universities. On the Fondaco dei Turchi, Venice's
Museum of Natural History offers Venetians prehistoric
thrills, plus an overview of lagoon fish and wildlife.
The Grand Canal, northern boundary of Santa Croce, is
lined with palaces and decorated by the tall green
dome of San Simeon Piccolo. Ca' Pesaro attracts
Venetians to its contemporary art exhibitions. The
Grand Canal exposes only one face of these buildings.
On the opposite side, the palace often interacts with
a square or a busy street to represent its
neighborhood identity.