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Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale, built in 1340 (and extended later).
The Four Tetrachrs
The Four Tetrachrs are the four rulers that simultaneously governed the Roman Empire. The statue is from the 4th century, made in Porphyry and was originally in Constantinople.
Basilica di San Marco
Another detail from the Basilica's facade.
Detail on Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale: a detail on one of the columns (the same column as the Judgment of Solomon).
Palazzo Ducale
Unfortunately, the palace was closed. Not enough tourists?
Narthex of the Basilica
Arch of Paradise above the entrance to the Basilica.
Piazzetta di San Marco
Basilica di San Marco
A detail on the southern facade of the Basilica
Porta della Carta
Built in 1438–43, probably by Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon. Doge Francisco Foscari is kneeling before the Lion.
Piazzetta di San Marco
The Piazzetta between the Doge's Palace and Jacopo Sansovino's Biblioteca with the two columns with Saint Theodore and the winged lion.
Campanile
Built in the 10th-16th century, and rebuilt in 1902 after the original one collapsed. Originally a watchtower and a "lighthouse".
Narthex of the Basilica
Mosaic in the narthex, depicting Death of Noah, the Tower of Babel (1200s) and the Story of Abraham (1230).
Palazzo Ducale
Ponte dei Sospiri
Prisoners were taken through this bridge to the prison.
Piazza San Marco
Piazza in the times of Covid, wonderfully empty.
Basilica di San Marco
From the 11th century, inspired by Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Basilica di San Marco
The roof of the Basilica with Saint Mark, his winged lion and the protecting angels.
St. Alipius Gate
West facade of the Basilica with the symbols of the four evangelists.
West Facade of the Basilica
Depiction of the procession bringing St. Mark's relics to the Basilica, above St. Alipius Gate, probably from the 13th century.
Libreria Acqua Alta
Well, some people call treating the books like this charming. I don't.
Scuola Grande di San Marco
A trompe-l'oeil archway detail on the facade.
Scuola Grande di San Marco
More great optical illusions on the facade.
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
This marble church was built between 1481 and 1489, designed by Pietro Lombardo.
Ponte dei Sospiri
The view from this bridge was the last view of Venice that convicts saw before their imprisonment. Even the window bars are made of stone.
Ponte dei Sospiri
The Bridge of Sighs connects the Doge's Palace with the New Prison.
Procuratie Vecchie
Procurator of Saint Mark was the second most prestigious title (after the Doge). This was their office.
Procuratie Vecchie
The facade is made of Istrian limestone.
Basilica di San Marco
Basilica at night.
Ponte di Rialto
The oldest of the main four bridges in Venice. Finished in 1591.
Santa Maria Formosa
Built in 1492.
Santi Giovanni e Paolo
The interior of one of the largest churches in Venice, completed in 1430s. 25 doges are buried in this church.
Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Tomb of Jacopo e Lorenzo Tiepolo, two doges, who dies in 1249 and 1275, respectively.
A mascaron
Santa Maria Formosa. A mascaron above the main door to the campanile.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Snail's staircase. Another hidden gem.
Campanile di Santo Stefano
Well, that is a very tilted bell tower.
Piazza San Marco
Ca d'oro
Ca d'oro or the Golden house. One of the best examples of Venetian Gothic architecture. It used to be gilded, therefore its name.