There are places in Venice that seem to suspend time—spaces so rich in history, art, and quiet grandeur that entering them feels like stepping into a memory. Begin your Venetian stay in the timeless Coppa Volpi Suite at The Gritti Palace, where views of the Grand Canal unfold like a living Canaletto. With silk-lined walls, Murano chandeliers, and antique details, the suite offers both intimacy and grandeur. It’s the ideal base for exploring Venice—not as a tourist, but as a discerning guest.
One such place is the Sala delle Quattro Porte—the Hall of the Four Doors—in the Doge’s Palace. This July, the IRMASWORLD team was invited for an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to witness its ongoing restoration, led by Save Venice, Inc., in collaboration with the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia, and supported by The Gritti Palace.
This was no ordinary tour, but a quiet dialogue with the past. Through hidden corridors of the Palazzo Ducale, scaffolding rose like a modern forest around 16th-century frescoes. Conservationists moved with precision under the vaulted ceiling, tending to every surface as though handling silk. The IRMASWORLD team watched as Tintoretto’s painted heavens slowly re-emerged—his brushwork, once dulled by time, now restored under expert care.
The room takes its name from four monumental doors—each a carved portal to power during the Venetian Republic. Flanked by classical columns, they whisper stories of diplomacy and ceremony. For centuries, this space welcomed noble guests and foreign emissaries awaiting entry to the Senate. Today, thanks to The Gritti Palace and Save Venice, it is being returned to its original splendour.
Over the past five decades, Save Venice has quietly restored nearly 2,000 artworks and architectural treasures throughout the lagoon. From Titian’s Assunta in the Frari to Torcello’s mosaic apse, their work is a testament to cultural stewardship. The Gritti Palace’s support for the Door to the Senate and much of the gilded ceiling reflects a deep, ongoing commitment to Venice’s artistic legacy.
For guests at The Gritti Palace, this partnership offers more than refined hospitality—it grants access to rare cultural experiences. Custom visits to active Save Venice projects connect travellers to the living, breathing soul of the city. As the IRMASWORLD team learned, witnessing a masterpiece mid-restoration is like watching history come back to life.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to both The Gritti Palace, and Save Venice, Inc., without whom this wonderful visit would not have been possible.