Tradition holds that this church is one of the oldest in Venice; it is believed that it was built in the 7th century and was one of the 25 places of worship that were destroyed in the fire of 1106.
The dedication to San Nicolò, protector of fishermen and sailors, is probably due to its geographical position, in an extreme area of the city close to the mainland and to the ancient mouth of the Brenta.
The church was remodeled several times and the central apse, the columns of the nave and the small mullioned window in the façade remain of the original construction.
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