English
ItalianWhy you should go
The laboratoy, that opened in 1969 wishing to carry on the ancient family craft begun in distant 1926,is hidden in the Palazzo where the master painter Tiziano Vecellio lived for 45 years until his death.
In this place full of magic, the art of working gold in thin foils is kept and practiced.
During your guided visit you will discover the history of this profession and you will learn about the families that continued the ancient art of Battiloro. You will witness the whole process of turning gold from ingot to leaf: melting, laminating and beating until the cutting and packaging phase.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient craft of the Battiloro
- Enter the historic building where the master painter Tiziano Vecellio lived
- Learn the gold transformation process from ingot to leaf
- Meet in person the last Battiloro around Europe
- Discover the real Venetian craftsmanship
Inclusions
- Guided visit to the Battiloro laboratory
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Food and beverages
- No refund will be provided for latecomers or no shows.
- Should it be raining the tour will still take place.
- Travellers are kinly requested to plan in advance thier journey in order to get to the meeting point on time.
- We recommend dressing comfortable clothes and paying attention to the steps of the stairs, as it is a palace protected by the Cultural Heritage.
- Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
