Past an present: everyday life in Venice In the 18th century Ca’ Rezzonico was without doubt one of the most sumptuous palaces in the city. The owners were one of the most influential families of patrician Venice, and could boast a pope among their members. Ca’ Rezzonico offers a unique opportunity to admire an authentic 18th century palace containing original period furniture, frescoes by Giambattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo, views by Canaletto. Enjoy the exquisite collection of small paintings by Pietro Longhi; works that capture the atmosphere of real life in 18th C Venice: theatres, Carnival and masks, domestic and street-life scenes.