Photo: Palace Ducale Italy
The Palace Ducale is a gothic palace in the town of Venice, Veneto in Italy, Europe.
The majority of the Palace Ducale was constructed from 1309 to 1424 on 9th century origins and it is a Gothic-Renaissance fantasia of pink and white marble. This is a symbol of the prosperity and power attained during Venice's most glorious period.The Palace Ducale in Veneto, Italy was home to the the Doge of Venice up until 1797. Not only was the Palace Ducale in Veneto, Italy a residence but it was also the White House, Senate, torture chamber and a prison all rolled into one.
As you can see in today's world, the Palace Ducale in Italy has become a major tourist attraction for both the people and the birds. The main entrance is under the portico facing the water which opens into a large courtyard.
The ceilings inside of the Palace Ducale are lavished with gold and great works of art done by some of Venice's greatest artists. ... continue below the picture...
Palace Ducale Italy
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Palace Ducale Italy
... The guided tour of the Palace Ducale in Veneto, Italy takes you to some very private apartments which go through secret passageways to torture chambers.
This is one attraction in Italy that you do not want bypass as you learn of some great historic stories that took place in early centuries behind these walls.
The Palazzo Ducale in the Piazza San Marco, San Marco in Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe.
Technical Information:
I photographed this photo with the digital SLR camera model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, aperture of f/7.1, exposure time of 1/200 sec. on ISO 100, as always I used a original Canon Lens, the focus lenght for this picture was 24mm.
The Palace Ducale is a gothic palace in the town of Venice, Veneto in Italy, Europe.
