Palazzo Ruzzini is a palace in Venice, the last of those located on the left side of the Grand Canal and located in the Cannaregio district: the adjacent Fontego dei Tedeschi is part of the San Marco district. Palazzo Ruzzini, very close to the Rialto Bridge, is also adjacent to Casa Perducci.
A rather recent building, it was built towards the end of the 19th century on the lot that previously housed the Fontego dei Persiani, a dilapidated building that was demolished in 1830.
In neo-Renaissance style, it has an extremely schematic façade, characterized by the contrast between the color of the bricks and that of the Istrian stone that crowns the openings, arranged according to the model which foresees two four-light windows in the center, surrounded by single-lancet windows. It is spread over five floors. Peculiar elements are the water portal and the two small mullioned windows on the ground floor. The family shield, located above the portal and held up by an angel, dates back to the second half of the 14th century. The rectangular shield located on the side facade is of the same period, while the one placed at the level of the mezzanine attic is a simple imitation.