Doge Palace

14th century1340Italy

CountryItaly

RegionVenice

Period14th century

Year Built1340

About Doge Palace

The residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic. The Bridge of Sighs connects it to the prison. Built in Venetian Gothic style with pink and white marble. Casanova was imprisoned here and managed to escape.

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