusiasts will want to find their way here to admire the innovations made by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa who re-engineered walls, doors, and entranceway from the canal to create internal water channels that transform the periodic flooding problems the palace had to manage into aesthetically engaging internal water channels. You also see his touch in the garden area, which hosts theatrical events as well as childrens’ entertainment.
For any tourist carrying work to do on their vacation, as Americans are often wont to do, it’s difficult to imagine a better spot in Venice to plant. Work may command your attention, but the sumptuous library surrounds will keep whispering in your ear to do as little as necessary so you can get back to your bigger job of enjoying Venice.
