One of the top places to see in Venice is the Doge’s Palace, or Palazzo Ducale, on Saint Mark’s Square. For centuries the Doge’s Palace was the home of Venice’s ruler, or Doge, and the government headquarters of the Venice Republic.
Because of its popularity, the Doge’s Palace can be very crowded during the day so the best time to visit is usually at opening time, 8:30 (or 9:00 in winter), before it’s filled with tour groups. Early morning is also a nice time to see Saint Mark’s Squa… (View original article)