Fortuny Museum
The Fortuny Museum, housed in the Gothic Palazzo Pesaro degli Orfei, is a treasure of Venetian culture dedicated to the genius of Mariano Fortuny. Painter, designer, and inventor, Fortuny transformed the palace into both his home and creative workshop in the early 20th century. Today, the museum preserves his eclectic spirit, showcasing paintings, textiles, stage designs, and the famous pleated silk gowns that revolutionized fashion. The atmospheric interiors, with their dim light and dramatic displays, evoke the artist’s fascination with experimentation and theatricality. Visitors can explore rooms filled with original furnishings and collections that reveal Fortuny’s wide-ranging interests, from photography to lighting technology. Beyond its permanent displays, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions that highlight contemporary creativity in dialogue with Fortuny’s legacy. Standing as both a historic residence and a living laboratory of art, the Fortuny Museum offers a unique journey into the imagination of one of Venice’s most visionary figures.
Venice ItalyFortuny Museum is located in the San Marco sestiere of Venice, Italy, at San Marco 3958 in the Palazzo Pesaro degli Orfei (also known as Palazzo Fortuny) on Campo San Beneto. This late-Gothic palace sits just steps from La Fenice Opera House, accessible by vaporetto line 1 at the Sant'Angelo stop from Piazzale Roma, Santa Lucia station, or the Lido. Nearby landmarks include the Gran Teatro La Fenice to the south, lively Campo San Beneto square, the Rialto Bridge and market a short walk northeast along the mercerie, and the bustling streets leading to Piazza San Marco with its basilica and Doge's Palace.
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