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 Venetian Paintings |
52 Piazza San Marco (Ala napoleonica) Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5625 / +39 41 240 5211 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
There is a silent and almost respectful ambiance in this museum. Visitors enter by means of a staircase, originally built as a grand entrance to the Napoleonic royal palace. From here, the tour continues through neoclassical rooms, the Royal Palace, the Canoviana Collection, Venetian Civilization, Antique Art, and Renaissance Bronze. There are many sculptures by Canova and decorative objects by Francesco Hayez. Venezia by Jacopo De' Barbari can be admired in the entrance. Admission: EUR 12 (for all the museums of Piazza San Marco). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works Of Art |
San Marco 1 Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento, Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 0412 715 911 http://www.museicivicivenezian... |
Located next to the Basilica di San Marco, the Doge's Palace has been the symbol of Venice's political life and public administration for hundreds of years. The building has been continuously evolving into its present form since 1340, even though its foundations date back to the early Middle Ages (10th century). Considered a masterpiece of the Gothic style, it has been destroyed many times, most notably during the fire of 1106. It was rebuilt by Barbarossa in 1177 and modified over the time by the different Dogi reigning in Venice. More than a palace, the Palazzo Ducale is an extensive infrastructure, comprising the apartments of the doge (often used as an exhibition space), the government quarters and the palace of justice. When visiting the palace, many parts are worth the detour. In the Museo dell'Opera, you'll see the remaining pieces of the building's medieval facades as well as a collection of sculptures dating from the 14th and 15th Centuries. Before heading towards the Doge's apartments, you'll enter the magnificent courtyard. Take some time to walk alongside the Loggias to enjoy the various angles of the Palazzo. In addition to the Institutional Chambers and the Prisons, take some time to see the great collection of weapons and armaments in the Armoury. Admission: EUR 13 - includes admission to all the museums in Piazza San Marco plus one other museum run by the Musei Civici Veneziani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fundamental stage of Italian art history |
Accademia, Dorsoduro Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 2247 |
Located in the old church and school of the Carità , this building was partly built in 1100 and finished in the 14th century. The Academy of Fine Arts was started here by the Napoleonic government. In its 24 rooms, it displays works of Italian art, by artists such as Andrea Mantegna, Piero Della Francesca, Cosmè Tura, and Giovanni Bellini. Other artists include Giorgione, Tintoretto, Paris Bordone, and Moretto Da Brescia and lots more. Admission: EUR 6.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Important Book Collection |
7 Piazzetta San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 520 8788 / +1 41 240 7211 http://marciana.venezia.sbn.it/ |
Started in 1468 from Cardinal Bessarione's collection, this museum houses Venice's most important book collection, which includes manuscripts, miniatures and texts. The first example of Classical architecture in Venice, the building contains an abundance of sculptures, which are inspired by classic mythology. It's also home to many works by important Venetian artists. It is arranged over two floors, which are linked by a staircase that is reminiscent of the Golden Staircase in the Ducal Palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Famous Basilicas |
San Marco 328 Piazza San Marco Venice 30124 Italy +39 41 522 5205 / +39 41 522 5697 http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ |
Started in the 9th Century, this church's architecture shows an eastern and Byzantine influence: note the golden altarpiece and the 13th and 14th-century mosaics that illustrate the cycles of the Bible. The magnificent domes date from the 12th Century. The Basilica houses the Marciano Museum, which contains the original bronze horses, copies of which are now on the terrace. Admission to Basilica: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 World-Famous Piazza |
St. Mark's Square Venice 30124 Italy |
Piazza San Marco is Venice's most famous square. What appears to be a rectangle is actually a trapezium, and when you look up at the basilica, the piazza seems enormous, although it is only 175m long. On both sides of the piazza are the "Procuratie" buildings, which housed the procurators of San Marco. The oldest of these (probably built by Codussi) are on your left when you face the basilica; Longhena built the ones on the right later, in 1640. The most recent buildings, commissioned by Napoleon in 1810, lie behind. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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