Palazzo Cendon
The Palazzo Cendon is a minor 15th century palace recognized by some as a small palace by 1501 in Venice, Italy, located just off the southern promenade of the Cannaregio Canal (Fondamenta Savorgnan), about 200 feet east of Rio della Crea. Currently it is used as a Residence de Charme. History. Palazzo Cendon, overlooking the Cannaregio Canal, is a rare example of a mixed Gothic style building in Venice dating back to the XV century. Thanks to the recent renovation that has preserved all the main features of its historic architecture the Palazzo is currently used as a  Residence de Charme. The history of the building began in 1437 with the construction of the residence by the wealthy family of Venetian merchants: the Cendons. Under the balcony, on the façade of the palace, you can still see the so called arma gentilizia (the family's coat of arms) which in the middle of the shield carries three golden stars on a blue and red background. On the upper and lower edge of the stone you can read: "Centonia Fam. Nob. Olim Rom. Parm. Q. Ex Qua Pata Et Vene. Civil. MCCCCXXXVII". Such inscription illustrates the family's origins ; the Centon or Cendon family flourished in Rome and Parma, and than moved to Padua and eventually Venice. The Cendons, according to the chronicles, had a great reputation among the merchants of Saint Mark Square, had ties with many other noble families, acquired a large wealth and built various buildings in Cannaregio. Around 1530 a relevant expansion of the building absorbed the historical garden converting the outdoors spaces into more livable rooms, as the work needs and number of family members increased. At the end of the XVI century the Cendons, to celebrate the glory of their family, edified a  private chapel in the nearby church of San Giobbe, that is still visible today. In the church, you can also admire the new family crest decorated with a lion on a stair, a later modification of the original XV century one on the facade of the building. After many years and thanks to a skillful renovation, Palazzo Cendon returns to its former glory and opens its doors, offering delightful accommodations some with four poster beds, Italian marbles and private balconies overlooking the Gran Canal di Cannaregio. The current owners decided to preserve original style furniture and allure, with greater attention  to comfort and environment care such as full recycling, waste reduction, energy control and eco-friendly cleaning products.