Apartments on the Grand Canal in Venice
Gothic windows opening onto the water, beamed ceilings and terrazzo floors: an exclusive selection of apartments on the Grand Canal, within Venetian palazzi, from San Marco to the Rialto
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VENICE | Exceptional Apartments & Piano Nobile residences on the Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is often called the finest avenue in the world: nearly four kilometres of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque palazzi reflected in the water as gondolas and vaporetti glide past. An apartment on the Grand Canal in Venice offers an ever-changing spectacle, from morning reflections to evening light over the Rialto.
The most sought-after properties occupy the piano nobile, the noble floor of the palazzi, with its high ceilings, tall pointed-arch windows and reception rooms. In the sestieri of San Marco, San Polo, Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, you will also find palazzetti and restored apartments with Venetian terrazzo floors, exposed beams and sometimes an altana roof terrace or water access.
Addresses directly on the Grand Canal are limited in number and rarely change hands. Our BARNES Venezia agency presents the finest opportunities, including off-market ones, and supports you at every stage of your purchase in Italy.
Frequently asked questions about apartments on the Grand Canal
What is a piano nobile in Venice?
It is the noble floor of a Venetian palazzo, usually the first or second floor, once reserved for receptions. It stands out for its high ceilings, tall windows overlooking the canal and original decorative features.
Which districts offer apartments on the Grand Canal?
The Grand Canal runs through several sestieri: San Marco and San Polo around the Rialto, Cannaregio to the north, Dorsoduro near the Accademia, and Santa Croce. Each offers a different atmosphere and views.
What are the advantages of an apartment overlooking the Grand Canal?
Views of the water and the palazzi, natural light, a prestigious address and, depending on the property, an altana, a lift or water access. These apartments are rare and among the most sought after in Venice.
Why buy on the Grand Canal through BARNES?
Properties on the Grand Canal rarely change hands and are often sold discreetly. Our BARNES Venezia agency presents them to you first and supports you at every stage of your purchase.
BARNES expertise to find your apartment on the Grand Canal
Floor level, aspect, the condition of the palazzo, heritage constraints: an apartment on the Grand Canal is best judged in person, with an expert eye. The advisers at BARNES Venezia view the finest properties in the lagoon city on your behalf. You can also find a BARNES agency near you.
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