Beauties and Traditions of an Ancient Power

Beauties and Traditions of an Ancient Power

Discover the Doge's Palace, the ancient seat of the Venetian political power. Enjoy a walking tour of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, passing by Teatro la Fenice, Scala del Bovolo, Rialto Bridge. Have a gondola tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.

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Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Scala Contarini del Bovolo, San Marco, 4303, 30124 Venice Italy

See this unique spiral staircase hidden in a beautiful corner of Venice

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin San Marco 1965, 30124 Venice Italy

Description of the most beautiful theatre in Venice

Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

View of the most famous bridge in Venice, don't miss to take a picture!

Stop At: Gondola Rides, Unnamed Road, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals

Duration: 30 minutes