House of Carlo Goldoni

Sestiere San Polo, 2794. (Open Map)
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Description

Birthplace of the celebrated playwright, the little Museum of Goldoni miscellany is located here as well as an interesting marionette theatre originally in Ca’ Grimani ai Servi and once held as part of the Ca’ Rezzonico collection. 

The premises also boast a most well endowed library of theatre books, documentation and original manuscripts. The inner courtyard with open staircase is of exquisite beauty.