The glistening terrazzo floors are authentic to the palace, and the gorgeous stuccoed walls and frescoes have just been restored to their original glory, depicting the colours of the early 1600’s when the palace could be visited by Casanova, who lived in the vicinity. Friedrich Nietzche inhabited in this wonderful Venetian palazzo, and the extensive library in one of the bedrooms is a tribute to him.
The apartment can offer everything: history, stunning views, spacious canal-side terrace with a large living room, amazing historic features and modern kitchen and bathrooms. There is also a private water gate, where guests can moor in style aboard a private water taxi.
The living room is furnished with marvelous Liaigre sofas, complemented by stunning artwork by French modern artists Nicolas Pol and Araso. The refined dining room adjoins a contemporary kitchen with brass-clad cabinetry and boasts an antique dining table in solid oak and an authentic credenza from the historic Rubelli Grand Canal showroom. Artwork is by French artist Pierre Skira.
Media/library room is a super relaxing and comfortable place to have a rest in, with convertible sofas by French designer Sarah Lavoine, bookshelves designed by Porte Italia and genuine marble mantlepiece. This room offers high-end audio-visual equipment and a large collection of musical CDs.
A bright and spacious master bedroom with authentic fully restored pastoral frescoes and tailor-made furnishings including bespoke king-size bed from Porta Italia. The master bathroom has a bath with shower, finished in attractive dark striated marble and antique mosaics complementing the valuable antique tiles by the famous Napoleone Martinuzzi who once lived in the palazzo.
Without any doubts the heart of this apartment is the original bedroom 2 inhabited for several years by the German writer Friedrich Nietzsche and where he wrote several books, definitely inspired by the lovely ambience here. The genuine wood panelling has been fully restored to its original glory, with fabric upholstery from Bevilacqua. To the left there is a charming shower room designed by Boffi with elegant marble finishes. To the right is a separate WC with sink.
Featuring an antique bureau from the Rubelli showroom, fabulous antique mirror wall-panels from France, and a wonderful freestanding bathtub, bedroom 3 is the epitome of hedonism. The bed has been tailor-made by Porte Italia.
The fully equipped kitchen is designed by Boffi and boasts marble countertops and brass-clad made-to-order panels, with ultra-modern equipment including two refrigerators, two ovens, a dishwasher and freezer all by Miele. Use of wine ridge by arrangement.
The breathtaking terrace is accessed from the media room next to the main living room. Its door is a fabulous art-nouveau masterpiece by Murano artist Napoleone Martinuzzi. The generous space is adorned with stylish furnishings by Kettal and offers open canal views. An ancient stone fountain makes soothing water sounds, inviting to wine tasting meditation, or more simply just sunbathing en plein-air.
Cannaregio is a lovely district of Venice. Here you can still come across a fresh pasta shop, family-run butchery, open-air market. The apartment is close to the Rialto area, right by the Fondamente Nuove water-bus stop where the Alilaguna airport shuttle stops. It is the ideal residence for anyone dreaming about genuine Venetian experience amidst the luxury of a classic Venetian palazzo adorned by an eclectic blend of modern furniture and inspiring artwork.
Cannaregio is a treasury of old highly decorative properties, unrevealed secrets, quiet and peace. Only about 15 minutes walk from Rialto, it could be a different world. Conveniently served by all means of transport, and with some amazing restaurants and bars, it's an area where much is still to be discovered. Take a couple of steps away from the shopping heaven of the Strada Nuova and you find yourself in the scenic, hip waterways of Rio de Ognissanti and Rio della Misericordia. Here exclusive cafés, wine shops and restaurants abound.
Points of interest:
- 5 min walk to San Giovanni e Paolo
- 7 min walk to the Rialto Fish and Vegetable market
- 10 min walk to the Biennale
- 25 min walk from Saint Mark's Basilica and Bridge of Sighs
- 20 minutes by water taxi to the Lido Beach
- 40 minute by water taxi to Torcello Island and Burano Island
- 35 minutes by water taxi to Venice Marco Polo Airport
