Nestled amidst Venice's Royal Gardens, between Piazza San Marco and San Marco basin, lies an architechtural marvel that's partieularly captivating: the Granai di Terra Nova. Established in 1340, this Gothic relic was initially the grain market and small shops. A new residence, boasting gardens, was designed upon land overlooking San Marco basin. The existing building was cleverly incorporated in the design. As one strolls through the Royal Gardens, a small, seemingly ordinary building may be overlooked. Yet, this unassuming structure has graced the Venetian landscape for centuries. Its presence adds an air of mystery to the breathtaking gardens.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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