based on 27360 reviewsVery interesting artifacts displayed in the museums and very convenient booking beforehand with Trip.com.
The Doge's Palace, built in the ninth century, was the residence of Dodge, the former Doge. The Doge's Palace was originally a Byzantine-style defensive castle, and the huge expenditure when it was established showed the power and wealth of the Republic of Venice at that time. Architectural Style The present building was mainly constructed between 1309 and 1424. In 1574, the Governor's Palace was severely damaged by a fire. Although the designers of the time submitted designs in the neoclassical style, subsequent reconstructions continued the original Gothic style. However, there are also some classicist features, such as the Bridge of Sighs, built since the 16th century, through which the Doge's Palace is connected to the prison. Today, the Doge's Palace is a museum where visitors can admire paintings of Venice depicted by Tintoretto and Veronese. The Governor's Palace, which has a ㄇ-shaped internal structure, is divided into three floors, and the two sides facing the square and the wharf are its main walls. In a geometric pattern of white and rose marble, a solid wall is placed on the third floor, with A-line lace interspersed with gothic flame-shaped minarets on the upper edge. The second floor is a Gothic pointed-vault loggia decorated with four-leaf ornaments, and the Gothic arcade on the lower floor is supported by columns to support the two arches on the second floor. This not only subtly breaks the traditional Gothic design, but also subverts the traditional architectural principles to overcome the problem of the top heavy and the bottom light. It retains the original Byzantine concept and integrates the Gothic design to become a light and slender masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. . Buy a ticket from the ticket entrance on the Slavic Embankment. There is a simple map behind the ticket, indicating the location of the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the adjacent Craft Museum. Many original sculptures from the Doge's Palace are displayed in the Craft Museum. After entering the exhibition hall, you first come to the atrium, which is characterized by Renaissance-style marble carvings. Here you can see the "onion head" dome of the adjoining St. Mark's Basilica, with a clock-shaped marble facade on it. The first floor of the cloister on the three sides of the courtyard is a Renaissance-style regular round arch, and the second floor is a Gothic pointed arch, which is different from the Gothic pointed arch in the facade of the Governor's Palace. On the promenade on the second floor, there are several lion mouths in the shape of a lion's head, which are used to receive anonymous reporting letters. The public only needs to put the letter into the mouth of the lion. At that time, the Venice government encouraged whistleblowers and protected whistleblowers. Three locks were specially set up in the mailbox, which must be opened by three persons with three keys. In addition, standing on the sky balcony of the promenade on the second floor, you can overlook St. Mark's Square and the lagoon. There are 8 statues from the ancient Greek period in the courtyard. There are two finely carved bronze water wells on the ground in the courtyard, which are considered to be exquisite works of Venice in the 16th century. This well can absorb water from the outside waterway to the atrium for storage. In the past, it was the best quality water in Venice. Every day, many traders came to the Doge's Palace to fetch water, and then took the well water to distant areas to sell it. Then came to the official starting point of the tour route - the golden stairs, from which you entered the interior of the Governor's Palace. At the entrance of the golden staircase arch, the Hercules on the left is Hercules slaying the snake demon, and the god Atlas on the right is carrying the earth. They are above the stone pillars on the two sides of the entrance to represent the power of Venice symbol of. The golden stairs built in the 16th century were on
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## Governor's Palace: The heart of power of the Venetian Republic, a gorgeous shock through the millennium** is definitely worth exploring!** Step into the Governor's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and you enter the core of the Venetian Republic's millennium glory and shadow. It is not only one of the most magnificent Gothic secular buildings in Europe, but also a super-machine palace of power, art and history, far more profound than ordinary palaces. Its shocking highlights hit the soul: * * * * Gothic architecture peak wonder: * * * the first facade is shocked ** light as lace pink marble * * constitute a huge arcade and carved windows, subverting the inherent weight of Gothic. The solidity of the stout colonnades on the ground floor and the elegance of the upper open corridors form a delicate balance, as if the entire palace floats above the water, perfectly interpreting Venice’s blend of strength and exquisite maritime empire. **Giant Steps (Scala dei Giganti)**The majesty of the giant statues of War and Sea on both sides indicates that you will enter the Temple of Power. ***The magnificent Power Theatre:**The internal space is the climax! Walk through the **Gold Ladder (Scala d'Oro)**, step into the **Grand Parliament Hall (Sala del Maggior Consiglio)** and be swallowed by its restoration in an instant. This was the largest political gathering space in Europe at the time**! Your eyes will be involuntarily attracted by the giant Paradise** of **Dintoretto (one of the world's largest oil paintings), covering the whole face The religious and authoritarian imagery of the wall is suffocating. Walking through the **ten-member committee hall**, **the old hall**, the ubiquitous **gilded ceiling, wet murals (Veronese, Titian masterpieces), and Venetian mosaic floor**, constitute the ultimate visual feast. These luxury is not only art, but also The Republic** deters the envoys and demonstrates the political tools of the state power**. * ** The sigh bridge and dark memories: * The Governor's Palace is not only gorgeous. Cross the sigh bridge (Ponte dei Sighi)**, and feel the cold touch of the stone bridge connecting the palace and the prison. Cross the narrow ** leaded prison roof cell**, Imagine the saga of Casanova's escape here. This "crossing journey" from the peak of power into the abyss of despair reveals the deep justice and secret cruelty of the republic's prosperity. * **Priceless art treasure:** The palace itself is a top art gallery. From the fine armor of the ** weapons library, to the luxurious furnishings of the ** consul suites; From the ceiling masterpieces of Veronese's "Robbing Europa" to the historical whispers on the wall of prisoners' graffiti...every detail tells the epic story of the rise and fall of the Republic. **Reality Tips:*** **Must buy a "Museum Pass" (Museum Pass)**: Covering major attractions such as the Governor's Palace and the Correll Museum, the price is very high. * **Reserve sufficient time: **
The Doge's Palace in Piazza San Marco was originally a defensive fortress built in the 9th century. Its current appearance dates from the 14th to 15th centuries. The magnificent architecture fully demonstrates the national prestige of the former Republic.
A particularly majestic and beautiful building, standing by the sea, solemn and elegant, a very beautiful landscape painting.
The Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy, is located in Piazza San Marco. The Piazzetta is the social, religious and political center of Venice. At the eastern end of the square is the Basilica di San Marco. It is the most famous church in the city of Venice and one of the most famous examples of Italian-Byzantine architecture. Adjacent and connected to it is the Doge's Palace. The Doge's Palace is a palace built in the Venetian Gothic style and is one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. The palace is the residence of the Doge of Venice, the highest authority in the former Republic of Venice. It was founded in 1340 and was expanded and modified in the following centuries. It became a museum in 1923.
The Doge's Palace is a palace built in the Venetian Gothic style and is one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the highest authority in the former Republic of Venice. It was founded in 1340 and expanded and modified over the following centuries. It became a museum in 1923 and is one of 11 museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.
The exquisite architecture of the Doge's Palace can be regarded as the best in this water city. The facade of the building on the side of St. Mark's Square looks a bit domineering, and it is not inferior to the tower and the church. The exhibition area including the Bridge of Sighs shows the glory of Venice in water wars and trade from weapons to murals. The milky white style of the building itself looks very clean and comfortable.
It's very impressive. It's grand and full of history, the architecture is beautiful and the artistic golden ceiling will leave you in awe. Backpacks are not allowed but there is a storage area where you can store them. I love this place, it's the most spectacular part of Venice.