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    Palazzo Ducale - Courtyard

    Palazzo Ducale

    4.5(142 reviews)
    77.2 km

    Palazzo Ducale or the Doge's Palace was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Venice. Ducale or…read moreDoge means Duke. The Duke was the highest governing position in Venice, and this is once where they lived. While strolling St. Mark's Square I already admired the beauty of the building. The building has gothic architecture with influences from the Byzantine times, Islamic and European Medieval styles. My camera does not do its' beauty justice. The tickets to Doge's Palace are time entry tickets, but they didn't seem to be too strict compared to other museums. Tickets are 37€/person. There is a baggage check in area for large items like a backpack, at no cost. It's nice because my boyfriend and I left our stuff there, even things that weren't required to be checked so we walked around more lightly. I only kept my phone for photos. One of the first things I remember seeing is the snitch mailbox. In the olden days the citizens were encouraged to rat on one another and they can leave anonymous tips for the government here. Unfortunately as a result many were wrongfully imprisoned... and there is a full on prison in the later ends of the tour. It was really scary to walk through. On a more positive note, there had the most stunning golden staircase and one of the most incredible largest paintings in the world, the Il Parasido by Jacopo Tintoretto. A must visit when visiting Venice!

    Situated between the Basilica di San Marco and the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront, the Palazzo…read moreDucale, or Doge's (Duke's) Palace, is arguably the jewel in the crown. It was the seat of the government of Venice for centuries and hosted various government institutions, including the Great Council and the Council of Ten, which controlled the affairs of the republic. Its façade featured intricate marble reliefs, elegant arches, and decorative elements that showcased the beauty of the place where my partner, our friend, family members, and I had gotten self-guided tickets without a reservation last Saturday and moved quickly. One entered the palazzo through a door next to the Lagoon into an enormous courtyard and the Arco Foscari. Here we saw the mix of styles that made up the palace, as successive doges tried to make the palace ever more magnificent. Inside, one can explore a series of opulent rooms, grand halls, and ornate chambers adorned with exquisite artworks, stunning frescoes, and elaborate ceilings. Notable rooms include the Doge's apartments, the Hall of the Great Council, and the Chamber of the Council of Ten. Plan a minimum of two hours to get a good bit of history, which is a living echo of a world that helped shape Europe. We can recommend.

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    Palazzo Ducale - The courtyard of the Doge's Palace

    The courtyard of the Doge's Palace

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    Museo del Vetro - One of the first few rooms in this small museum

    Museo del Vetro

    3.1(15 reviews)
    74.4 km

    Murano is synonymous with Venetian glasswork and I came bubbling with expectations to the island…read morevia a very crowded vaporetto on a sunny spring morning. Even before setting foot on shore I could see the glass souvenir stores, signs for showrooms and glimpses of workshops down alleys. From a number of online sources this museum was listed as a stop to learn more about the history and background of Venetian glass and although some reviews gave it a meh rating I decided to come check it out for myself. For a museum on an island full of glass artwork, I agreed with prior assessments in that there were relatively fewer glass pieces than I expected, and the museum itself wasn't extensive, comprising of about a dozen rooms and taking only about 1 hour to walk thru at a leisurely pace. There were some general history placards placed in the rooms and the path of the glass exhibits followed chronologically. Being such a popular destination the museum felt a bit haggard in the condition of the floors, though the overall atmosphere was still clean and calmer than the busy streets closer to the glass shops. Not sure that I'd recommend coming by unless you had extra time in Venice, there are many other sights around the island and beyond to check out that would probably be more arresting. Tickets can be purchased individually for €10 adult, €7.50 discounted for children, students or adults over 65. You can also purchase tickets in combination with the Burano Lace Museum for €12, or as the Museum Pass for $40 which includes a single entry over course of 6 months to several other city/civic museums including the museums in Saint Mark's Square and several others. Worth it if you plan on checking out the glass museum, Doge's Palace and one more museum, as a ticket to the palace is €30 by itself. They don't allow backpacks or jackets inside though free lockers are provided. Bathrooms are available on the premises.

    Though I'm a nerd, I'm not crazy about museums. And I'm not into glass. However, this museum was…read morepretty cool. We saw old glass, new glass... I guess it's worth 10 euro/person... barely. It would be a better deal if they charged 5 euro/person or included the audio tour (that was extra, so we didn't do it). Still, the Musel del Vetro is an OK place to spend 30 minutes.

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    Museo del Vetro - Glass lamps

    Glass lamps

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    Peggy Guggenheim Collection - June 22, 2025.

    Peggy Guggenheim Collection

    4.4(89 reviews)
    77.9 km
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    Just a delightful day & experience. We stayed right nearby, which was a treat in itself, but loved…read moreseeing the entire collection & home. I do think 7 dollars pp for the headset is asking a bit too much following a fairly generous admission fee. If you purchase tickets for after something like 3:30 pm, you can enter at any time after that until last entry, so that was nice. Free small lockers for your jackets. They will not allow or hold luggage, I mention this because we wanted to visit before our Airbnb was ready, but unfortunately did not see that nearby there were luggage storage places. We could have used our wasted waiting time better. While I am not a huge fan of modern art, it was so nice to see the inside & terrace/dock of the estate and learn about her dear daughter, Pegeen, who passed away prematurely. I loved the little story about the statue with the detachable phallus that inevitably needed to be soldered on after being stolen many times. A stunning & tranquil corner of Venice.

    Mega over-crowded! We bought tickets online because it may "sell out". I don't think they would…read moreever sell out-seems packing hundreds of people into very small rooms and hallways was just fine. Large student groups of uninterested kids and bougie aficionados with no self-awareness abound. Not sure if the art or people watching was more insufferable. We spent about 20 min inside before we bailed. Also, 90% of the art looks like what second graders produce and parents would hang on a fridge. Want to see art? Walk thru any of the art galleries with photography and oil paintings for sale-far better plan. Not sure how this gets nearly 5 stars. During the very busy season this place must be even more insane. How about limit the crowds, especially for those with the foresight to pre-purchase tickets to avoid what we experienced.

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    Peggy Guggenheim Collection - June 22, 2025.

    June 22, 2025.

    Peggy Guggenheim Collection - Take the ordinary and make it dance   
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    Take the ordinary and make it dance -E.Hemingway

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    Villa Manin - museums - Updated May 2026

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