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The Doge's Palace

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Welcome to the Doge's Palace the symbol of Venice and its history, as well as a breathtaking architectural masterpiece.

Highlights

Visit Doge's Palace Discover Venice' most famous building and symbol See the inestimable art masterpieces Learn about interesting facts about Venice's history and present Explore a living architectural gem

Itinerary

Since far back in time, a majestic building and architectural masterpiece greeted the ships coming from the lagoon, The Doge's Palace, the place where the Duke and his Council used to rule the Republic of the Serenissima. Today, the symbol of Venice and its power is still standing in all of its beauty and majesty, every day taking travellers' breath away. A tour to discover the heart of Venice and its history, the charm of the past and a truly beautiful gem where inestimable art masterpieces are shielded The Doge's Palace is one of the most important symbols of Venice. For centuries, it has represented the seat of the Venetian political power. In its majestic rooms, the Duke and his Council for centuries controlled the fate of the Serenissima surrounded by hundreds of masterpieces of painting art. Visiting its halls of power, gold staircases and the important paintings, we will have the opportunity to go back in time and breathe the charming atmosphere of the place where Byzantine and Orient architectures run into each other. Inside the Palace, we will admire some of the most famous works painted by Tintoretto, Veronese and other important artists. Finally, we will feel again the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the well-known Bridge of Sighs entered in the darkness of the prisons (famous for having hosted Giacomo Casanova). Let's join this tour which will make us marvel in front of Doge's Palace's art masterpieces, it's Golden Staircase, the Venetian prison which will reveal how the prisoners of the Most Serene Republic used to live. The ticket allows entering without waiting in line. Audio-receiver device included.

Includes

Experienced tour guide Entrance ticket Skip the line Personal audio system