Spazi di Ca' Foscari

Ca' Foscari is characterized by venues that integrate charm of the Venetian context, care and hospitality of spaces, and historical depth. These venues constantly host the University's research, teaching and innovation activities, but also lend themselves to hosting a range of events and conferences, including Proposing to external stakeholders interested in implementing specific initiatives at Ca' Foscari.

Among the representation spaces most important stand out are the Barter Classroom (in the headquarters with a direct view of the Grand Canal), the Santa Margherita auditorium, the courtyard of the headquarters, the Great Hall of Ca' Dolfin, the Great Hall of San Giobbe, the spaces of San Basilio, and many other locations with varying degrees of reception capacity and services.

Among the showrooms The approximately 1,000 square meters spread over two floors of Venetian palace adjacent to the headquarters (Palazzo Giustinian dei Vescovi) and directly overlooking the Grand Canal stand out.

Ca' Foscari and its architectural heritage

Ca' Foscari University is deeply linked to the city of Venice, so much so that it takes its name from the prestigious palace "in volta del Canal," which once belonged to the Doge Foscari and has been the seat of the Institute since its founding in 1868. An extraordinary example of late Venetian Gothic architecture, Ca' Foscari is the private residence that more than any other was the scene of events of great political and historical significance for Venice, hosting such figures as Frederick IV, King of Denmark, Henry III, King of France and Poland, and Peter I, Czar of Russia. The palace's unparalleled view, right on the arrival point of the Historical Regatta, has enchanted nobles, poets, artists and writers of all times.

In addition to Ca' Foscari, the University boasts numerous other venues, each with its own history, style and charm. A architectural heritage that includes noble palaces such as Ca' Dolfin, Ca' Bembo, Ca' Bernardo, with evocative halls and charming courtyards and indoor gardens, but also Recently renovated and newly constructed buildings such as Palazzo Cosulich alle Zattere, the San Giobbe campus and the Via Torino area. These environments are experienced daily by students, faculty and researchers: they host teaching and study activities of the University, but also conferences and events dedicated to innovation, research and intercultural exchange. Like its host city, Ca' Foscari has always been a crossroads of cultures, ideas and knowledge. This combination of Venice, the University and History makes the spaces, courtyards and gardens of Ca' Foscari University special and unique places that encapsulate the charm and beauty of the city, the knowledge they hold, and the people who frequent them.

Among the most important representative environments, theMario Baratto Classroom and the Rector's Hall in the noble floors of the palaces of the Foscari-Giustinian complex, theGreat Hall of nearby Ca' Dolfin, l'Santa Margherita Auditorium In the field of the same name. Among the showrooms the spacious and bright rooms of Ca' Giustinian de' Vescovi, a palace adjacent and contiguous to Ca' Foscari, stand out. The more than 800 square meters of rooms, partly overlooking the Grand Canal and partly facing the two elegant inner courtyards, were once used to accommodate the illustrious guests of the Serenissima, and are ideal for hosting performances, exhibitions, events and conferences of all kinds.