There are many of the famous and important buildings in this fabulous city.
- Palazzo Ducale, which for centuries represented the hub of Venetian political power, magnificent council chambers embellished with stunning artworks and climb the sumptuous ‘Golden Staircase’.
- Experience the anguish of condemned prisoners crossing the Bridge of Sighs and learn about the exploits of Casanova.
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Tourist Attraction :
- Marvel at the golden ceiling mosaics and marble inlays in the Basilica San Marco, and gasp when you see the gem-encrusted altar screen and the glittering contents of the Treasury.
- Visit is must to the famous glass-making island of Murano.
- Doges Palace (Palazzo Ducale), once the residence of the Doge, the Chief Magistrate and leader of the Venetian Republic.
- Built in Gothic style, the Palace dates from the 14th century.
- See the magnificent Grand Council Chamber (or Sala del Maggior Consiglio) where up to 2000 members of the aristocracy could meet at one time.
- Designed to impress, this monumental hall is covered in sumptuous decoration and contains the world’s largest oil painting, ‘Paradise’ by the renowned master Tintoretto and his son Domenico.
- Climb the beautiful Golden Staircase (Scala d'Oro), with its gleaming golden stucco, to view the rooms once used by the Doge.
- Today, these are unfurnished thanks to looting by Napoleon's army, but you can still see the glorious ceilings and imposing stone fireplaces.
- View the prisons and hear the story of one of the most famous inmates, the adventurer and womanizer Giacomo Casanova, who made a brilliant escape from the upper floor.