![Palazzo Ducale di Venezia - the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91368389.OuL9BWxX.VeniceSep07840.jpg) Palazzo Ducale di Venezia - the Doge's Palace |
![The western façade of the Doge's Palace overlooking Piazzetta San Marco](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91368391.aYsTQA5p.VeniceSep07841.jpg) The western façade of the Doge's Palace overlooking Piazzetta San Marco |
![Loggia of the western façade of the Doge's Palace with the Column of St. Mark and S. Giorgio Maggiore](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91368392.NBXAtYk8.VeniceSep07842.jpg) Loggia of the western façade of the Doge's Palace with the Column of St. Mark and S. Giorgio Maggiore |
![Doge's Palace and the bridge Ponte della Paglia (Bridge of Straw)](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350945.X3wvLh2Y.VeniceSep07130.jpg) Doge's Palace and the bridge Ponte della Paglia (Bridge of Straw) |
![Statue on the south façade of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350946.cI0QYPUB.VeniceSep07131.jpg) Statue on the south façade of the Doge's Palace |
![South Loggia of the Doge's Palace - with posters for an exhibition of Venice and Islam](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350947.F5kueohL.VeniceSep07132.jpg) South Loggia of the Doge's Palace - with posters for an exhibition of Venice and Islam |
![Statue of Eve on the Doge's Palace, Venice](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350949.13LslHnX.VeniceSep07134.jpg) Statue of Eve on the Doge's Palace, Venice |
![Doge's Palace, pink & white marble southern façade](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350950.QZmVEcvu.VeniceSep07135.jpg) Doge's Palace, pink & white marble southern façade |
![Doge's Palace - Palazzo Ducale di Venezia, west façade](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350952.b0QfiPwL.VeniceSep07143.jpg) Doge's Palace - Palazzo Ducale di Venezia, west façade |
![The Doge's Palace of Venice was built 1309-1424](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350954.IO815YkI.VeniceSep07145.jpg) The Doge's Palace of Venice was built 1309-1424 |
![Sculpture group on the tympanum of the western façade of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350953.RUlVHOLA.VeniceSep07144.jpg) Sculpture group on the tympanum of the western façade of the Doge's Palace |
![The Doge kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, tympanum of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350955.Ff5e0Lp7.VeniceSep07146.jpg) The Doge kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, tympanum of the Doge's Palace |
![Palazzo Ducale di Venezia, west façade](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350956.0d6RT3OR.VeniceSep07147.jpg) Palazzo Ducale di Venezia, west façade |
![Sculpture of a soldier wearing only a helment, to the left of the central balcony on the west façade, Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350966.3RmG3FzG.VeniceSep07280.jpg) Sculpture of a soldier wearing only a helment, to the left of the central balcony on the west façade, Doge's Palace |
![Porta della Carta connects the Doge's Palace to St. Mark's Basilica](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350958.dlnY0Qe7.VeniceSep07257.jpg) Porta della Carta connects the Doge's Palace to St. Mark's Basilica |
![Doge Francesco Foscari (r1423-1457) kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, tympanum of the Porta della Carta](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350959.V1KN1e70.VeniceSep07258.jpg) Doge Francesco Foscari (r1423-1457) kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, tympanum of the Porta della Carta |
![Doge's Palace - the Judgement of Solomon on the northwest corner](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350960.iurVZwVJ.VeniceSep07259.jpg) Doge's Palace - the Judgement of Solomon on the northwest corner |
![Porta della Carta (1438-1442) Palazzo Ducale di Venezia](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350961.tyVg1huV.VeniceSep07260.jpg) Porta della Carta (1438-1442) Palazzo Ducale di Venezia |
![Allegory of Fortitude, one of the 4 Cardinal Virtues](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350962.RLArXNVw.VeniceSep07261.jpg) Allegory of Fortitude, one of the 4 Cardinal Virtues |
![The Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling (1885 copy) before the Lion of St. Mark, tympanum of the Porta della Carta](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350963.M8J8CKih.VeniceSep07262.jpg) The Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling (1885 copy) before the Lion of St. Mark, tympanum of the Porta della Carta |
![Archangel sculpture on the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350967.YpS8blTq.VeniceSep07281.jpg) Archangel sculpture on the Doge's Palace |
![Gothic Balcony Window on the upper level of the south façade of the Doge's Palace carved in 1404 by Pier Paolo Dalle Masegne](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350971.kPtQlHka.VeniceSep07712.jpg) Gothic Balcony Window on the upper level of the south façade of the Doge's Palace carved in 1404 by Pier Paolo Dalle Masegne |
![Balcony and loggia of the south façade of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350972.ZbNpGzmo.VeniceSep07713.jpg) Balcony and loggia of the south façade of the Doge's Palace |
![Northern façade of the interior courtyard of the Doge's Palace with the Monopola Portico (L) and Foscari Arch (R)](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350973.AnroiRCR.VeniceSep07714.jpg) Northern façade of the interior courtyard of the Doge's Palace with the Monopola Portico (L) and Foscari Arch (R) |
![Bartolomeo Monopola's clock above the portico overlooking the Doge's Palace courtyard](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350974.WW3itqdd.VeniceSep07715.jpg) Bartolomeo Monopola's clock above the portico overlooking the Doge's Palace courtyard |
![Dome of the Basilica di San Marco behind sculptures on the small spires of the Foscari Arch](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350975.nrRapIOB.VeniceSep07716.jpg) Dome of the Basilica di San Marco behind sculptures on the small spires of the Foscari Arch |
![The sculptures on the Foscari arch representing the Liberal Arts](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350976.ImJUjFHd.VeniceSep07717.jpg) The sculptures on the Foscari arch representing the Liberal Arts |
![The Renaissance Foscari Arch (1608-1615) Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350980.YGumtAdy.VeniceSep07721.jpg) The Renaissance Foscari Arch (1608-1615) Doge's Palace |
![Francesco Maria I della Rovere, the Duke of Urbino, Foscari Arch](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350981.ghyClp6O.VeniceSep07722.jpg) Francesco Maria I della Rovere, the Duke of Urbino, Foscari Arch |
![Bronze sculpture of a page symbolizing fidelity in a niche on the Foscari Arch](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350979.zj3xEhM2.VeniceSep07720.jpg) Bronze sculpture of a page symbolizing fidelity in a niche on the Foscari Arch |
![The Stairs of Giants - Scala dei giganti - leading to the Doge's private quarters](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350982.VHuS0Pgs.VeniceSep07723.jpg) The Stairs of Giants - Scala dei giganti - leading to the Doge's private quarters |
![Lion of St. Mark, the symbol of Venice, over the Scala dei giganti, Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350984.HnVqCZOZ.VeniceSep07726.jpg) Lion of St. Mark, the symbol of Venice, over the Scala dei giganti, Doge's Palace |
![Statue of Mars by Jacopo Sansovino (1565) one of the giants of the staircase](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350983.kwy1QCsJ.VeniceSep07725.jpg) Statue of Mars by Jacopo Sansovino (1565) one of the giants of the staircase |
![Statue of Mars on the Staircase of the Giants in the courtyard of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350977.HA2lSEWG.VeniceSep07718.jpg) Statue of Mars on the Staircase of the Giants in the courtyard of the Doge's Palace |
![Statue of Neptune by Jacopo Sansovino (1565) one of the giants of the staircase](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350978.QupL57P5.VeniceSep07719.jpg) Statue of Neptune by Jacopo Sansovino (1565) one of the giants of the staircase |
![Bronze statue of Adam by Antonio Rizzo in a niche on east side of the the Foscari Arch](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350985.XUvJukdX.VeniceSep07727.jpg) Bronze statue of Adam by Antonio Rizzo in a niche on east side of the the Foscari Arch |
![Renaissance Foscari Arch and Monopola Portico at the north end of the Doge's Palace courtyard](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350986.SiDnGrly.VeniceSep07729.jpg) Renaissance Foscari Arch and Monopola Portico at the north end of the Doge's Palace courtyard |
![Denontie Secrete Contro Chi Occultera Gratie Et Officii O Collunder A Per Nasconder La Vera Rendita D Essi](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350987.XryMkheR.VeniceSep07730.jpg) Denontie Secrete Contro Chi Occultera Gratie Et Officii O Collunder A Per Nasconder La Vera Rendita D Essi |
![Statue of Hercules on the second floor loggia, east side, Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350988.1bpCqh1i.VeniceSep07731.jpg) Statue of Hercules on the second floor loggia, east side, Doge's Palace |
![Statue of Atlas on the second floor loggia, east side, Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350989.Hd13QQs3.VeniceSep07732.jpg) Statue of Atlas on the second floor loggia, east side, Doge's Palace |
![Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro leading to the upper floor of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350990.6Q9E2R8a.VeniceSep07733.jpg) Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro leading to the upper floor of the Doge's Palace |
![Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro leading to the upper floor of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350991.dUEQqLYJ.VeniceSep07734.jpg) Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro leading to the upper floor of the Doge's Palace |
![Carving on the Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro of an old woman, Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350992.0VYbOlvl.VeniceSep07735.jpg) Carving on the Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro of an old woman, Doge's Palace |
![Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro leading to the upper floor of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350993.MnPe7mKS.VeniceSep07736.jpg) Ceiling of the Scala d'Oro leading to the upper floor of the Doge's Palace |
![Statues on top of the Foscari Arch representing the Liberal Arts seen from the upper level of the east wing of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350994.CK8giN83.VeniceSep07737.jpg) Statues on top of the Foscari Arch representing the Liberal Arts seen from the upper level of the east wing of the Doge's Palace |
![Fireplace, Doge's Palace interior](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350995.tt1oCQF2.VeniceSep07738.jpg) Fireplace, Doge's Palace interior |
![Painted ceiling, Doge's Palace interior](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350996.e5osbygc.VeniceSep07739.jpg) Painted ceiling, Doge's Palace interior |
![Suit of Armor, Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350997.vp6nCBVU.VeniceSep07741.jpg) Suit of Armor, Doge's Palace |
![View looking east along the Venice waterfront from the Doge's Palce](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351000.6gPpFopE.VeniceSep07744.jpg) View looking east along the Venice waterfront from the Doge's Palce |
![View looking east along the Venice waterfront from the Doge's Palce](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350999.A7pTPGIt.VeniceSep07743.jpg) View looking east along the Venice waterfront from the Doge's Palce |
![S. Zaccarla pier of the Venice public ferry system](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350998.4DvloYiF.VeniceSep07742.jpg) S. Zaccarla pier of the Venice public ferry system |
![The Courtyard of the Doge's Palace from the upper floor of the South Wing](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351001.5opidxQX.VeniceSep07747.jpg) The Courtyard of the Doge's Palace from the upper floor of the South Wing |
![The East Wing of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351002.KMZfymWM.VeniceSep07748.jpg) The East Wing of the Doge's Palace |
![Rio del Palazzo from the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte del Sospiri)](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351004.XuCvAfEV.VeniceSep07752.jpg) Rio del Palazzo from the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte del Sospiri) |
![The Prison across the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351003.l0EExYAo.VeniceSep07751.jpg) The Prison across the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace |
![The statue of Mars on the Stairway of the Giants](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351005.3Phw4M5V.VeniceSep07754.jpg) The statue of Mars on the Stairway of the Giants |
![The Courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale di Venezia](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351006.FJbZhLAt.VeniceSep07756.jpg) The Courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale di Venezia |
![Loggia of the 2nd Floor of the East Wing of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351007.DK3eZz3U.VeniceSep07757.jpg) Loggia of the 2nd Floor of the East Wing of the Doge's Palace |
![Bridge of Sighs (Ponte del Sospiri) over the canal Rio del Palazzo](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350937.IPx4ivwJ.VeniceSep07121.jpg) Bridge of Sighs (Ponte del Sospiri) over the canal Rio del Palazzo |
![Rio del Palazzo along the east side of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91350938.kMPB8qUg.VeniceSep07122.jpg) Rio del Palazzo along the east side of the Doge's Palace |
![The museums in the Napoleonic Wing of the Procuraties and the Procuratie Nuove are included in the ticket to the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351009.ZS4i0Gwp.VeniceSep07762.jpg) The museums in the Napoleonic Wing of the Procuraties and the Procuratie Nuove are included in the ticket to the Doge's Palace |
![Grand staircase of the Napoleonic wing of the Procuraties, entrance to the museums on St. Mark's Square](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/114833755.WXuDt125.VeniceSep07763.jpg) Grand staircase of the Napoleonic wing of the Procuraties, entrance to the museums on St. Mark's Square |
![Large tondo (circular painting) on the ceiling of the Grand Staircase, Napoleonic wing of the Procuraties](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/114833760.KghatYht.VeniceSep07764.jpg) Large tondo (circular painting) on the ceiling of the Grand Staircase, Napoleonic wing of the Procuraties |
![Galata Morto - Dead Gladiator, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351010.zUEXFpuN.VeniceSep07768.jpg) Galata Morto - Dead Gladiator, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale |
![Galata in Ginocchio - Gladiator on his knee, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351011.9zeo9gQY.VeniceSep07769.jpg) Galata in Ginocchio - Gladiator on his knee, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale |
![Galata in Ginocchio - Gladiator on his knee, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351015.JMqpISso.VeniceSep07771.jpg) Galata in Ginocchio - Gladiator on his knee, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale |
![Galata in Atto di Cadere - Gladiator in the act of falling, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351014.rl1DdQof.VeniceSep07770.jpg) Galata in Atto di Cadere - Gladiator in the act of falling, 2nd C. AD copy of 2nd C. BC original, Museo Archeologico Nazionale |
![Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Piazza San Marco, Venezia](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351016.5w9s0Th4.VeniceSep07773.jpg) Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Piazza San Marco, Venezia |
![Bacchus, Museo Archeologico Nazionale](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351018.YigOyn8S.VeniceSep07775.jpg) Bacchus, Museo Archeologico Nazionale |
![Eros Che Incorda l'Arco - Cupid Stringing His Bow, 2nd C. AD copy of 4th C. BC Greek original](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351019.N2V8xvLK.VeniceSep07776.jpg) Eros Che Incorda l'Arco - Cupid Stringing His Bow, 2nd C. AD copy of 4th C. BC Greek original |
![Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351021.GsJrJe9L.VeniceSep07777.jpg) Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia |
![Madonna col Bambino (Madonna Frizzoni) Giovanni Bellini, 1470-75, Museo Correr, Venezia](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351022.7rPrXUJf.VeniceSep07778.jpg) Madonna col Bambino (Madonna Frizzoni) Giovanni Bellini, 1470-75, Museo Correr, Venezia |
![Museum of the Doge's Palace](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351008.SovQM2a3.VeniceSep07758.jpg) Museum of the Doge's Palace |
![Entrance to the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (National Library of St Mark's)](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91368238.vz2pmzAi.VeniceSep07140.jpg) Entrance to the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (National Library of St Mark's) |
![Large classical statue, Biblioteca Marciana](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91368237.EEMZDy7P.VeniceSep07139.jpg) Large classical statue, Biblioteca Marciana |
![Large classical statue, Biblioteca Marciana](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91368240.u4bp01iY.VeniceSep07141.jpg) Large classical statue, Biblioteca Marciana |
![Ceiling of the Sala Monumentali della Bibioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice](https://a4.pbase.com/o4/93/329493/1/91351017.UbRRU9RZ.VeniceSep07774.jpg) Ceiling of the Sala Monumentali della Bibioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice |