The Doge’s Palace is symbolic of the power and splendour of ancient Venice. Arriving in St. Mark’s Square and admiring the grandiose beauty of this building that seems to loom up from the water is an emotion that is worth a trip to Venice on its own.
Entering the Doge’s Palace will bring you face to face with the greatness of the Serenissima and its excellent political and social organisation which for centuries made it a role model all over the world.
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Opening days
Open daily
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Opening times
9.00 -19.00
Ticket office closes 1 hour before the closing time
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Closing
1 January and 25 December
- Web Doge’s Palace, Venice
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
The site is accessible
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Info Reservation
848 082 000 | +39 04142730892 from abroad and mobile phones and email [email protected]
Doge’s Palace. History
Founded in the 10th century as a fortified castle, the Doge’s Palace was rebuilt in the second half of the 1100s after being partially destroyed by a fire. However, it was only in 1340, under the Doge Gradenigo, that the Palace began to assume its modern-day guise. Over the following centuries other fires and new requirements led to other major reorganisations, the addition of new rooms and, in 1600, new prisons and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Visiting the Palace
Visiting the Doge’s Palace is an unforgettable experience. As you enter you will be greeted by the imposing Giants’ Staircase and the spectacular Golden Staircase; you will be left speechless by the magnificent state rooms where you can admire works by Titian, Tiepolo, Veronese and Tintoretto. Visit the Doge’s apartment and walk over the evocative Bridge of Sighs to the new prisons.
Want to make your visit a bit more original and exclusive? Don’t miss the chance to go on the Secret Itineraries tour and you’ll able to relive the compelling tale of Casanova through the live story told by an expert guide who will take you to the remarkable Piombi prisons from which the famous Venetian swashbuckler and poet managed to escape.
A visit to Venice wouldn’t be the same without a trip to the Doge’s Palace. Book your trip now and discover all the treasures that the museums of St. Mark’s Square have to offer.
Services
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Visits
scheduled for individuals
available in Italian, English, French - Audioguide
- Bookshop
- Cafés and food Courts
- Wardrobe
Additional Info
The site is included in Venice Museum Pass
Where
San Marco 1, Venezia
Transportation
By waterbus
From Piazzale Roma: Line 1, Vallaresso or San Zaccaria stop; Line 2, Giardinetti stop; Line 5.1 or line 4.1, San Zaccaria stop;
From the Venice Train Station, Santa Lucia: Line 1, Vallaresso or San Zaccaria stop; line 2, Giardinetti stop; Line 5.1 or line 4.1, San Zaccaria stop
From the Lido: Line1, Vallaresso or San Zaccaria stop; line 5.2, San Zaccaria stop
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
