Palazzo Rocca Contarini Corfù, overlooking Venice’s Grand Canal near the Accademia, is one of the city’s most striking examples of Venetian Gothic and 17th-century architecture. Originally built by the illustrious Contarini family — who produced eight doges of Venice — the palace embodies centuries of history and cultural grandeur. Expanded in the 17th century by architect Vincenzo Scamozzi to unite Gothic and Baroque styles, it later became the residence of the Rocca family, hosting royal figures, artists, and intellectuals. Carefully preserved to this day, the palazzo remains a living testament to Venice’s architectural and social legacy. Today, the palazzo will be hosting The Spirits of Maritime Crossing, 2026, transforming its historic chambers into a space of artistic encounter between past and present, East and West.
