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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 842 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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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 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 May 25, 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
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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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sherbrooke
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

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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antwerp
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

A wonderful place, impressed by the ceilings. Would rather be not in prison there. Ticket and combined ticket is not explained clearly, you have to wait longtime before you can enter and when you are inside you have to buy ticket immediately. More

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Orlando, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Venice is a great city, but it's so much better away from the hoards of tourists. Having said that, there are a few sites that are must see and Doge's Palace is one of those. It is a grand palace with many layers which are explained with great insight in The Secret Itineraries Tour. Book this in advance. We had... More

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Hong Kong, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Great architecture, great art collection. You just have to get in to witness how powerful and rich the Venetians were historically. Admission is slightly expensive but it's worth going. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Palazzo Ducale is amazing. Just one tip, get an audio guide or a guide if you are in a group, we didn't do it and now we regret it. I'm sure we would have enjoyed it even more! More

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Calgary, Canada
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The price of admission was a little steep, but considering it's Venice you can't really expect it to be cheap. You could easily spend a couple of hours in the palace, and see how the doge lived. I highly recommend getting a guide, or an audio guide so you don't just walk into the palace looking at furniture, weapons and... More

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Nantwich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

well worth the money we bought the tickets that allow access to all the other museums in venice. We wonderded about and took it at our own pace everything is well signed and so no need for a guide, but that personal preferece. we saw everything and we were in there for about 3 hours. Remember do NOT take pictures... More

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