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Haunted €20M Venice Palazzo Stays Unsold Amid Dark Legends

1/24/2026

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Ca’ Dario, a historic palazzo in Venice, remains unsold despite prime location, renovations, and a €20 million price.
The property is infamous for past owners' tragedies, including murders and suicides.
Notable figures such as Kit Lambert and Raul Gardini faced misfortune after owning it.
Local historian Davide Busato notes legends around the building have grown, while many Venice sites share dark tales.

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Story summary

Ca’ Dario, a historic palazzo in Venice, remains unsold despite prime location, renovations, and a €20 million price.
The property is infamous for past owners' tragedies, including murders and suicides.
Notable figures such as Kit Lambert and Raul Gardini faced misfortune after owning it.
Local historian Davide Busato notes legends around the building have grown, while many Venice sites share dark tales.