Doge's Palace Palazzo Ducale
The Doge's Palace is a palace, art museum, and museum of a public entity in Venice. It is an Italian national heritage site that was commissioned by the Republic of Venice and is named after the Doge of Venice.
Planning a visit
The palace is 394 km from Rome and 8 km from Venice Marco Polo Airport. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sites such as the Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Basilica, St Mark's Campanile, Santa Maria della Salute, or the Rialto Bridge, all of which are within 0.6 km.
Between April and October, the palace is open from 08:30 to 19:00, while from November to March, it is open from 08:30 to 17:30. Adult tickets cost €20 and reduced tickets are €14. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 43 | 55 | 77 | 80 | 92 | 66 | 84 | 101 | 98 | 88 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
