Pisani family

The Pisani family is an ancient Venetian patrician family, originating from Pisa, which played an important role in the historic, political and economic events of the Venetian Republic during the period between the 12th and the beginning of the 18th Century.

The principal male line of the family, namely the Pisanis of Santo Stefano, died out at the end of the 19th Century.

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People

Villas

Many villas in the Veneto region were built, commissioned and owned by the Pisani family, including:

  • Villa Pisani Bolognesi Scalabrin, situated in Vescovana

Palaces

Many palaces in Venice were owned by the Pisani family, including:

  • Palazzo Pisani Gritti, situated in the San Marco district and facing on the Grand Canal

See also

Alvise Pisani

Francesco Pisani

Vettor Pisani

Villa Pisani

Rocca Pisana

Palazzo Pisani Moretta

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