Doge's Palace

"The extraordinary Gothic structure houses Tintoretto's Paradiso—one of the largest paintings in the world—which hangs in the Sala del Maggiore Consiglio." Full review

"An unobtrusive side door halfway down the right wall of the nave in San Marco leads straight into the courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)." Full review

"Visit the interior for the best introduction to the city’s history... the rooms are decorated with frescoes and marble carvings." Full review

"This massive 14th-century palace served as the seat of government and residence of Venice’s doge." Full review

"Venice was all about shimmering exteriors concealing hard-nosed commercial or administrative activity, and the mainly 15th-century Doge’s Palace mirrors this perfectly. " Full review

"It's been rebuilt and expanded over the years, so it's really a conglomeration of multiple buildings and styles." Full review

"Views from the Venetian Lagoon give the Doge's Palace an ethereal look – almost like it's floating on top of water. But it's fitting, as the Doge's Palace has witnessed an intriguing history " Full review

"Don’t be fooled by its genteel Gothic elegance: behind that lacy, pink-chequered facade, the doge’s palace shows serious muscle and a steely will to survive." Full review