Your ticket for the Doge's Palace in Venice: Experience the history of the lagoon city!

Outside view of the palazzo ducale in Venice at the St Mark's Square

Inner yard of the palazzo ducale with stairs in Venice at the St Mark's Square

Pillars inside the palazzo ducale in Venice at the St Mark's Square

Highlights

Doge's Palace tickets are already included in your Venice City Pass.
No advance booking is required for this attraction - your City Pass is your admission ticket.

Great Council Chamber (Sala del Maggior Consiglio): This impressive hall is one of the largest in Europe and a highlight of the Doge's Palace.
Golden Hall (Sala del Collegio): The Golden Hall served as a reception hall for high-ranking visitors and is known for its opulent decorations. It is also home to the famous painting ‘Paradise’ by Tintoretto.
Scala d'Oro (Golden Staircase): This elaborate staircase is a masterpiece of Venetian Renaissance architecture.
Doge's Apartment (Appartamento del Doge): Here you can explore the Doge's private rooms, including bedrooms and private reception rooms.
Rooms of the political institutions: Visitors can also explore the rooms where political institutions such as the Great Council and the Small Council met. These include the Senate Hall and the Council of Ten.

The Doge's Palace in Venice: history and significance

What awaits you on site

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The Doge's Palace in Venice, an outstanding example of Gothic architecture, was the seat of the Doge and is now one of the most visited sights in the city. Originally built in the 9th century, the palace served as the residence and political centre of the Republic of Venice. Today's palace was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and impresses with its ornate façade, large inner courtyard and magnificent halls such as the Great Council Chamber and the Golden Hall.

The Bridge of Sighs connects the palace with the prisons and symbolises Venice's justice system. After the loss of political power in the 18th century and the conquest by Napoleon in 1797, the Doge's Palace was used for various purposes. Today it is an important symbol of Venice's former splendour, offering visitors a deep insight into the city's culture and politics through exhibitions on the history of the Maritime Republic and the opportunity to visit the Doge's flat and government rooms.

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Address:
San Marco,1
30124 Venice

Good to know

Opening hours
From 1 November to 31 March: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm (last admission: 5.00 pm)
From 1 April to 31 October: 9.00 am - 07.00 pm (last admission: 6.00 pm)

Accessibility: The lift provides barrier-free access to most areas of the Doge's Palace.
Audio guides: Visitors can use audio guides to receive information and explanations about the history and sights of the Doge's Palace.

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