Doge's Palace, Gothic palace in Saint Mark's Square, Italy
Description
The Doge's Palace is a Gothic palace on Saint Mark's Square with intricate marble decorations across its facade. White stone arches supported by columns span two floors, creating a complex pattern of light and shadow.
History
The palace began as a 9th-century structure and was rebuilt after a major fire in 1577. It served as the residence of Venice's rulers until French forces took control in 1797.
Culture
The interior halls display large paintings by Venetian masters Tintoretto and Veronese, showing scenes of power and religious themes. These artworks shape the feeling of the grand rooms where important decisions were once made.
Practical
You can visit the rooms from morning until evening, and multilingual tours guide you through the chambers and prison sections. It helps to arrive early or book ahead to skip long lines.
Did you know?
A narrow bridge connects the interrogation rooms to the prison cells and gave inmates a final glimpse of the city. Through small windows, prisoners could see Venice one last time before entering their cells.
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