Overview
Next to Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace served for a thousand years as the residence of Venice's Doge and the seat of the Republic's government. A 14th-century Venetian Gothic masterpiece, its striped exterior in pink Verona marble and white Istrian stone is iconic. Inside lie Tintoretto's 'Paradise' (the world's largest canvas painting), Veronese's ceiling frescoes, the Golden Staircase, and the four Doges' chambers. Cross the Bridge of Sighs to the old prisons where Casanova once escaped from the Piombi cells. Admission about EUR 30 (combined St. Mark's museum ticket). On the east side of Piazza San Marco.
Travel Tips
The Secret Itineraries tour visits Casanova's cell and the torture chambers - book in advance.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Venice, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Italy on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Venice with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Venice 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Doge's Palace
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Bridge of Sighs
A 17th-century Baroque bridge connecting the Doge's Palace to the old prison.
📍 64m away
St Mark's Basilica
Venice's iconic Byzantine-style basilica famed for its gold mosaics.
📍 94m away
Ca' d'Oro
The most ornate Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, nicknamed the 'House of Gold'.
📍 912m away
Ca' Rezzonico
An 18th-century Grand Canal palace now housing the Museum of 18th-Century Venice.
📍 1.2km away
Things to Do in Venice
Gondola Ride
Glide through Venice's small canals and Grand Canal aboard an iconic gondola for 30 minutes. About EUR 80-120 per gondola (up to 5)
Carnival Mask-Making Workshop
Craft and paint your own Carnival mask in the city that invented them. About EUR 40-60
Lagoon Island Hopping (Burano-Murano-Torcello)
Day boat tour visiting Burano, Murano, and Torcello, with glass demonstrations and the Lace Museum. About EUR 25-45