Palazzo Cendon

[2] Palazzo Cendon, overlooking the Cannaregio Canal, is a rare example of a mixed Gothic-style building in Venice dating back to the 15th century.

Under the balcony, on the façade, the family's coat of arms is still visible, which in the middle of the shield carries three golden stars on a blue and red background.

The Cendons, according to the chronicles, had a great reputation among the merchants of Saint Mark Square, ties with many other noble families, and acquired a large wealth and built various buildings in Cannaregio.

Around 1530 a relevant expansion of the building absorbed the historical garden converting the outdoor spaces into more livable rooms, as the work needs and number of family members increased.

At the end of the 16th century, the Cendons, to celebrate the glory of their family, edified their private chapel, still existing, in the nearby church of San Giobbe.