How fashion plays a role in the revival of one of Venice’s greatest architectural gems, the Ca d’Oro

Whether you travel the Grand Canal by boat or on foot, there is one jewel in all its ageing wonders that says more than any other: "Welcome to Venice."

Built by architect Giovanni Bon and his son Bartolomeo for the Contarini family in 1442, Ca d'Oro is a bastion of late Gothic style. Recognizable by its delicate and graceful cornices ...