takes its name from the palace the residence of the Doge , the Venetian state supreme head . Almost nothing remains of the original design , built before 1000 on the basis of pre-existing Roman walls . This ancient building was destroyed by fire.
The current Doge's Palace was built stonemasons Filippo Calendario , Pietro Bazeyo and master Enrico. In 1400-1404 he was a finished facade facing the lagoon , and in 1424 , and the one who went to Saint Mark's Square .To complete the construction of the building were invited to the Florentine and Lombard masters, but most of the buildings in the Gothic style was completed by family members of Bon, Venetian masters - the specialists in marble processing .In 1577 another fire destroyed one wing of the building , and Antonio da Ponte , the founder of the Rialto Bridge , restored the original appearance of the building.
Palace DozheyV center of the eastern facade is a large balcony and made students Sansovino in 1536. Above the balcony lancet window and sculpture Doge Andrea Gritti to the symbol of Venice.
to the left of the facade, overlooking the Saint Mark's Square , open access to the courtyard gate of the Doge's Palace Paper - Porta della Map , created by Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon , in the form of arches , decorated in the upper part of the decorative elements of Gothic style ; site - Doge Francesco Foscari in front of a winged lionand at the top - a statue of Justice,Above the balcony a statue by the sculptor Alessandro Justice Vittoria . It was from this balcony in 1866, was proclaimed the reunification of Venice, the Italian Kingdom.
Paper gates.
the Doge's Palace Courtyard .
gate through a paper can go into an arched gallery Foscari , and then into the courtyard of the Palace of the Doges , the center of which there are two bronze balustrade to the wells of Alfonso Albergetti (1559) and Niccolò dei Conti ( 1556 ) casters guns.
The main facade .
The northern facade with arched gallery FoskariOsnovnoy facade on the east side of the entrance - works by Antonio Rizzo , the end of the XV century, richly decorated by Pietro Lombardo. Two of the facade, which flank the courtyard on the south and west, built of red brick Bartolomeo Manopola in the XVII century.
At the top of the northern facade with arched gallery Foscari installed a clock face , the facade of this two tiers of arches : semi-circular portico , and a lancet in the loggia . In the arched niche galleries are allocated with the ancient statues restored . This is also a baroque facade work Manopola .On the right, on a high pedestal , a monument urbinskomu Duke Francesco Maria della Rovere by Giovanni Bandini ( 1587 ). Before the Giants opened the stairs Foscari Arch initiated by the masters of Beaune in the Gothic style and completed by architect Rizzo in the Renaissance style. On the construction of the statue of St .Mark and other statues of allegorical figures. Next to the stairs is located Giants patio Senators. According to tradition here during ceremonies gathered senators.
Staircase of the Giants .
Giant Staircase takes its name from the two huge statues of Mars and Neptune, which are carved Sansovino and his disciples.It was designed by Antonio Rizzo in the late XV century. At the top of the stairs was accomplished coronation ceremony of the Doge . A staircase leads to the cloister of the second floor.Along the gallery inside the palace and frequent mouth of lions - lions engraved head , which dropped the message and secret denunciations , which were the competence of various agencies.
The Golden Stairs .
In the state rooms of the palace can be reached by stairs Gold , designed by Sansovino in 1538 for Doge Andrea Gritti and finished Skarpanino in 1559. Staircase , covered with gilded stucco work in the old days meant for important guests and dignitaries.
Hall of Scarlatti.
In the hall of dignitaries gathered Scarlatti scarlet tog , waiting for Duke for official ceremonies. Luxury trim of this room was done under the guidance of Pietro Lombardo. The rich wooden ceiling dates to the beginning of the XVI century . On the elegant marble fireplace set the Doge Agostino Barbarigo arms .
Hall of Maps .
Hall of Maps takes its name from the important maps that adorn the walls , made by Giovan Battista Ramnusio in 1540, as well as Francesco Giustino and Grisellini Meneskardi in 1762. In the center of the hall are two large globe, belonging to the XVII century.
Hall College.
In the hall of the College Board collected , consisting of the doge and six councilors, chiefs , head of the Council of Ten and the Supreme Chancellor . Here the most important decisions are taken the government. This hall was designed by Antonio da Ponte in 1574 .The magnificent gilded carved ceiling created by Francesco Bello and is framed paintings of allegorical work by Paolo Veronese , among which stands out above the podium Venice on the throne.
Senate Hall .
Senate Hall was also renovated by Antonio da Ponte . Picture a beautiful ceiling was made Gentlemen of Verona Cristoforo Grade .Inserted in a panel created by various artists, including Tintoretto.
Ten Council Chamber .
in the Council Chamber of Ten met the tribunal , who led the investigation, relating to political crimes against the state. The Tribunal was headed by the Doge , and it consisted of ten members of the Grand Council , and six counselors.Above this room there were prison cells , so-called Piombo , with a lead roof , which once were made Giacomo Casanova , and Giordano Bruno. In the center of the ceiling placed by Paolo Veronese masterpiece Zeus struck by lightning faults, taken away in 1797 by the French in Paris and is still kept in the Louvre.Currently, the site installed a copy of the famous paintings , executed by Jacopo di Andrea.
of the Grand Council Hall .
Hall of the Grand Council occupies the southern wing . Its length is 54 meters, width - 25 meters , height - 15 meters.Its decorated masterpieces by Titian , Veronese , Tintoretto and other famous artists , but they all died in a fire in 1577 . Designed by Antonio da Ponte, the hall was renovated. At present, the wall of the hall is completely covered with paintings of Rye, written by Jacopo Tintoretto and his son Domenico ( 1590 ).On the ceiling is allocated a huge oval painting by Paolo Veronese The Triumph of Venice.
The entrance to the New Prison.
From the halls of the Office of Management and the laws of criminal cases you can get into the corridor, which passes over the bridge of Sighs, thrown over the palace channel leads into the new prison, designed by architect Antonio da Ponte.On the bridge are two corridors : the top is in new prisons , and lower returns on the floor of the portico of the Palace of the Doges . To belong to the old prison Piombo , under the lead roof of the Palace , and Pozzi , located at the water level of the Palace channel, which planted the most dangerous prisoners.Pozzi prison cells because of their wood veneer and miserable space to evoke a sense of grim visitor , and you can easily imagine the mood of those who were imprisoned here .
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