Doge's Palace, Venice

The Doge's Palace, Venice
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Doge's Palace is the gothic palace that served as the residence of the ruler or Venice. It is one of the visible landmarks as visitors approach St Mark's Square.

The Doge's Palace was built between 1309 and 1324. It was designed by Filippo Calendario to replace an earlier building on the site. On the side facing the Piazzetta San Marco is a late-gothic gate known as Porta della Carta. It was built in 1442 by Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon. The oldest part of the Doge's Palace overlooks the lagoon. Various parts were decorated between the 14th and 15th centuries.

Doge's Palace, St Mark's Square
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Although it is called the Doge's Palace, the name is actually misleading, because the building houses government departments. Although the doge does live in it, he is really a figurehead for the Republic.

The court and prisons were originally housed within the Doge's Palace as well. Later the New Prison was built across the Rio de Palazzo canal, and prisoners taken for trial cross the Bridge of Sighs.

Courtyard, Doge's Palace
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Loggia of Doge's Palace overlooking St Mark's Square
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Porta della Carta, the entrance into the Doge's Palace
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Details on the Porta della Carta
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The Bridge of Sighs connects the Doge's Palace with the New Prison. After a guilty verdict, a condemned criminal is taken through this bridge to serve his sentence.
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One of the capitals at Doge's Palace
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Scala d'Oro, Doge's Palace
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