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Doge's Palace · Venice

# Palazzo Ducale

The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) stands on St Mark's Square, between the Basilica and the lagoon. For almost a thousand years it was the heart of the Republic of Venice: the residence of the Doge, the seat of the Great Council, the law courts and the prisons.

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Tours

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## How to visit Doge’s Palace

### Explore at your own pace: https://dogepalace.venice.it/ticket

Visit the palace independently, from its grand rooms to the Bridge of Sighs. Some entry tickets also include the Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum and Marciana Library.

Our tip: Doge's Palace Fast Track Entry (https://dogepalace.venice.it/experience/doge-s-palace-fast-track-ticket) for the palace and St Mark’s Square museums in one ticket. Fast-track entry does not bypass security checks.

### Visit with a guide: https://dogepalace.venice.it/tour

Discover the stories behind the doges’ rooms and artworks with a guide. Combined tours also visit St Mark’s Basilica: check the itinerary and guide language before booking.

Our tip: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica: Priority Guided Tour (https://dogepalace.venice.it/experience/doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-basilica-guided-tour) for a guided visit to both landmarks. Choose your tour language and check the meeting point on the offer.

### Combine several visits: https://dogepalace.venice.it/pass

Visit Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica with a combo, or add the Campanile with the St Mark’s Square Pass. The Venice Museums Pass also covers Ca’ Rezzonico, Ca’ Pesaro and the Murano Glass Museum.

Our tip: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fast-Track Combo (https://dogepalace.venice.it/experience/doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-basilica-combo) if the palace and basilica are your priorities. Compare individual prices and check each visit’s reservation rules.

## Visitor Information

Everything you need to know before you arrive.

### About the Doge's Palace Read more

### Opening Hours

### Location

### Last Entry

### Access

### Photos

### Transport

### Opening Hours

Daily 09:00 - 18:00

### Location

Piazza San Marco 1

### Last Entry

17:00 daily

### Access

Elevators available

### Photos

Allowed without flash

### Transport

Vaporetto: San Zaccaria

## Plan Your Entry

Essential details for a smooth visit to Palazzo Ducale.

### Opening Hours

Opening hours and closing days
https://dogepalace.venice.it/opening-hours

### How to Get There

Directions, metro, bus and parking
https://dogepalace.venice.it/how-to-get-there

### What to See

Palace rooms, artworks and highlights
https://dogepalace.venice.it/what-to-see

### Useful Info

Accessibility, clothing and tips
https://dogepalace.venice.it/useful-info

Image: Doge's Palace facade on St Mark's Square (https://dogepalace.venice.it/assets/story-V4yVesc0.webp)

## 810 – 1340: From Fortress to Gothic Landmark

The first structure on this site was a 9th-century fortified castle, built to protect the Doge following the move of the government from Malamocco to Rialto. This early Byzantine stronghold featured thick walls and corner towers. By the mid-14th century, the Republic’s growing wealth demanded a more prestigious seat. Construction began on the southern wing facing the lagoon, introducing the distinctive Venetian Gothic style. This phase moved away from defensive architecture toward the open, airy loggias you see today. The Palace became the ultimate symbol of the Serenissima’s maritime dominance, functioning as the residence of the Doge, the seat of government, and the court of justice for the entire Venetian empire.

- The Scala d’Oro staircase
- Tintoretto’s Paradiso
- The Bridge of Sighs
- Casanova’s Prison Cell

Explore the Palace (https://dogepalace.venice.it/history)

## The Palace by the Numbers

Key facts about Venice's seat of power.

1923

Opened as a museum

22m

Width of Tintoretto’s Paradiso

1

Piazza San Marco Address

60min

Avg. Secret Itinerary duration

## Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to help you book.

### What are the current opening hours?

### How do I skip the lines?

### Which ticket type should I buy?

Read all FAQs: https://dogepalace.venice.it/faq

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