About Palazzo Ca’nova
History of the palace & the family
The origins of the Ca’nova Palazzo date back to the 12th century, when the Barozzi family built the Ca’Barozzi, a crenellated building which had a porch, an open gallery and two large square towers. In the 17th century, the medieval structure was remodelled into a Renaissance palazzo by architect Bartolomeo Manopola.
In the early 19th century, the Treves family, barons of Bonfili, acquired the residence from the Emo family, and asked Giuseppe Borsato – an Italian painter who, among other things, decorated the Teatro La Fenice – to revamp and enhance their new property. Some of the furniture we used for the decoration was designed by Borsato for the Palazzo in 1826.
Opening up this historic treasure to guests was overseen by the Marchesi Berlingieri, descendants of the Treves family, under the watchful eye of Barbara Berlingieri, who devoted her life to preserving Venice’s cultural heritage. Her son, Alessandro, and his family now live in the Palazzo and carry on her tradition.
About the Exclusive Agent
Katharina Allès Trauttmansdorff was thrilled and flattered when the Berlingieris approached her to help refurbish and promote the apartments of their historic Venetian palazzo. She has been entrusted as the exclusive representative of these remarkable residences, providing guests and travel professionals alike with privileged access, expert guidance and a seamless reservation process through her agencies, Trust&Travel and Excellence.Villas.
Trust&Travel was founded in 1995 and specialises in historic Italian villas and country estates. From sumptuous medieval castles to cosy rustic farmhouses, these properties are located in some of the most stunning parts of Italy.
These offerings were expanded twenty years later through the creation Excellence.Villas, a curated collection of world-class holiday villas in Italy, offering the highest standards of luxury and service to a discerning clientele.
Katharina and her team look forward to helping you book this exceptional accommodation, as well as giving you their expert advice on how to see Venice.
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