One of the main architectural gems of Venice is the Palazzo Ducale, aka Doge's Palace. In its long history, this graceful Gothic-style structure has survived several major fires, been rebuilt, reconstructed and added to with new elem... read more
To the left of the Doge's Palace is the Straw Bridge, so named because barges bringing straw for the prisons docked here. This bridge was built in 1360 and widened in the 19th century. The view from this spot is a breathtaking picture of... read more
St Mark's Square is the main square of Venice. It is roughly divided into St Mark's Square proper and the Piazzetta, a small square between St Mark's Square and the canal. St Mark's Square and the canal. St Mark's Square is fla... read more
The hundred-metre high Campanilla bell tower became a symbol of Venice. It was erected on Roman foundations during the reign of Doge Pietro Tribuno (888-912) and for centuries the bell tower resisted inclement weather and for centuries it stood ag... read more
