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Carta Gate — Attraction in Venice

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Carta Gate
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Piazza San Marco
P.za San Marco, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
Saint Mark's Basilica
P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
Doge's Palace
P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Bridge of Sighs
30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
St Mark's Campanile
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
St. Mark’s Museum
P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Clock Tower
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Giardini Reali
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Ponte della Paglia
30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Nearby restaurants
Rossopomodoro San Marco
Calle Larga S. Marco, 404/408, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Trattoria Ai Leoncini
Calle Larga S. Marco, 371/372, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Ristorante Centrale Pizzeria
C. Specchieri, 425, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
1000 Gourmet Venezia
C. Specchieri, 475, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Dal Moro's
Calle de la Casseleria, 5324, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Al Chianti
Calle Larga S. Marco, 655, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
La Piazza
S. Marco, 615, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Beppino
Calle Larga S. Marco, 416, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Caffè Lavena
P.za San Marco, 133/134, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Ristorante Marciana
Calle Larga S. Marco, 367 A/B, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
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Carta Gate

P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
4.7(203)
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attractions: Piazza San Marco, Saint Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Campanile, St. Mark’s Museum, Clock Tower, Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs, Giardini Reali, Ponte della Paglia, restaurants: Rossopomodoro San Marco, Trattoria Ai Leoncini, Ristorante Centrale Pizzeria, 1000 Gourmet Venezia, Dal Moro's, Al Chianti, La Piazza, Beppino, Caffè Lavena, Ristorante Marciana
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Nearby attractions of Carta Gate

Piazza San Marco

Saint Mark's Basilica

Doge's Palace

Bridge of Sighs

St Mark's Campanile

St. Mark’s Museum

Clock Tower

Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs

Giardini Reali

Ponte della Paglia

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco

4.7

(56.9K)

Open 24 hours
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Saint Mark's Basilica

Saint Mark's Basilica

4.7

(10K)

Open 24 hours
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Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

4.7

(13.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Bridge of Sighs

Bridge of Sighs

4.6

(9.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls of Venice
Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls of Venice
Thu, Dec 4 • 9:00 PM
30121, Venice, Veneto, Italy
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Visit and learn about Murano glass
Visit and learn about Murano glass
Thu, Dec 4 • 10:00 PM
30122, Venice, Veneto, Italy
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Explore the lagoon and secret islands by kayak
Explore the lagoon and secret islands by kayak
Fri, Dec 5 • 2:30 PM
30142, Venice, Veneto, Italy
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Nearby restaurants of Carta Gate

Rossopomodoro San Marco

Trattoria Ai Leoncini

Ristorante Centrale Pizzeria

1000 Gourmet Venezia

Dal Moro's

Al Chianti

La Piazza

Beppino

Caffè Lavena

Ristorante Marciana

Rossopomodoro San Marco

Rossopomodoro San Marco

4.2

(4.3K)

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Trattoria Ai Leoncini

Trattoria Ai Leoncini

4.4

(1.1K)

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Ristorante Centrale Pizzeria

Ristorante Centrale Pizzeria

4.6

(1.3K)

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1000 Gourmet Venezia

1000 Gourmet Venezia

4.4

(2.4K)

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4.7
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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...

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This ornate gate symbolically connects two worlds: the religious sphere of the basilica and the political power of the Palazzo Ducale. The name Carta refers to documents, as this was once the official entrance where public records were submitted and administrative matters were handled. Today, it primarily serves as the exit for visitors touring the Doge’s Palace. Built between 1438 and 1442 by the father-and-son team Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon, the gate is a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic design. Its intricate carvings and decorative elements are especially striking. Above the arch, you’ll find the winged lion of Saint Mark—Venice’s symbol—alongside a statue of Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling in...

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5.0
1y

Un gioiello gotico nel cuore di Venezia: Porta della Carta.

La Porta della Carta è un'autentica meraviglia architettonica situata nel cuore pulsante di Venezia, e la mia visita a questo capolavoro gotico è stata un'esperienza indimenticabile che merita senza dubbio tutte e cinque le stelle.

Fin dal momento in cui mi sono avvicinato a questa porta maestosa, sono rimasto incantato dalla sua bellezza e dalla sua maestosità. Situata all'ingresso del Palazzo Ducale, la Porta della Carta accoglie i visitatori con il suo intricato lavoro in pietra e i dettagli riccamente decorati che testimoniano il genio degli artisti e degli artigiani del tempo.

Ma è la storia che avvolge questa porta che la rende davvero speciale. Costruita nel 1438, la Porta della Carta era l'ingresso principale al Palazzo Ducale e serviva da sfondo per le sontuose cerimonie di stato e i ricevimenti reali. Camminare sotto l'arco di questa porta è come fare un salto nel passato, quando Venezia dominava il Mediterraneo con la sua ricchezza e il suo potere.

Inoltre, la Porta della Carta è anche un'opera d'arte senza tempo. Le sue sculture intricate e i bassorilievi raffiguranti scene bibliche e allegoriche sono un vero spettacolo per gli occhi, e ogni dettaglio è stato curato con una maestria sorprendente. È impossibile non rimanere affascinati dalla ricchezza e dalla profondità delle sue decorazioni.

Non posso dimenticare di menzionare l'atmosfera magica che circonda questa porta. Situata nella splendida Piazza San Marco, è circondata da altri gioielli architettonici come la Basilica di San Marco e il Campanile, creando uno scenario mozzafiato che lascia senza parole.

In conclusione, la Porta della Carta è un tesoro di Venezia che non può mancare nella lista di ogni visitatore. La mia esperienza qui è stata a cinque stelle sotto ogni aspetto, e porterò con me i ricordi di questa meraviglia...

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Asiyah Noemi KosoAsiyah Noemi Koso
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.
Seokjin HamSeokjin Ham
This ornate gate symbolically connects two worlds: the religious sphere of the basilica and the political power of the Palazzo Ducale. The name Carta refers to documents, as this was once the official entrance where public records were submitted and administrative matters were handled. Today, it primarily serves as the exit for visitors touring the Doge’s Palace. Built between 1438 and 1442 by the father-and-son team Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon, the gate is a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic design. Its intricate carvings and decorative elements are especially striking. Above the arch, you’ll find the winged lion of Saint Mark—Venice’s symbol—alongside a statue of Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling in reverence before it.
Lefteris StamatelatosLefteris Stamatelatos
Porta della Carta. Μεταξύ της Βασιλικής του Αγίου Μάρκου στα αριστερά και του Palazzo Ducale στα δεξιά υπάρχει μια από τις δύο εισόδους του Παλατιού, μια μεγαλοπρεπής πόρτα εισόδου, φτιαγμένη εξ ολοκλήρου από λαξευμένο μάρμαρο. Η Porta della Carta, ένα εξαιρετικό αρχιτεκτονικό παράδειγμα της Ενετικής Αναγέννησης σε λευκό μάρμαρο της Ίστριας, σχεδιάστηκε από τον Giovanni και Bartolomeo Bon το 1438-1442. Περιβάλλεται από δύο παραστάδες στολισμένες με περίτεχνα γλυπτά, ανάγλυφα, κόγχες και κορυφές, ενώ πολυάριθμοι γλύπτες της εποχής εργάστηκαν στις ανάγλυφες παραστάσεις. Στο επιστύλιο της εισόδου απεικονίζεται κάτω από το τρίλοβο παράθυρο ο δόγης Francesco Foscari, γονατισμένος μπροστά στο λιοντάρι του Αγίου Μάρκου. Το σημερινό γλυπτό είναι αντίγραφο του 19ου αιώνα, γιατί το πρωτότυπο καταστράφηκε το 1797 από τους Γάλλους, μετά την πτώση της Βενετικής Δημοκρατίας. Στην επίστεψη της πύλης (στο lunette, τη θολωτή κόγχη) κεντρική μορφή είναι ο Άγιος Μάρκος συνοδευόμενος από δύο αγγέλους και πλαισιωμένος από τις φιγούρες της Φιλανθρωπίας, της Πρόνοιας, του Σθένος και της Εγκράτειας, όλες οι ιδιότητες που πρέπει να έχει μια ικανή κυβέρνηση, για να ηγηθεί ενός κράτους, ενώ η Δικαιοσύνη στο ψηλότερο σημείο παρακολουθεί προσεκτικά. Η Porta della Carta ήταν η κύρια είσοδος στα διοικητικά γραφεία του Παλατιού των Δόγηδων και το όνομα της προέρχεται από την εργασία που ασκούσαν εκεί οι διοικητικοί υπάλληλοι, οι οποίοι έλεγχαν, ενέκριναν και κατέγραφαν όλα τα από χαρτί έντυπα έγγραφα. Λέγεται, ακόμη, πως κοντά στην Porta della Carta υπήρχε ένα γραφείο με γραφέα, στον οποίο μπορούσαν να έχουν πρόσβαση οι αναλφάβητοι που ήθελαν να γράψουν ένα γράμμα, ένα μήνυμα ή ένα συμβόλαιο.
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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.
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This ornate gate symbolically connects two worlds: the religious sphere of the basilica and the political power of the Palazzo Ducale. The name Carta refers to documents, as this was once the official entrance where public records were submitted and administrative matters were handled. Today, it primarily serves as the exit for visitors touring the Doge’s Palace. Built between 1438 and 1442 by the father-and-son team Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon, the gate is a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic design. Its intricate carvings and decorative elements are especially striking. Above the arch, you’ll find the winged lion of Saint Mark—Venice’s symbol—alongside a statue of Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling in reverence before it.
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Porta della Carta. Μεταξύ της Βασιλικής του Αγίου Μάρκου στα αριστερά και του Palazzo Ducale στα δεξιά υπάρχει μια από τις δύο εισόδους του Παλατιού, μια μεγαλοπρεπής πόρτα εισόδου, φτιαγμένη εξ ολοκλήρου από λαξευμένο μάρμαρο. Η Porta della Carta, ένα εξαιρετικό αρχιτεκτονικό παράδειγμα της Ενετικής Αναγέννησης σε λευκό μάρμαρο της Ίστριας, σχεδιάστηκε από τον Giovanni και Bartolomeo Bon το 1438-1442. Περιβάλλεται από δύο παραστάδες στολισμένες με περίτεχνα γλυπτά, ανάγλυφα, κόγχες και κορυφές, ενώ πολυάριθμοι γλύπτες της εποχής εργάστηκαν στις ανάγλυφες παραστάσεις. Στο επιστύλιο της εισόδου απεικονίζεται κάτω από το τρίλοβο παράθυρο ο δόγης Francesco Foscari, γονατισμένος μπροστά στο λιοντάρι του Αγίου Μάρκου. Το σημερινό γλυπτό είναι αντίγραφο του 19ου αιώνα, γιατί το πρωτότυπο καταστράφηκε το 1797 από τους Γάλλους, μετά την πτώση της Βενετικής Δημοκρατίας. Στην επίστεψη της πύλης (στο lunette, τη θολωτή κόγχη) κεντρική μορφή είναι ο Άγιος Μάρκος συνοδευόμενος από δύο αγγέλους και πλαισιωμένος από τις φιγούρες της Φιλανθρωπίας, της Πρόνοιας, του Σθένος και της Εγκράτειας, όλες οι ιδιότητες που πρέπει να έχει μια ικανή κυβέρνηση, για να ηγηθεί ενός κράτους, ενώ η Δικαιοσύνη στο ψηλότερο σημείο παρακολουθεί προσεκτικά. Η Porta della Carta ήταν η κύρια είσοδος στα διοικητικά γραφεία του Παλατιού των Δόγηδων και το όνομα της προέρχεται από την εργασία που ασκούσαν εκεί οι διοικητικοί υπάλληλοι, οι οποίοι έλεγχαν, ενέκριναν και κατέγραφαν όλα τα από χαρτί έντυπα έγγραφα. Λέγεται, ακόμη, πως κοντά στην Porta della Carta υπήρχε ένα γραφείο με γραφέα, στον οποίο μπορούσαν να έχουν πρόσβαση οι αναλφάβητοι που ήθελαν να γράψουν ένα γράμμα, ένα μήνυμα ή ένα συμβόλαιο.
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