Palazzo dei Camerlenghi Palace
Historic Venetian palace by Rialto, once treasury offices
Small Gothic palace on the Grand Canal by the Rialto, once the financial magistrates' offices; tourists view its façade from vaporetto stops and nearby market streets.
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi at a Glance#
Address: Riva degli Schiavoni / near Rialto Bridge, Venice (exact address varies)
About Palazzo dei Camerlenghi#
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi is a historic palace on the south bank of the Grand Canal in Venice, located beside the Rialto Bridge. It functioned as the offices of the Camerlenghi, the treasury magistrates of the Venetian Republic.
The building’s pale stone façade faces the canal and is readily visible from the Rialto Bridge and the surrounding market area. Its role was administrative rather than residential, housing financial offices and records for the republic.
The palace dates from the late medieval and Renaissance periods and its location at the commercial heart of Venice reflects its historical function tied to trade and revenue collection.
It sits in central Venice at the Rialto, one of the city’s busiest historic nodes on the Grand Canal.
- Rialto location and function: Located immediately beside the Rialto Bridge, the palace served as the seat and offices of the Camerlenghi, Venice’s financial magistrates during the Republic.
What to See#
- Grand Canal façade: The façade faces the Grand Canal close to the Rialto area and is visible from the busy commercial bridge and nearby canal-side walkways.
- Former offices: Historically the building contained the offices and financial records of the Camerlenghi, the officials in charge of the Republic of Venice’s treasury and finances.
How to Get to Palazzo dei Camerlenghi#
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi is on the Grand Canal beside the Rialto Bridge in central Venice. From Venezia Santa Lucia station it is a 10-15 minute walk or one vaporetto stop (Line 1 or 2) to Rialto. The area is pedestrian-only; expect crowded foot traffic in high season.
Tips for Visiting Palazzo dei Camerlenghi#
- Visit early in the morning to catch the Rialto market in action and then see the palace without the midday crowds.
- The façade is best appreciated from the Rialto Bridge - photographers should time visits for soft light.
- The palace houses offices and is not always open to the public; look for temporary exhibitions or open-house cultural events.
Best Time to Visit Palazzo dei Camerlenghi#
Spring and autumn balance weather, sightseeing, and local activity around the Rialto area.
Weather & Climate near Palazzo dei Camerlenghi#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (760 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 1° | 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° | 67 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° | 76 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 | 18° - 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° | 88 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 |
