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Doge's Palace - Venice
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The Doge's Palace is one of the symbols of the city of Venice, masterpiece of gothic art, is located in Piazza San Marco; the building of the palace began probably in the 9th century, but the complex underwent a first great restoration, that transformed the original fortress in an elegant palace, in the 12th century, and in 1340 the palace began a radical transformation to the current shape.
Famous are the prisons of the Palace: some are underground, extremely humid and unhealthy, destined to the poor prisoners. This part is named Pozzi (wells). At the last floor of the Palace there were the Piombi: here were locked up the noble, rich or religious prisoners.
After the building of the new prisons, was built also a bridge, that connected them to the Palace (seat of the law court ), the famous Bridge of Sighs.
In 1923 the Palace became a museum: today it accommodates important works of Italian and European artists, among which Tintoretto, Hieronymus Bosch, Paolo Veronese.
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Hotel Nuovo Teson * * * Venice
From Hotel Nuovo Teson, you can walk to Saint Mark’s Square in just 2 minutes or discover the surrounding islands with a water bus from the nearby Arsenale station.
This friendly, central, 2-star hotel can assist you with your travels and enjoyment while in Venice. Helpful, multilingual staff ca ...
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Hotel Rialto * * * * Venice
In the historic, artistic, and commercial heart of Venice, the hotel occupies a unique and enviable position, overlooking the Grand Canal and just across from Rialto Bridge, one of the most beautiful spots of the city.
It is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel to the wonderful Saint Mark's Squar ...
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Hotel Carlton - Grand Canal * * * * Venice
Boasting a truly unique location and a recently-renewed structure, this elegant hotel is characterized by its 100 windows overlooking the famous Grand Canal with its magnificent palaces.
The hotel blends a stylish selection of pastel shades, Venetian stuccoes, lamps made of Murano glass, and fun ...
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