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Museums and Galleries in Venice

April 12, 2012 by
Palazzo Grassi, Venice Art

major museums, galleries and collections in Venice and the Veneto In Venice, the Academy Galleries (Accademia) house the major collections of Venetian painting from the 14th to the 18th centuries; the G. Franchetti Gallery also has important paintings, and the Guggenheim Collection exhibits international works of contemporary art. In the Palazzo Grassi, exhibitions of international interest are organized every year. Other places of interest are the Museum of the Venetian Settecento (18th … [Read more...]

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Palazzo Ducale or The Doge's Palace

June 14, 2010 by

One of the premier symbols of Venice: Although the office of the Doge of Venice was created in the seventh century, it was not until the 9th century that the first ducal palace was built. This old palace was destroyed by a series of fire. The existing Palazzo Ducale, located at one end of the Piazza San Marco, forms part of the impressive architecture in the heart of Venice. It gained its present form between 1340 and 1420 and was further extended and renovated by subsequent doges. Palace … [Read more...]

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A Secret Tour Inside the Doge's Palace

June 14, 2010 by

Doge's Palace - Home to the Doge as well as the Infamous Prisons: Since the early days of the Venetian Republic, the Doge's Palace was the seat of the government, housed the Palace of Justice and was the residence of the Doge. It was also used to house the administrative offices of the government, along with several prisons. On an "Itinerari Segreti" or Secret Itinerary tour of the palace, we go inside the Palazzo Ducale and behind the scenes to the offices of the government and the Doge's … [Read more...]

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Venice – Piazza San Marco

May 11, 2009 by

A Piazza full of history: Piazza San Marco is usually the starting point of any sightseeing tour of Venice. There's a lot to see here and within this Piazza are some of the greatest historic landmarks of Venice. At the eastern end are two of Venice's most important landmarks - the Basilica San Marco which reflects the city's Byzantine connection and next door to it is the Doge's Palace, once the seat of power and home to its rulers. Some other important landmarks around Piazza San Marco … [Read more...]

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