Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

View of the famous staircase

The Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo (also called the Palazzo Contarini Minelli dal Bovolo) is a small palazzo in Venice, Italy, best known for its external multi-arch spiral staircase known as the Scala Contarini del Bovolo (literally, "of the snail").[1]

The palazzo is located in a small, less-travelled calle (street) near Campo Manin, about half-way between Campo San Bartolo, at the foot of the Rialto, and Campo Santo Stefano.

The staircase leads to an arcade, providing an impressive view of the city roof-tops.

This palazzo has been visitable since February 2016.

  1. ^ "Contarini del Bovolo: The Snail House of Venice". Venice Sights, UK. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2011.