{"id":73,"date":"2020-09-13T15:37:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-13T14:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viperfish.eu\/slow-venice\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2023-08-22T10:49:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:49:20","slug":"st-marks-square-the-doges-palace-and-the-basilica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.slow-venice.com\/de\/slow-venice-itineraries\/st-marks-square-the-doges-palace-and-the-basilica\/","title":{"rendered":"Der Markusplatz, der Dogenpalast und die Markusbasilika: Vergangene Macht und ewiger Mythos"},"content":{"rendered":"

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St. Mark\u2019s Square, the Doge\u2019s Palace and the Basilica.
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In St. Mark\u2019s square, once the center of Venetian political power, we\u2019ll visit its most famous monuments: St. Mark\u2019s Basilica, the Doge's Palace with the Bridge of Sighs, and the Prisons.<\/p>\n

The 'Golden Basilica'\u2014 that takes its name from the millions of gold-leaf mosaic tiles that line its soaring walls\u2014 was originally created as the Doge\u2019s Chapel. It was the site of splendid rites and processions; still today it is a glorious synthesis of Byzantine and Western art. Next to it stands the grand Doge\u2019s Palace, the former seat of the government and residence of the Doge (head of state), the Palace of Justice, and the Prisons. As we wander the impressive halls, splendidly decorated by Venetian Renaissance masters, we\u2019ll trace the most important events of Venetian history and learn the fascinating story behind the myth of the political perfection of Venice.<\/p>\n

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