Palazzo Dolfin Manin

Palazzo Dolfin Manin is a historic palace located in the San Marco district of Venice, overlooking the Canal Grande. Built in the 16th century by the noble Dolfin family, it showcases the Renaissance architectural style designed by Jacopo Sansovino. The palace features a striking façade made of white Istrian stone, adorned with wide round arcades and intricate windows. Notably, it served as the residence of the last Venetian doge, Ludovico Manin, who spent his final years here after the fall of the Republic of Venice. The interior boasts remarkable artworks by Giovan Battista Tiepolo, celebrating the marriage of Manin. Today, the palace houses the Venetian seat of the Banca d'Italia and has undergone several restorations, making it a fascinating site for tourists and researchers interested in Venetian history and architecture.