A Guide To Doge's Palace

1. Things to do / highlights

Once you enter the grounds of the stunning Doge’s Palace, you will be overwhelmed by its gorgeous Victorian Gothic architectural design, and when you start walking through the stone-hard walls, you will experience a journey to the past, leading you to the 13th-century. To guide you with what to expect, here is a list of things that you should not miss out while in Doge’s Palace.

The Museum

Doge’s Palace is not only a Victorian building, but it is also a museum that houses a plethora of artworks from great Italian artists. Some of the most famous artworks you’ll find in this structure include Ascent of the Blessed and Hell by Hieronymus Bosch, The Lion of Saint Mark by Vittore Carpaccio, Allegory of the League of Cambrai by Palma il Giovane, The Venetian Victory over the Turks in the Dardanelli by Pietro Liberi, and a lot more.

Rotating exhibits

Aside from permanent exhibits, Doge’s Palace is home to rotating exhibits. Depending on the time of your visit, you might be able to catch some masterpieces from artists around the world.

Prisons

When you think about the medieval times, you may get a picture of creepy dungeons and prison cells. It’s no different in Doge’s Palace. As this structure was once the seat of government, its no wonder that it has prisons for criminals in the past. Some of the cells in Doge’s Palace even have remnants of the dark ages.

Educational activities

If you visit Doge’s Palace with your family, friends, or schoolmates, you will surely have lots of fun with the museum’s interactive and informational programs. If you want, you can even hold a birthday party at the palace. Let the management know so that they can prepare the multitude of activities and games for you.

2. What to eat

Doge’s Palace is too big not to have a museum cafe. You will be thrilled to know that, yes, it does have a lovely cafe where you can fill your tummy with hearty meals in between the touring. Ristòart Café brings you delightful treats.

Club sandwiches

If you are not in a mood for heavy meals, and you’re just into some hearty light snack, you can gorge on delicious club sandwiches in Ristòart Café. These sandwiches are made from the freshest greens, tomatoes, and other vegetables. It is packed with ham, cheese, and eggs, as well.

Lasagna

We all know that Italians love their pasta dishes and they have a multitude of pastas. Each type is distinct to a particular recipe, Aside from bolognese, spaghetti, carbonara, and pasta Alfredo, you should try the sumptuous lasagna at this cafe. If you are not familiar with what lasagna is, it is a red-sauced dish that utilizes layers of flat-pasta. It has a sweet, spicy, and somehow sour taste because of the fresh tomatoes added to it. Plus, it has ground beef for protein.

Wine

Italy is known for its vast rolling plains and agricultural lands with enormous vineyards. Because of its natural topography, one of the biggest industries in this country is the wine industry and other alcoholic beverages industry. Wine, or Vino, is so popular in the country that even cafes offer them. You can choose whether you like a dark red wine, white wine, or a mild rosée.

3. Things to buy

You cannot end your Doge’s Palace tour without scoring some delightful souvenirs. You can do some shopping at Museum Store.

Books

Museum Store of Doge’s Palace has a wide selection of books for sale. Some are even in foreign languages.

Local crafts

Local retailers are some of the major suppliers for Doge’s Palace Museum Store. Here, you’ll find locally made goods that you can bring home for yourself or your loved ones. From home decor to accessories, and even soaps and scented candles.

Jewelry

Aside from locally made goods, the store also sells fine jewelry that is made by professional and famous Italian artists.

4. Travelers tips

Make friends with other tourists

Whether you are visiting the museum alone or with members of the family or friends, you might want to complete the whole touristy experience by sharing it with other tourists. Aside from learning about the Italian culture and the Venitian Victorian age, you might want to gain new friends after your tour.

Wear your Instagram-worthy OOTDs

Indeed, the palace exhibits beauty at every corner. It is the perfect backdrop that every millennial wants for their Instapics. You might want to wear your most fashionable OOTDs that compliment the aesthetic of this structural masterpiece.

5. How to get there

Hail a cab

Just like most cities in the world, one of the best modes of transportation that guarantee tourists a hassle-free transfer is a taxi. You can find them everywhere in Venice. To drop by Doge’s Palace, you can just hail a cab and pay a price that reflects on the taxi’s meter.

Venice water taxi

Because Venice has an elaborate canal system, water taxis are extremely popular in the city. They can take you to different points in Venice at an affordable fare. Depending on your location, you can ride a water taxi or water bus to Doge’s Palace. You need to hire your ride that’s en route to San Zaccaria as it is within walking distance to the Victorian landmark.

Tour packages

If you book a tour package, getting to the destination will not be a problem as you will get an easy pick up from your hotel and a drive back to it, once the tour is done.

6. Doge's Palace information

Doge's Palace

Address: Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Cost: 28 USD (fees include other nearby museums)

Official website: Doge’s Palace

Department of tourism: Visit Venice