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Weekend in Venice…secret itineraries
by admin on Dec.05, 2008, under Venice
Venice is an enchanting city, that deserves more than a single time visit, even in winter.
If you have already visited the Doge’s Palace, Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge, perhaps you are looking for something different for your trip to Venice. You can try the Secret Itineraries to the hidden rooms of the Doge’s Palace.
Imagine to look around the ancient rooms of the Notary Public, where the most important secret archive of Venetian Republic was kept, or the Office of the Cancellier Grande, who had lot of powers (he was the only magistrate directly elected by the Maggior Consiglio) and the splendid Room of the Secret Chancery, with closets housisng public acts and secret deeds, decorated with coat of arms and names of the various chancellors.
Feel the shudder entering to the Torture Room (also known as Agony Room) directly linked to the prisons: the famous Piombi that once housed Giacomo Casanova, who related in a book his daring escape.
Also, passing through the attc, with the 16th Century arms collection, get into the Inquisitors Room, which ceiling is decorated by works by Tintoretto. Then, enter to the Room of the three leaders, and finally, through a secret passage inside a wooden closet, enter to the Room of Consiglio dei Dieci. From here, visit is over and you can make the regular tour of Doge’s Palace without guide.
The secret itineraries of the Doge’s Palace inVenice are a unique occasion to get closer to the history and secrets of ancient Venice. A way to understand intrigues, powers and secrets of one of the most powerful cities in the world.
This kind of itinerary takes place every morning, only upon reservation, for 2 people minimum (maximum 25). Book now your visit to the Secret Itineraries of the Doge’s Palace.