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Palazzo Loredan dell' Ambasciatore

The stunning Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore is the New Zealand venue for 2011. This is the first time Palazzo Loredan dell’Ambasciatore has been used as a Biennale venue and it will achieve significant profile for New Zealand on Venice’s main tourist and transport route, the Grand Canal. The palazzo is a 15th-century Gothic palace that once belonged to the noble Loredan family and it was the birthplace of two early Doges of Venice – Leonardo Loredan (1501-21) and Francesco Loredan (1752-62). Previously also the home of the ambassadors of the Austrian Empire to the Republic of Venice, the palazzo is now owned by the Gaggia family.

The exhibition is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm until 23rd October 2011.

Michael Parekowhai welcomes visitors to the exhibition to play the piano.  Please talk to the pianist performing if you would like to have a play.

Wayfinding information

Vaparetto Stop: Ca’ Rezzonico Line 1, just before the Accademia Bridge travelling towards San Marco. This stop is at the end of Calle del Traghetto (3 mins ferry ride from Arsenale and Giardini)

Street Address: Palazzo Loredan dell' Ambasciatore, Calle dei Cerchieri, Dorsoduro
The venue is near Campo San Barnaba follow the New Zealand signage on the ground to get to the venue.