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.
- Entrance skip the line Ticket to the Prison’s Palace and its secret itinerary
- Live commentary in English and Italian
- Audio commentary in French and Spanish
- Entrance skip the line Ticket to the Prison’s Palace and its secret itinerary
- Live commentary in English and Italian
- Audio commentary in French and Spanish
The Lords of the Night served as both the police and judges in the Venetian Republic. Visitors will be guided by the prison staff to an authentic Prison Palace, featuring cramped cells, a courtroom, and chilling torture chambers equipped with genuine instruments of torture and justice. Notably, Casanova was apprehended by the Lords of the Night within…
The Lords of the Night served as both the police and judges in the Venetian Republic. Visitors will be guided by the prison staff to an authentic Prison Palace, featuring cramped cells, a courtroom, and chilling torture chambers equipped with genuine instruments of torture and justice. Notably, Casanova was apprehended by the Lords of the Night within this very Prison Palace!
The Palace is “inhabited” by life-size figures representing the Lords of the Night, prisoners, judges, lawyers, and other prison staff, all meticulously recreated from ancient manuscripts.
The Prisons Palace is home to one of Europe’s oldest prisons, established in the 1500s.
Discover authentic graffiti left by former inmates and learn about Casanova’s thrilling escape: hear the story of how he managed to break free from this maximum-security prison!
This experience is available only for small groups, with a maximum of 16 people per visit.
- 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.
