The Doges’ Palace, once home to the elected leader of Venice, the Doge, as well as the city’s political nerve centre, is a must for anyone interested in the history of Venice and its former empire. A merging of Islamic and Gothic styles, the façade dates from 1365. In contrast to the stern fortifications of the castle that was formerly on this site. The interior is more Renaissance in style, dating mainly from the 16th century, when Antonio da Ponte was employed to refurbish the palace after the fire of 1577.
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