Palazzo Venier Contarini

Palazzo Venier Contarini is a Gothic palace located in Venice, Italy, in the Sestiere San Marco and overlooking the Grand Canal. The palazzo is situated next to Palazzo Contarini Fasan.

History

The palazzo was erected in the mid-15th century by the wealthy Venier family from which hails Doge of Venice Sebastiano Venier.

Architecture

The structure has three levels. The ground floor has a water portal with dentiled frame and two columns. Two noble floors each features a central quadrifora flanked by pairs of lancet windows. The quadriforas are decorated with projecting balconies. Above the cornice there are four large dormer windows.