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.
Palazzo Contarini Fasan at a Glance#
Address: Along the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy (near Rialto)
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
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (765 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 57
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 2° | 55 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 3° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Good | 5° - 12° | 7° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 23° | 56 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 23° | 66 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 7° | 63 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 2° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
