Palazzo Corner Spinelli Palace
Venetian Gothic palace on the Grand Canal
Renaissance palace on Venice's Grand Canal, Palazzo Corner Spinelli presents a sculpted façade and private courtyards; visitors see it from vaporetto routes and canal-side walks.
Palazzo Corner Spinelli at a Glance#
About Palazzo Corner Spinelli#
Palazzo Corner Spinelli is a Renaissance palazzo facing the Grand Canal in Venice, Veneto. It is distinguished by a classical façade on the canal and its location among the sequence of noble family palaces that line Venice’s main waterway.
The building was created and remodelled for prominent Venetian families and displays Renaissance architectural features on its water-facing elevation; it is primarily of interest for its façades and position on the Grand Canal. Visitors view it from passing boats or from canal-side vantage points.
The palazzo was developed during Venice’s Renaissance period and reflects the pattern of family palaces owned and modified over centuries by successive owners. Its principal significance is architectural and urban rather than as a single-event historic site.
It stands on the Grand Canal in central Venice within the historic city of Venice, Veneto.
- Setting and style: Sits directly on Venice’s Grand Canal and is an example of Renaissance palazzo architecture on the canal front.
How to Get to Palazzo Corner Spinelli#
Served by Venice vaporetto lines along the Grand Canal; disembark at San Samuele, San Zaccaria or nearby stops and walk a few minutes. From Piazzale Roma allow a 25-35 minute vaporetto ride along the canal.
Tips for Visiting Palazzo Corner Spinelli#
- Approach by vaporetto and disembark at San Zaccaria or San Samuele for a photogenic canal-side arrival.
- Stand on the Rialto side of the canal bridge at sunset; the palace's corner façade catches warm light and gilding.
- If visiting during Carnival the palazzo occasionally hosts private events; check cultural listings for openings.
Best Time to Visit Palazzo Corner Spinelli#
Visit in shoulder seasons (April-June or September-October) for fewer tourists and pleasant light on the Grand Canal.
Weather & Climate near Palazzo Corner Spinelli#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 2° | 54 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 3° | 47 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° | 65 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° | 58 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 28° | 23° | 67 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° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 7° | 64 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 2° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
