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| Palazzo Centani |
Carlo Goldoni was born in Palazzo Centani in 1707. During the 18th century Venice was the theatrical centre of Italy, with fourteen active theatres.
Goldoni’s plays were admired for reflecting the lives and conflicts of contemporary society with wit and honesty.
Palazzo Centani, a 15th century gothic palace, has an open stairway leading from the inner courtyard to the upper floors.
Like many other palaces it fell into a state of neglect and was bequeathed to the Venice Commune in 1931. Subsequently restored, the building became home to The Goldoni museum and centre for theatrical studies in 1953.
Like many other palaces it fell into a state of neglect and was bequeathed to the Venice Commune in 1931. Subsequently restored, the building became home to The Goldoni museum and centre for theatrical studies in 1953.
