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Carta Gate

Tourist attraction Historic site

This 15th-century gate was constructed as part of the Venetian Gothic Doge's Palace. People often mention Carta,


Address

P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Website

palazzoducale.visitmuve.it

Contact

+39 041 271 5911

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (282 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Asiyah Noemi K. 3 years ago on Google • 404 reviews
    In addition to its beauty and significance, the magnificent Palazzo Ducale shows us many other interesting, fascinating, valuable works of art. Between the Basilica of San Marco and the Doge's Palace there is one of the two entrances to the Palace itself, a majestic access door made of carved marble and in the center of the Lion of San Marco with the Doge Foscari kneeling before him. The works for the execution of the Porta della Carta began in 1439 and ended in 1442. And the works were led by Bartolomeo Bon and his father. The tall and narrow structure is worked with fine Istrian marble for the load-bearing structures, in Carrara marble, both stutaurio white, veined white, and bardiglio, for almost all the statues, with Verona red for the curbs and for the window posts and in green for the Patere inserted in special niches. Among the succession of twisted marbles, cherubs and foliage, the four statues of the Fortress, Prudence, Hope and Charity stand out, all the qualities that a good government must have to lead a state for more than a thousand years, on which, above, Justice carefully watches over. The iconography refers precisely to the theme of justice, because this is in fact the part of the Palazzo "ad jus reddendum", the entrance of the offenders who had to be judged for their actions. It is called Porta della Carta because in its proximity there was a desk with a scribe which could be accessed by illiterate people who needed to write a letter, a message, a contract.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco P. 8 years ago on Google • 325 reviews
    We stood in front of and walked under the Carta Gate also known as the Porta Della Carta without knowing its significance! The Carta Gate was first constructed in 1442 and was the ceremonial entrance to Doge's Palace. When you visit make sure you look at St Mark's statues and the ornamental art at the top of the gate!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alessio M. 6 years ago on Google • 337 reviews
    The document gate. It was the entryway to the Doge's Palace courtyard where permits were checked.

  • 1/5 Liam L. 8 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    The sqaure and buildings are beautiful here. But did you notice that there is no shops up for review on Google maps in this square?. This is because they can't put their business online as the reviews would kill the business. So be careful when you are shopping in this square, as I just paid 16 euro for a single shot expresso in a coffee and ice cream shop.. Absolutely ridiculous price they charge.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Poet Nitin C. 1 year ago on Google • 211 reviews
    Historic and amazing!

  • 5/5 Seung Hwan Y. 6 years ago on Google • 182 reviews
    The sculpture of San Marco's lion is very impressive.

  • 5/5 CAL 5. 4 years ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Beautifully constructed, picturesque. A must visit.

  • 5/5 Shashank S. 4 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Adjoining the Basilica, the Carta gate was once the main entryway to the Doge's palace. Spellbinding!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 IOAN 7. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice palace full with history. If you don't want to stay in the rows for hours just to buy a ticket , you have to be there at maximum 8:00 am. After 8:30 - 9:00 am the place will be full of visitors. First visit Palazzo ducale > Basilica san marco Campanila san marco > Museo correr. After that you are free for the rest of the city and vaporetto/ gondola.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonia A. 5 years ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Pure romantic place...must go list

  • 5/5 Narada 11 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    From the outside, I recommend to visit at the night time.

  • 5/5 some g. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the more interesting pieces of art in the square.

  • 4/5 Konstantin U. 2 years ago on Google
    Good one

  • 4/5 Ope C. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of the delights of Venice, stone throw from St Mark's Square.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park

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