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Palazzo Grassi review Rate it
This superbly - though boringly - regular 18th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal was bought in 2005 from the Italian car maker Fiat by French billionaire businessman François-Henri Pinault. Pinault brought in Japanese superstar-architect Tadao Ando for an expensive overhaul, which increased the exhibition space by 2,000sq m (21,000sq ft). The palazzo's past blockbuster shows have varied from contemporary art to exhibitions on ancient civilisations.
Palazzo Grassi details
campo San Samuele
Area Venice
Transport Vaporetto San Samuele
Telephone 041 523 1680
Open during exhibitions 10am-7pm Mon, Wed-Sun (hours subject to change).
Admission €15 (€20 Palazzo Grassi & Punta della Dogana); €10 (€14 both) reductions.
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