Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore

The Palazzo Loredan dell'Ambasciatore is a stunning 15th-century Gothic palace located in the Dorsoduro quarter of Venice, Italy. Once the residence of the noble Loredan family, it gained its name as it served as the home for ambassadors of the Austrian Empire to the Republic. The palace has a rich history, including notable figures such as Count Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg, who hosted lavish dinner parties there after the 1716 battle against the Turks. In 1752, it was offered as a residence for the Ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire, with Count Philip Joseph Orsini-Rosenberg being the first to live there. Today, the palace is owned by the Gaggia family, making it a fascinating site for tourists and researchers interested in Venetian history and architecture.