Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
The spiral staircase of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo in Venice.
The Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is a small Venetian palace best known for its spectacular spiral staircase, decorated with a number of arches and visible from outside.
The palace and its staircase were built by the architect Giovanni Candi in 1499 for the noble Contarini family. The small steps used are known as snail stairs, hence the name of the palace (bovolo is Venetian for snail).
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
The spiral staircase of the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo in Venice.
The Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is a small Venetian palace best known for its spectacular spiral staircase, decorated with a number of arches and visible from outside.
The palace and its staircase were built by the architect Giovanni Candi in 1499 for the noble Contarini family. The small steps used are known as snail stairs, hence the name of the palace (bovolo is Venetian for snail).