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...]