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Palazzo Ducale

Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice, Italy
+39 041 2715911
Ranked #2 of 73 shopping in Venice
4.5 of 5 stars 852 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Museums, Art Galleries, Tours
Owner description: A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the building and its sculptural decoration date from various periods. The interior, with works by artists such...... more » Owner description: A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the building and its sculptural decoration date from various periods. The interior, with works by artists such as Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, A.Vittoria and Tiepolo, includes vast council chambers, superbly decorated residential apartments, and austere prison cells. Along the facades of the Palace run loggias that overlook St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. The combined entrance ticket to the St. Mark’s Square Museums grants access to the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana. « less
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Fleet, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We pre booked this tour and so avoided the queue. We decided to take the audio tour option ( 5 euros per unit). You will need to leave a credit card or driving licence (photo licence) with the person on the desk.Returned to you when you return the handsets. When we first walked through to the courtyard the veiw was... More

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Alexandria, VA
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128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The The Palazzo Ducale, or Doge’s Palace, was the seat of the government of Venice for centuries, including the home of the elected ruler of Venice known as the Doge. It was also the center of the legal system of justice in Venice. The present structure was completed around 1340. The museum and building are superb. Unfortunately, you are not... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

of the day try go visit from 13 00 to 15 00 it s best time More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

If you go at the right time of day when the lines aren't too crazy, this is a wonderful sight to see. The rooms are fun to see just by themselves, but there are also many displays to enjoy. The explanations are in many languages to make it easy for everyone to learn as much or as little as they... More

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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

If you like to reflect on the excesses of the early Venetian wealthy, this is one more breathtaking place to visit. Walking over the Bridge of Sighs after touring the Palazzo Ducale is very sobering. More

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Pensacola, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Great art work, well restored, could spend a week there. Well worth the visit. More

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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The most difficult part was trying to locate the entrance (faces the water). A beautiful palace with a good collection of art. We particularly enjoyed the collection of weaponry. I was a little claustrophobic walking over the Bridge of Sighs but it was worth seeing the prison. A must see in Venice! More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Worth the time and effort. Go early and beat the crowds. We reserved tickets from Select Italy and went right in. It is alot of walking but amazing. More

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Albany, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This was our third time here, so maybe we're a bit jaded. It's a grand edifice, but the tours are getting a little out of hand. Still it's a must see in Venice. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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under 29, you can buy a rolling venice card at every vaporetto stations for 4 euros and you get discounts for lots of museums, shops and restaurants. The palazzo is 8 euros for students or people under 29 and it takes a long time to visit because there is a lot to see. If you have to visit one museum,... More

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