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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)

Piazzetta San Marco, Venice, Italy 30124

Featured Review : The Doges Palace is one of the most recognisable buildings in Venice. This magnificent building made of limestone and pink marble was built in the 1400s as the home for the Venetian Government led by the Doge. The area...See Full Review

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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Reviews

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Doge's Palace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Invicta73 from London, United Kingdom
  • March 9, 2004
Doge's Palace
Quote: Venice undoubtedly has more than its fair share of world famous attractions. Among the most impressive of the city's renowned sights is the Doge's Palace, which refreshingly exceeded the high expectations that I had formed due to the immense... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal Venice - The serene city of canals

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Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Elginah from Stavanger, Norway
  • October 30, 2003
Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)
Quote: While we were in the San Marco we booked tickets for the "Secret Itinerary" tour at the Doge's Palace. For 12,50 each, we took a guided tour of parts of the palace not open to tourists who generally come to see the inside of the Doge's Palace. We... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal The Venetian Shuffle

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Palazzo Ducale

  • 4 out of 5 stars by raycarstairs from Glasgow, Scotland
  • June 4, 2003
Palazzo Ducale
Quote: The first things which strikes you about the Palazzo Ducale is how unusual it is. Architecturally, it's a real curio, the exterior boasting a hotchpotch of Gothic and Middle Eastern design whilst the inside is much more European. Initially, I was... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal Venetian Easter Break

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Doge's Palace

  • 3 out of 5 stars by BeccaM from Leeds, United Kingdom
  • October 21, 2002
Quote: The Doge's Palace is probably on everyone's must see list of Venice anyway, but it's so gorgeous, it's worth mentioning here! Located on St Mark's Square, the building itself is a fabulous example of bizarre architecture from the outside. Inside,... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal Autumn in Venice

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Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by roza4 from Cinnaminson, New Jersey
  • May 12, 2002
Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
Quote: Phone: (041) 522 49 51 Open: Apr-Oct 9 am -7 pm daily, Nov-March 9am – 5 pm daily. Combined entry ticket cost 9.5 euros When you buy a ticket, it allows you entry in Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological museum and the library. It is a... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal Italy in May - Venice

Palazzo Ducale

  • 3 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • April 24, 2002
Palazzo Ducale
Quote: The Palazzo Ducale is an unusual attraction, loaded with quality art, historical significance and an undeniable sense of dread. After checking out the sculptures and paintings, not to mention the views of the Piazza San Marco down below, you can... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal Italy: Venizia

Palazzo Ducale

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sutekh from St-Hyacinthe, Quebec
  • March 21, 2002
Quote: Right at the entrance of Piazza San Marco you can visit the old seat of the Venitian government, the Palazzo Ducale or the Doge's Palace. This highly decorated palace let's you see how the old venetian emipre was run. If you're not surrounded by a... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal Austria and Italy under the sunshine-V

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Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lyss710 from Cincinnati, Ohio
  • November 20, 2001
Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)
Quote: Cost: L18,000 (combo ticket including Museo Correr, Palazzo Mocenigo - textiles and costumes, Mueso del Vetro di Murano - glass museum on Murano, and Museo del Merletto - lace museum on Burano). Ticket is valid for 3 months.Hours: 9:00-19:00 daily,... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal A View of Venice

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Palazzo Ducale

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Shetraveler from Campbell, California
  • July 11, 2001
Palazzo Ducale
Quote: I had the privilege of being shown the palace by a private guide (which I highly recommend...see my listing for Walking Tours). The palace also offers its own tours in English (booked at least one day in advance). Without a guided tour, you may be... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal The "Wander" and Wonder of Venice

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Palazzo Ducale

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Mary Porcher from New Haven, Connecticut
  • March 22, 2001
Palazzo Ducale
Quote: Average Rating: 10, Estimated Time to allot: 2.5 hours, Cost $9 combined with Museo CorrerThis palace stands head and shoulders above the rest of the attractions in Venice. My husband, my mother and I all agreed that it scores a perfect ten. The... Read the full Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) review

From journal Amazing Venice