Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), Venice, Italy
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The bridge that connects the Venetian Prison with the Palace is called the Bridge of Sighs, because the prisoners who were sent to jail or executed saw moonlight for the last time. Quite sorrowful.
Address:
Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venice, Italy
Price:
Visit the website for info on ticket prices.
Opening Hours:
Daily from 9am to 7pm.
On the web:
http://www.tickitaly.com/galleries/doges-palace-venice.php
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