This is the city museum of the art and history of Venice, and the place to view the gold and silver coins that helped to make it the trading crossroads of the Mediterranean world for over five hundred years. The coin collection here spans almost a thousand years from the 9th century AD to the fall of the republic. Central to its reputation was the gold ducat of 0.114 ounces (3.55 grams) first minted in 1285, that became a symbol of the power and wealth of Venice and was minted, weight unchanged, for over 500 years until the fall of the republic in 1797. For much of that period Venice was also the world's premier market place for gold and silver - with its own price fixing. So you can admire the gold coins that helped to make Venice great, and then step out onto the Piazza San Marco and the Grand Canal beyond where all the action took place. A unique chance to see gold coins in their historic setting.

Museo Correr
Piazza San Marcho 52
30124 Venice
Italy

Tel.     +39 041 522 5625
          +39 041 520 0935
Web    www.venetia.it/m_correr_ita.htm
          
Open

Daily April to October 9 - 19.00
November to March 9 - 17.00
Closed 1 January, 25 December