b'Amazing ArchitectureOne of the many attractive and intriguing in any old city is itsthe left, you are in the middle of the piazza with the Basilica architecture. One of the things about the architecture in Venice isbehind you and the Ducal Palace now on your right. The Doges the fact that it is so beautiful and so diverse in its styles. One ofPalace, or Palazzo Ducale, is a light coloured and unique building thedominatingarchitecturestylesinVeniceisreferredtoasthat takes up one entire side of the Square the oldest, rebuilt Venetian Gothic which, despite how it may sound, is actuallyfrom 1340 onwards. The wing towards St. Marks Square was heavily focused on using light colours and graceful structures. It isbuilt in its present form from 1424 onwards. And the canal-side said that because Venices land has always been carefully used,wing,housingtheDogesapartmentsandmanygovernment that Venetian Gothic buildings were always designed in a wayoffices, dates from the Renaissance and was built between 1483 that meant they werent taking up any more space than theyand 1565. Definitely book a tour to see the Ducal Palace with its needed to. stunning apartments, gardens and libraries.One Palace Plus One PiazzaYou will likely enter the Piazza San Marco, possibly the mostVenice is home to some of famous public square in the world, from the water. Here, at thethe most incredible points of waterfront, is an open space known as the Piazzetta which is flanked by two enormous columns (on this very spot used to beinterest in the whole of public executions!). Luckily, it is now street sellers hawking their wares that draw our attention offering iconic Venetian masks,Europe wooden marionettes and souvenirs all available for purchase. The Piazzetta has the gorgeous San Marco Basilica on the right and the Biblioteca on the left. As you carry on walking around to Cruise & StayWith our Venice Cruise & Stay packages, your flights will always be included. We also offer flights from a number of regional airports throughout the UK giving you much greater flexibility and making your holiday experience as smooth as possible.view venice dealsCRUISENATION SUMMER SUN 201957'