Doge's Palace

The Doge's Palace, or Palazzo Ducale, in Italy in the city of Venice on St. Mark's Square is an amazing structure. The residence of the rulers, the parliament building, the place of secret affairs of the Inquisition and the imprisonment of criminals. The structure surprises with chiseled colonnades, Gothic arches, crenellated walls and looks exquisite and sophisticated in a city on the water. How did it all began? The construction of the residence of the head of the Venetian Republic (Doge) began in 810. The first palace building looked like a harsh castle surrounded by water, with observation towers and defensive moats. The Doge's Palace was built and decorated for six centuries, changing during this time. With the development and strengthening of the republic, the fortress towers and walls were demolished, filling up the moats. The residence was on fire twice, and each time the building was restored. The palace was revived for the third time in 1419, turning into an exquisite building full of luxury. Building has a special look. Masters Pietro Bazeio and Filippo Calendario created the palace in an elegant Gothic style with Byzantine splendor, combining various architectural trends. When looking at the eclectic architecture, at first it seems illogical that the massive part stands on light openwork arches: the palace resembles an overturned ship.

This is a must if you are visiting Venice, too beautiful to put into words, plus the prison cells and the famous bridge of sighes is an experience i will never forgetwith all the history it is a brilliant experience

Highly recommended! It was a hot day and it was worth skipping the long queue. You can visit in the morning if you can, because the palace has no air conditioning, absolutely visual shock! The photos don’t show it well.

It's not small, it's a detailed introduction to the history of Venice

The architecture is amazing, and while it’s not my favorite place in Venice, a tour is worth it for first time visitors who are interested in the history of the city. while there are many more interesting historical places, Doge’s Palace is a good place to start. depending on your time and interest in Venice, you can take a few selfies outside and appreciate the gorgeous (and iconic) architecture without paying the enterance fee. inside, you’ll find tapestries and art.