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A Banyan tree on the grounds of the Ringling Estate.

"Cà d'Zan" means "House of John" in a Venetian dialect of Italian. The mediterranean design of the home was inspired by John and Mable Ringling's favorite hotels in Venice, Italy.

Fisheye view of the Cà d'Zan.

Front door of the Cà d'Zan at the Ringling Estate.

Fisheye view of the Cà d'Zan.

Fisheye view of the Cà d'Zan.

The Cà d'Zan at the Ringling Estate. The Sarasota Bay is on the left.

Fisheye view of the Cà d'Zan.

Fisheye view of the Cà d'Zan.

Fisheye view of the Cà d'Zan.

Fisheye view of the Cà d'Zan.

The Cà d'Zan at the Ringling Estate.

Windows at Cà d'Zan. All of the windows in the house have been restored to their original multi-color hand-painted tints.

 

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