Doge's Palace
Gothic Venetian palace
The Doge's Palace is the former residence of the doge—the elected ruler of the Venetian Republic—located in Venice, Italy.
The Gothic building served as the seat of government for centuries and now functions as a museum.
We toured the Doge's Palace and crossed the Bridge of Sighs.
- courtyardEnclosed open-air space
- TintorettoVenetian Mannerist painter
- ducalOf a high nobleman
- paintingsPictures made with pigment
- landmarkNotable point of reference
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