Step into the dark and haunting world of the Prison Palace in Venice. Explore the history of the Venetian Republic through its cells, torture tools, and the infamous Casanova’s jailbreak. Book your small group tour now!
Step into the dark and haunting world of the Prison Palace in Venice. Explore the history of the Venetian Republic through its cells, torture tools, and the infamous Casanova’s jailbreak. Book your small group tour now!
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Circolo Artistico - Palazzo Delle Prigioni - Listen to the myths and legends that still live inside these cold cells and halls.
Along the route, you’ll enjoy the explanation of the powerful “Council of The Ten”, composed of the highest Venice Politicians that oversaw justice in all Venetian domains.
Since the birth of the Republic, Venice has been…
- Circolo Artistico - Palazzo Delle Prigioni - Listen to the myths and legends that still live inside these cold cells and halls.
Along the route, you’ll enjoy the explanation of the powerful “Council of The Ten”, composed of the highest Venice Politicians that oversaw justice in all Venetian domains.
Since the birth of the Republic, Venice has been always careful in the administration of justice, which used to do proudly with its judicial system. composed by courts, lawyers, and magistrates. One of the main points was the operating police used to resolve fights and punish the perpetrators of crimes.
Nowadays the Palace, which overlooks the stunning Riva Degli Schiavoni, is home to an important Venetian cultural institution.
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Prison’s Palace with secret itinerary
- Live commentary in English and Italian
- Audio commentary available in French
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Prison’s Palace with secret itinerary
- Live commentary in English and Italian
- Audio commentary available in French
The Night Lords served as the Police and Judiciary of the Venetian Republic. The prison personnel will lead you through an original Prison Palace, complete with congested cells, a judgment hall, and horrific torture rooms featuring actual torture equipment and implements of justice. Notably, the Night Lords incarcerated Casanova in this very Prison…
The Night Lords served as the Police and Judiciary of the Venetian Republic. The prison personnel will lead you through an original Prison Palace, complete with congested cells, a judgment hall, and horrific torture rooms featuring actual torture equipment and implements of justice. Notably, the Night Lords incarcerated Casanova in this very Prison Palace!
The Palace is ‘populated’ by full-scale replicas of the Night Lords, prisoners, magistrates, solicitors, and every character involved in the prison operations. These figures are based off of historical manuscripts.
The Prison Palace is home to one of the earliest penitentiaries in Europe, established around 1500.
You’ll be able to view genuine graffiti left by prisoners, and hear the thrilling story of Casanova’s prison escape: hear the narrative of how he slipped away from the high-security penitentiary!
This experience is only available for small groups, with a cap of 15 visitors per tour.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
