 In 1769 and 1775 the Holy Roman Emperor and son of Maria Theresa, Joseph II, lived here during his stay in Venice.The Ca' da Mosto currently sits empty, with the high waters of the canal having breached its basement.According to an interview in "The Lady", the palace is admired by Francesco da Mosto, a descendant of its eponymous former owners, and is the Venetian building he would most like to see restored.