We visited a number of excellent museums when on holiday in Venice back in January. The Palazzo Fortuny was my absolute favourite. We did the tour of the house with the audio guide. Towards the end of the tour you seem to retrace your steps but then get taken through a door you have not ventured through before, stepping through was a ‘wow’ moment for me as you feel as though you’ve gone out into a garden but you’re still inside. It is Fortuny Winter Garden room, planned and created by him. In the words of the museum “the creation gives the space a great luminosity. An ideal “enchanted garden” animated by allegorical figures, satyrs and exotic animals: all set in a “Veronese-style” Corinthian loggia, embellished by luxuriant plant motifs, verdant garlands and sophisticated drapes”. In the photo we are looking at a wall that has been beautifully painted and adorned with trompe l’œil, and in the foreground are comfortable sofas, chairs and a table. A fabulous place to relax if only it were allowed.
Indoor Garden
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