Doge’s Palace

Doge’s Palace

The Doges Palace, also known as Palazzo Ducale

blend various architectural styles creating a stunning combination between the Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance. This palace was the official residence of 120 doges who ruled Venice between 697 and 1797. Various artists as Bellini, Tintoretto and Ticiano vied with each other to beautify the palace with paintings and sculptures. The architects Antonio Rizzo and Pietro Lombardo also worked in the Doge’s Palace. The Doges Palace is along with St. Mark’s Basilica, the greatest landmarks of St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the beauty of its architecture does not leave anyone indifferent. Its twin facades facing the Piazzetta glaring that walks through there. The marble color pink is based on the Istrian stone arches. The Council Room (Sala del Consiglio Maggior) has screens that illustrate Venetian victories, the Senate Room (Sala del Senato) was where the doge meeting with the nobles who had been entrusted business abroad. The prisons linked by corridors and stairways are authentic labyrinths. One of the most famous prisoners was undoubtedly Casanova who fled here in 1756. The Bridge of Sighs is a typical image of Venice, is a Baroque structure of the early seventeenth century and linked the prisons. Which has earned the name because it was said that prisoners would sigh when they saw the last time the sky and the sea. The Golden Staircase (Scala d’Oro) has that framed golden stucco and the frescoes were designed by Sansovino and finished by Scarpagino in 1559. The Sala dello Scudo is decorated with globes and maps that show the world what was known in 1762. On the map of Asia find themselves trips made by Marco Polo to China. The Arms Room has a fascinating collection of firearms and various war trophies including a Turkish flag brought the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. The doge’s private quarters are decorated with giant fireplaces, golden ceilings beyond magnificent pieces of art. The Balcony Central has a stunning panoramic view of the Laguna and gives access to Council Room. The art in this Doges Palace comes in various forms, one of the most appreciated are the oil paintings which highlight some, Paradise is probably the largest oil painting in the world, was designed by Jacopo and Domenico Tintoretto and has more 800 figures. It is in the Sala del Consiglio Maggior. Hotels in Venice

Opening Hours: 8.30AM-7PM (5.30PM in winter)

Tickets: 16€ (St Mark’s Museum Pass includes entrances for 4 museums)

Where is Doge’s Palace on Map of Venice

Where is Doge’s Palace on Map of Venice

Doge’s Palace in Venice

Doge’s interior palace

Doge’s Palace

Doge’s Palace paintings