"Grimani Tribuna"

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"Grimani Tribuna"!
This room can only be entered and exited through one opening, which means that the architect/designer/artist had 3.5 walls at his disposal. And he certainly made good use of them! In the 16th century, there was no other room in Venice that could rival this creation. Incidentally, the room used to be called the "Antiquarium," and it's easy to see why. Here, too, we find countless busts, statuettes, and statues from antiquity (reportedly more than 130 works). These are displayed in countless niches and on cornices and reach up to the ceiling. The vault is also a marvel: the dome with a light center is also decorated with "Ganymede being abducted by the eagle" (the "most beautiful of all mortals"). It is said to be inspired by the Pantheon because of the opening.

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Thank you very much Celia, for your kind words. Greetings Herbert

Thank you for the interesting background information on this stunning room.

Thank you very much, Christina, for your friendly appreciation. Greetings Herbert