Founded in 1913, the last artistic foundry in Venice still casts brass and bronze in sand moulds, some from the 18th century: the little horses that decorate gondolas, door knockers with the lion of St Mark, moors and lamps. Carlo Semenzato started here before he was 18 and took the foundry over. Venetians come for a replacement knocker; visitors walk past it on the way to Tintoretto's church.
- Address
- Fondamenta Madona de l'Orto, Cannaregio 3535, 30121 Venezia
- Hours
- Mon 10:30-18:00; Tue-Sun 10:30-18:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 20 min
- Price
- Free to visit (Price not verified)
- Price level
- €€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Ask for a 'cavalin', the brass horse fitted to a gondola's sides.
- There is also a shop at Calle Fiubera 793 near San Marco; the foundry is the Cannaregio address.
- Pair with the Madonna dell'Orto church next door.