Ca' Vendramin Calergi

Ca’ Vendramin Calergi is a Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal in Venice’s Cannaregio district, notable for its grand canal-facing facade and historic interiors. It is associated with the city’s casino and with the composer Richard Wagner’s last days.

From the canal the palace’s facade is a prominent architectural sight among the line of palaces on the Grand Canal; interior areas have been adapted for the Casino di Venezia and display a small collection relating to Richard Wagner. The building is approached by water and sits amid dense urban fabric.

The palace dates to the Renaissance period and over time has passed through several noble owners and uses; in the 19th century it became associated with Richard Wagner, who lived there and died in 1883. In the 20th century parts of the building were adapted for public and commercial use including the casino.

The palace stands directly on Venice’s Grand Canal in the Cannaregio sestiere, within walking distance of the railway station and other central Venice landmarks.

Current uses: The palace faces the Grand Canal in the Cannaregio district and currently contains the city's casino and a small Wagner museum, linked to the composer's final residence.

What to See #

Grand Canal facade: The palace's principal canal-facing facade on Venice's Grand Canal, notable for its Renaissance architectural proportions and decorative stonework.
Interiors: casino and Wagner museum: The building interiors that have housed the Casino di Venezia and the small museum dedicated to the composer Richard Wagner, who died at the palace in 1883.

How to Get to Ca' Vendramin Calergi #

Ca’ Vendramin Calergi sits on the Grand Canal in Venice’s Cannaregio district near the Casinò di Venezia and the Santa Lucia railhead. From Venezia Santa Lucia railway station it is an easy 5-10 minute walk along the canal; vaporetto (waterbus) routes 1 and 2 also serve stops on the Grand Canal nearby. If arriving by road, buses and car park at Piazzale Roma and you then continue on foot or by vaporetto.

Tips for Visiting Ca' Vendramin Calergi #

View Ca' Vendramin Calergi from the Grand Canal for the classic perspective-vaporetti on the Canal Grande (Line 1) will put you close so you can photograph the façade from the water.
The palazzo houses the Casinò di Venezia, so interior access is controlled and typically requires valid ID and adherence to venue rules; check opening hours before planning a visit.
Look for the plaque and commemorations on the façade marking Richard Wagner's death at the palazzo - this small detail is easily missed when focusing on the canal side architecture.

Best Time to Visit Ca' Vendramin Calergi #

For Ca' Vendramin Calergi, prefer shoulder seasons to avoid peak tourist crowds while museums and services remain open.

High season (crowds)

May-Sep · approx. 20-30°C

Warm months coincide with Venice's tourist high season - the palace area is busy and nearby museums and services are fully open.

Shoulder seasons (fewer crowds)

Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov · approx. 8-20°C

Cooler, with noticeably fewer tourists - a good balance for visiting the palace and nearby sites; museums often have normal hours.

Low season (quiet)

Dec-Feb · approx. 0-10°C

Colder and quieter; some closures or reduced hours are possible, but you'll encounter far fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Ca' Vendramin Calergi #

Climate

Ca' Vendramin Calergi's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (751 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 8°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 21°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

17° – 25°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

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