Palazzo Contarini Fasan
Palace Gothic Venetian palace notable for ornate façade
Venetian palazzo on a small canal, noted for its ornate façade and inclusion on walking routes through the historic centre.
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How to Get to Palazzo Contarini Fasan #
Accessible on foot from the Rialto area or by vaporetto along the Grand Canal. The palazzo is in the central sestieri and is part of the normal walking circuit for visitors exploring Venice’s waterways.
Tips for Visiting Palazzo Contarini Fasan #
- The palazzo is close to the Mercerie and the Grand Canal - explore it as part of a walking circuit of Venice's lesser-known canal palaces.
- Photograph the façade at golden hour when the canal reflections soften the stonework.
- Check local signage: some palazzi are privately owned or host embassies and may not be open to visitors.
Best Time to Visit Palazzo Contarini Fasan #
Spring and autumn generally provide the most pleasant conditions for walking Venice's canals and appreciating palatial facades.
Spring-Autumn
April-October · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Best time to explore Venice's canal-front palaces without winter damp and fog.
Weather & Climate near Palazzo Contarini Fasan #
Climate
Air Quality:
AQI 57
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight
February
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight
March
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight
April
Weather
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight
May
Weather
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight
June
Weather
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight
July
Weather
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight
August
Weather
1.5
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight
September
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight
October
Weather
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight
November
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight
December
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight
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