Venice: Doge’s Palace with St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondolas – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Palazzo Ducale represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediate following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova. 

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit to this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors while your guide shows you the represented biblical scenes, the history, and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Afterwards, board a gondola for a fascinating 30-minute tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Enjoy the visit to the Doge’s Palace, the ancient seat of Venetian political power
Admire St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world
Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals

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