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VCE01 - St. Mark Square, Basilica and Doge's Palace
Easter 2010
Saint Mark's Square!!! This square is the undisputed symbol of Venice, the most beautiful living room in the world.
The Venice Basilica, built in the 9th century, maintains the characteristic profile of the Byzantine church, with Greek cross plan and central dome edged with others four round form domes that end with bulbiform little domes. It is the principal church in Venice and was the place where the Doges were ordained.
The Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace, also known as Doge's Palace) was the residence of the Doge up to the fall of the Venetian Republic in I797 a public palace and seat of the administration of justice. the highest and richest symbol of Venetian civilization, of its cultural, military, political and economic history. All historic periods are represented in an extraordinary stratification of structural and decorative elements: from the antique foundations of the original Gothic complex, to the great halls dedicated to political life and decorated by the canvases of Veronese.
Period : from April 1st, to October 31st ,2010
Duration : 2:30 hours
Departure Time : 09:15 am, except
Departure Point : Tour departs from St Mark's square - from APT - Tourist Office located at the entrance to Piazza San Marco, on the side of CorrerMuseum
Language Speaking :
English Every days;
French Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday;
German Monday - Friday;
Spanish Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Saturday - Sunday.