100%Doge's Palace
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Where?
Locate in the Piazza San Marco
What?
Famous Palace
Anything else you need to know?
The palace housed the Doge's and political institutions of the former republic of Venice. Also contained in the building is the bridge of Sighs which connects the palace to the old prisons. The architecture is a mix of Byzantine and Gothic.
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Initially built as a castle in the 9th century, 'Palazzo Ducale' is a Venetian Gothic building that was home to the Doge (Duke), the highest political figure in Venice. It was also the city's political hub for centuries. Today it's Venice's most popular attraction. I learned a lot about Venice... more Initially built as a castle in the 9th century, 'Palazzo Ducale' is a Venetian Gothic building that was home to the Doge (Duke), the highest political figure in Venice. It was also the city's political hub for centuries. Today it's Venice's most popular attraction. I learned a lot about Venice when i went here, and there are great views to be had. Well worth a visitclose
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by Emmet
– posted on May 16, 2007
32It's in San Marco's Square and you haven't absolutely to miss it; I suggest you to book that in advance with the guided tour because in the high seaso the queue could be really long; inside it's freat and the guide will explain a lot on how the Venice Republic was sophisticated and also loads of... more It's in San Marco's Square and you haven't absolutely to miss it; I suggest you to book that in advance with the guided tour because in the high seaso the queue could be really long; inside it's freat and the guide will explain a lot on how the Venice Republic was sophisticated and also loads of tricks that the Doges were doing in order to have and keep the power; wonderful paintings inside and look always at the typical venitian old floor.close
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by sz1976
– posted on Apr 30, 2007
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