Palazzo Falier or Palazzo Falier Canossa is a Venetian building overlooking the Grand Canal between Ca' del Duca and Palazzo Giustinian Lolin, located in the San Marco district.
The building was commissioned by the Faliers, who kept the property until their extinction, which occurred in the last century. Following the sale, the building passed first to the noble Veronese Canossa family and then to the current owners. The building has been opened to the public several times on the occasion of collateral events parallel to the Biennale.
It has a slightly set back facade with a truly unusual appearance,
which contravenes the tradition of tripartition, typical of many
Venetian palaces: it is in fact enlivened by two characteristic liagò,
which flank the large central mullioned window. It was believed for a
very long time that they were later additions, juxtaposed to the
building during the 19th century restorations which profoundly changed
its appearance, while today we can ascertain that they date back to the
15th century. The structure was raised by one floor during the 19th
century with the addition of a mezzanine attic.
Of particular
value are the interiors, whose most prestigious room is the dining room
decorated with mirrors and gilded stuccos.