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What Role Is Fashion Playing in the Revival of Ca d’Oro, One of Venice’s Greatest Architectural Jewels?

Whether you’re visiting by boat or walking along the Grand Canal, among all these time-honored wonders there’s one more gem that says “Welcome to Venice.” Ca d’Oro is a late Gothic castle built by the architect Giovanni Bon and his son Bartolomeo in 1442 for the Contarini family. Known for its delicate and ornate cornices,… Read More »