I decided to make a separate post for the Doge's Palace. Just really thought it was quite grand. It's amazing how many photos and video are shot inside when there are signs that tell you NO photos or video.
Doge's Palace
This is one of my most highly recommended places to visit. I'm glad that I talked to a guy in line at the bell tower. He said it was better to see than the Basilica. You see one room and think it can't get any more magnificent then you go to the next room and it's even grander. You just cannot fathom the craftsmanship and artistic ability that went into the rooms. The Doge's (basically an elected King like a Noble selected by Nobles) ruled the Venetian Republic from 1150-1550. It served as the Doge's living place, governmental offices and Palace of Justice including prison.
Rick Steve's Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLsGE3_kqsc
Another longer Video but good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh7lPFe12ao
Courtyard
Sala del Maggior Consiglio
The massive painting on the back wall, the largest in the world, depicting the Paradise, was painted by Jacopo Tintoretto and his school. AND then there are all the other paintings on the other walls and ceilings in addition to the beautiful frames created by Venetian craftsmen and artists.
Paradise by Jacopo Tintoretto
Sala del Senato
Bridge of Sighs
Prisoners would walk across from to the prison.
This is one of my most highly recommended places to visit. I'm glad that I talked to a guy in line at the bell tower. He said it was better to see than the Basilica. You see one room and think it can't get any more magnificent then you go to the next room and it's even grander. You just cannot fathom the craftsmanship and artistic ability that went into the rooms. The Doge's (basically an elected King like a Noble selected by Nobles) ruled the Venetian Republic from 1150-1550. It served as the Doge's living place, governmental offices and Palace of Justice including prison.
Rick Steve's Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLsGE3_kqsc
Another longer Video but good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh7lPFe12ao
The massive painting on the back wall, the largest in the world, depicting the Paradise, was painted by Jacopo Tintoretto and his school. AND then there are all the other paintings on the other walls and ceilings in addition to the beautiful frames created by Venetian craftsmen and artists.
Prisoners would walk across from to the prison.
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