Trivia: What does the name of Ca’ D’oro on Venice’s Grand Canal translate to?
Castle of the Gods
Palace of Birds
House of Gold
Cathedral of Song
The correct answer is House of Gold
So why is this answer correct? : Remnants of this Renaissance can be seen all along the Grand Canal of Venice today. One such example is the Ca’ D’oro (the “House of Gold) that was built in 1428 for the Contarini family, one of the most prominent families in the city. Its name comes from its original façade, which was once covered in shimmering gold leaf.