Doge's Palace

The Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale in Italian) is one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. The first palace was built on this spot in the 9th century, but was destroyed by a fire. The Gothic palace that stands in St. Mark’s Square today dates back to the 14th century. Since the 16th century, it’s been linked to the New Prison by the (in)famous Bridge of Sighs.