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Palazzo Ducale

The Doges' Palace (once home to the elected leader of Venice, the Doge, as well as the city's political nerve centre) is a must-see attraction in Venice. A merging of Islamic and Gothic styles, the facade dates from 1365. The interior is more Renaissance in style, dating mainly from the 16th century. The first floor is predominantly made up of the Ducal apartments which are still home to some exemplary paintings by Titian and Bellini. The Palazzo also houses ancient prison cells and an armoury.

Address: 
Porta del Frumento,
Piazzetta San Marco,
Venice,
Italy
Telephone: 
041 271 5911.
Website: 
www.museiciviciveneziani.it
Opening times: 

Daily 0830-1830 (Apr-Oct); 0830-1730 (Nov-Mar).

Admission fees: 

Yes.

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
Yes

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