Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs
The Gothic seat of Venetian power, with a walk across the Bridge of Sighs to the old prisons.
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Why visit Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs
For centuries the Palazzo Ducale was home to the Doge and the Republic's government. Grand council halls lined with Tintoretto and Veronese lead to the enclosed Bridge of Sighs and the prisons beyond — you cross the bridge as part of the visit.
Not to miss
Highlights
The moments that define a visit to Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs.
Hall of the Great Council
One of Europe's largest rooms, with Tintoretto's vast Paradise.
Bridge of Sighs
Cross the famous enclosed bridge from the inside.
Old prisons
Stone cells once linked to the palace courts.
Local know-how
Visitor tips
Small things that turn a good visit into a great one.
Consider a guided 'Secret Itineraries' visit for hidden rooms.
See the Bridge of Sighs from the outside at Ponte della Paglia.
Nearby
Combine with
Other guides within a short walk.
St. Mark's Basilica
A glittering Byzantine basilica covered in golden mosaics.
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A majestic Baroque domed church guarding the entrance to the Grand Canal.
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The famous stone bridge over the Grand Canal and the lively market beside it.
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