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Doge’s Palace is located on the border of St. Mark’s square in Venice. This ancient Palace was the residence and seat of power for the Duke of Venice.
Venetians are arguably the last remaining descendants of the Roman Empire. Romans fled to this tiny island and brought their secrets with them. Glass blowing, for example, was a skill all but lost after the Romans. The Venetians cherished and developed this skill in secret which would bring them great wealth and establish them as a merchant trading city during the Renaissance.
All the wealth and power was controlled by each Doge (Duke) and governed from the Palazzo Ducale or Doge’s Palace. Unlike the Florentines in their Palazzo Signoria (Vecchio), the Venetians were known for torturing their enemies and being secretive. Venice was far from a republic.
Learn more about Doge’s Palace by reading through the articles below. Start with a history of the palace before reading how to visit and what to see.
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St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride
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Venice Doge’s Palace Private Walking Tour
Want to see more of Venice’s fascinating Palazzo Ducale? Then join a passionate local guide and skip the line for an unforgettable private tour of this unique and elaborate palace, where Venice’s rulers once controlled the city with an iron fist. Admire the opulence of the Golden Staircase and iconic works by Renaissance artists, see prison cells where famous Venetians like Casanova were held.
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Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano
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