;;doge's palace

The Doges (dukes) ruled Venice and this building, serving as both the Doge's Palace and the seat of government, was Venice's center of power until the Venetian Republic ended in the 18th century. A tour of the building reveals the historic grandeur that accrued to Venice in its role as a major sea power and mercantile center of the Mediterranean.
The Palace was started in the tenth century, later rebuilt and finalized in the fourteenth century. It was damaged by fire in the 16th century when many historically important items were destroyed. It is abandoned now so you can come and hunt for mice that live here.