The Official Casanova Museum is housed in Palazzo Zaguri, the residence of Pietro Zaguri, who once hosted Casanova. Enjoy an immersive experience in Casanova’s Venetian home, featuring original documents, virtual reality, and the “Escape from the Leads,” set in eighteenth-century Venice.
- Immerse yourself in the world of Giacomo Casanova at Palazzo Zaguri.
- Explore 36 immersive rooms filled with ancient artifacts, period costumes, and original documents
- Experience a virtual reality journey through Casanova’s Venice
- Discover Casanova’s life through multimedia installations.
| Included | Museum Admission (the guided tour is included in the "Casanova Museum Entrance + Guided Tour in 18th-Century Costume" ticket) |
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Step into Palazzo Zaguri, a 14th-century Venetian palace where Giacomo Casanova once lived, and discover the world’s first museum dedicated to his life, works, and extraordinary legacy.
You will retrace his adventures through 36 rooms spread over more than 2,500 square meters, discovering the true Casanova: writer, traveler, diplomat, musician, philosopher, and a key figure in 18th-century Venice.
The journey combines original archival documents, immersive sets, multimedia installations, and unique multimedia experiences:
• VR Experience – “Escape from the Leads,” inspired by his legendary prison escape
• Immersive Room – “Inside Casanova’s Venice”, let yourself be enveloped by the atmosphere of the era.
• Interactive Magic Mirrors: design your 18th-century look and look at yourself in the mirror while digitally trying on period costumes.
• The Game of Biribisso: discover the charm of this famous, ancient Venetian gambling game in a multimedia version.
A one-of-a-kind experiential museum, housed in one of Venice’s most captivating palaces, just steps from St. Mark's Square.
For an even more engaging experience, you can purchase a ticket that includes a tour led by performing guides in 18th-century costume (departures every day at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM).