Doge's Palace

I am sure you know at least one of the highlights of Venice.....One of the biggest ones is definitely “St. Marc Square”, but do you know what the highlight of St. Marc Square is? I would say The Doge Palace. Now why? The tapping sound your feet make as they meet the marble floors, the columns that reach as high as you can see, the beautiful statues that greet you inside and out, the paintings that show you history, and the gorgeous views from the top of the palace. The Doge’s Palace has a long history, and we learned a lot about the way of life in Venice a long time ago.

You might be asking, who is the Doge? He is someone who is responsible to rule over Venice, and he was elected by the public of Venice. He had to be nice and everyone had to like him. A way to be elected was by being kind towards others and agree with all the decisions that the people make. Most Doge’s were very old and lived four to five years maximum before they died.

If you ever go to Venice, I highly recommend you visit the Doge’s Palace and walk through a palace that holds the history of the city on water.

Geraldine Lekszton and Charlotte Rupp