Behind the scene: the secret itinerary in the Doge's Palace

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Behind the scene: the secret itinerary in the Doge's Palace
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

An intriguing journey in the mysterious backstage of the Venetian politics: let’s explore the ancient tower of the former castle, from the humid dungeons up till the top, through secret passages, into Torture Chamber and follow Casanova’s footsteps.

The backstage of power: the life in prison and the incredible escape of Giacomo Casanova.

ITINERARY

The secret itinerary is an extraordinary chance of completing the tour of the Institutional part of the Doge’s Palace and get a full vision of teh Venetian history.

The Doge’s Palace was not only the seat of government, but also the Palace of Justice. Justice was administrated in a modern and effective way in the Official Chambers (open to the public without restictions), and in the so called secret part of the Doge’s Palace, situated inside one of the ancient towers of the ducal castle (reservation is mandatory).

This is a unique chance to go deeper into the history of Venice, its efficient socal organization and its system of justice. From courtyard, we enter the  Pozzi, (Wells) the hadest cells where one could hardly survive, we climb a narrow staircase in order to reach the offices of burocracy. We see the  Chamber of Tortures and then we enter the Piombi, the prison under the roof of the Palace, where the famous Giacomo Casanova escaped form. We can also take a look at the attic of the huge Sala del Maggior Consiglio (Room of the Great Council). Finally we continue the institutional itinerary onto the Brdge of Sighsand the New Prisons.

The secret itinerary is an extraordinary chance of completing the tour of the Institutional part of the Doge’s Palace and get a full vision of teh Venetian history.

Discover  here a kids-friendly version of the tour