Places of worship

Two families contributed to the construction of this church: at its origins, the Jubanico family and then the important Barbaro family, who gave us the present façade. Take a moment to absorb it: there you will find statues of family members and…

The church of San Benedetto, Beneto in Venetian, is located near the campi San Luca and Sant'Angelo; it is currently closed for worship, but in the past it housed schools of arts and crafts and confraternities such as the Cuochi and Scalchi. The…

It was, until the 19th century, the seat of the patriarchate until the latter was moved, definitively, to St. Mark's Square. Approaching this sacred place fills the heart with joy and serenity, it may be because the church is immersed in an isolated…

Today a small Renaissance-style oratory dedicated to St. Bonaventure, it is located at the foot of the bridge of the same name, along the Fondamenta dei Riformati, halfway between the former Umberto I Hospital and Campo Sant'Alvise.

This church is located in one of the few places where you can still breathe a little of that authentic, straightforward and jovial Venetian spirit: Via Garibaldi, in the lively Castello district. A curiosity: on the façade, in the top right-hand…

The entire monumental complex served as a shelter for women who had gone astray and decided to repent and change their lives. Today, the site has undergone a major renovation to be used as a community service centre. The church is located at the…

Titled to St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, protector of men of culture, writers, editors and theologians, whose emblem is the eagle on the entrance portal of the nearby Scuola Grande of the same name. We recommend visiting both of these…

Misconcealed in the neighbouring built-up area, it is not immediately recognisable and only its bell tower signals its presence. The Armenian community was one of the first to settle in Venice and, from the 12th century onwards, established itself…

One of the oldest churches, located in one of the few areas of Venice still populated by Venetians, and therefore authentic and alive. Overlooking the Giudecca Canal, it enjoys a splendid view over the city.

This church is a special place of worship for Venetians, both from a historical-artistic point of view, as it is entirely covered in polychrome marble, and from an 'emotional' point of view: it is, in fact, the only church designed, erected and…

It rises in one of the most remote and solitary places on the island of Giudecca, between the church of Santa Eufemia and the southern lagoon. A visit to the area allows one to relive, with a hint of nostalgia, the heyday of the entire monastic…

Titled to Jesus Christ, Saviour of the World, in Salvador dialect, this temple amazes with its marvellous organ, meticulously decorated, one of the most beautiful in Venice. For those interested, there are interesting guided tour itineraries that…