Doges Palace in Venice is a superb example of Venetian Gothic architecture. He served as Senate, administrative center, courthouse, public archive and prison until 1797 when the Venetian republic fell.     First built in the ninth century, Doges Palace was rebuilt several times but since 1340, with the construction of Hall Councils, really began to take shape. Doges City Election was private and lasted 1000 years since 697 till 1789. Council Ha...