Doge's+Palace

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two pics of the Doge palace (alex) It was the seat of govermentof the former Venetian republic. eastern wing is conected to bridge of sighs (cover). built from about 1309 to1424. there is lots of art in the palace. it is connected to a prison.(alex)

(Tecun and Brett) 4-7-09: This is the front of doges palace. 1. It was the home of the Doge. 2. It was used in the system of electing Doges for 1 thousand years. 3.the 36 capitals on the lower colonnade of the building. 4.Spavanto,Scarpagnino and Bartolomeo Monopola completed the courtyard in around 1600. 5. The Doges Palace is an ancient ruin of Venice,Itally.

Eray 4/7/09

1: Doge's living quarters were located on the second floor. 2: State security rooms were located on the third floor. 3: In 1574, the palace was badly damaged by fire. 4: The building is now preserved as a museum. 5: The palace was repaired, returning it to its original gothic style. Eray 4/7/09 6: Sort of an Alcatraz, Parliament, and White House combined. Eray 4-19-09

FACTS:  1. In Italian, they call it // Palazzo Ducale di Venezia. //  2. It was under construction from 1309 to 1424.  3. The Doge’s Palace was full of art.  4. It was combined with a jail. 5 The Bridge of Sighs protrudes from the right of the Doge’s Palace. (austin 4-7-09)

 Constructed in 814 A.D   The full width of the back wall in the Grand Council Chamber is covered with the world’s largest oil on canvass painting. It was completed in 1577.   The Palace was the seat of government of the former Venetian Doge's Republic.  The eastern wing, on the Rio del Palazzo, was constructed between 1301-40 while the western wing, on the Piazetta, was added between 1340 and 1450  <span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; text-decoration: none; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; text-underline: none;">The northern side of the palace adjoins Saint Mark's Cathedral <span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Times New Roman; text-decoration: none; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; textunderline: none;"> Pictures and facts from http://www.venice-sights.co.uk/doges-palace.htm (Katie, Caroline, Kelly 4/8/09)

(Austin 4/29/09)