The tour includes a visit to the majestic Piazza Grande, the center of city life and the heart of the fortress’s historic center, as well as its main monuments: the Banner (Stendardo), flying the tricolor flag and standing majestically in the center of the square; the eleven Statues of the Superintendents (Statue dei Provveditori) surrounding the hexagon, who governed and administered the city; the Loggia dei Mercanti and the Loggia della Gran Guardia; and finally the Dogal Cathedral (Duomo Dogale), built in the early 17th century in full Baroque style under the direction of the Venetian Fortifications Office.
The route is also suitable for people with mobility disabilities.
Guided tour package “The beating heart of the fortress”
- Nursery School
- Primary School
- Lower Secondary School
Description
For who
Nursery School, Primary School, Lower Secondary School
Duration
2 hours
Gallery
More info
The visit to Piazza Grande is accessible to people with mobility disabilities, while access to the ramparts involves walking along some unpaved dirt ramps; the Sortie Gallery (Galleria di Sortita) includes a historical ramp with a steep incline and slippery flooring, which is not recommended for individuals with mobility impairments.