Tag / Doge’s Palace
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Escapes from the Venetian Prisons
Related Tours Introduction to Venice Anyone visiting the Doge’s Palace in Venice will also experience its famous prisons. The former jail is connected to the stately halls of the Palace by the Bridge of Sighs, a covered passage built across the Rio di Palazzo, the canal that flows between the two buildings. The Bridge of… -
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Ruskin’s Stones of Venice, today
Related Tours Venice 101Museums and Churches Many writers, poets, and artists of the past centuries were enthralled by the beauty of Venice and depicted this unique city in their works. Probably none of them, however, dedicated more time and passion to describing the “Paradise of all cities” than John Ruskin. Born in London in 1819,… -
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On the Trail of Marco Polo in Venice
Related Tours Venice 101Museums and ChurchesOff the beaten path Marco Polo: a name that everyone associates with travel and discovery. A lot of research has been conducted on the fabulous account of his journey to China in the 13th century, but not so much is known about Marco himself. Venice, his homeland, has named its…
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