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Venice, Italy : Palazzo Ducale

The Palazzo Ducale or the Doge’s Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic. It was built in 1340, and extended and modified in the following centuries. It became a museum in 1923, and since then it is a very popular spot for tourists.

My Travel Photography Tip – Wake up early in the morning before sunrise to photograph this area empty and beat the tourist rush.