El Ducal Palace is in the Venice San Marco Square and it is one of the biggest attractions of the lagoon. It was built in the XNUMXth century as a fortified castle, but it was rebuilt several times, remaining as we know it.
From there the life of Venice was directed for a millennium, influencing the life of Europe. It had the functions of ducal residence, welcomed the Major and Minor Councils, the torture chamber and the prison. In the east wing you can see the Bridge of Sighs, through which the condemned to death crossed to the dungeons of the New Prison.
It is a Gothic-Renaissance building of pink and white marble, of great harmony, in which we can appreciate its patio and the rich palatial rooms. Giants staircase added by Sansovino, the Scala d'Oro and the paintings of the Greater Council, where the canvas of Tintoretto de The Paradise it has enormous dimensions.
To visit the Palace you must buy the single ticket that is integrated into other museums. From November to March it costs € 12 and 6,50 for minors, from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m. From April to October, it opens from 9 am to 19 pm with prices of € 13 and € 7,50, and the museums with which it is integrated are others. More information in www.museiviciveveneziani.it
It is possible to take the guided tour "Secret Itineraries of the Doge's Palace" and access to rooms such as the torture chamber and cells that are not open during normal visits. Admission is € 16, with groups of 10-15 people, in Italian, English or French.
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