Power and Religion in Venice
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Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
The Doge’s Palace 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 very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately 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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Visit St. Mark's Basilica with a Professional guide and a Skip the line ticket.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
The Doge’s Palace 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 very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately 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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Visit St. Mark's Basilica with a Professional guide and a Skip the line ticket.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Professional guide
- Skip the line ticket
- Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- During the Summer Season, no charge for 0-5 years old children
- The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
- Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) is required while visiting the basilica
- For security reasons backpacks are not allowed
- This tour does not operate on Sundays and other religious holidays, on 01/11/2019, 08/12/2019, 25/12/2019, 01/01/2020 and 06/01/2020
- Languages during the winter season (01/11/2018-31/03/2019): English daily; German on Monday and Friday; French on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Spanish on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Languages during the summer season (01/04/2019-31/10/2019): English, German, French and Spanish daily.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
70%
Original
15%
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