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The Doge's Palace Exterior
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If you don't have the time to tour the Doge's Palace, stroll around the building and note some of the details. The 15-century Gothic Porta della Carta use to be the main entrance to the palace. It leads to the internal courtyard which you can enter even without a ticket to the museum.
The balcony facing the Piazzetta features a lion, a symbol of Venice. The main entrance to the palace is around the corner. If you decide to enter the museum, read more about visiting the Doge's Palace.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Dec 03, 2004