Places of worship

The fruit of the undisputed genius of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, who brought a distinct Romanesque imprint to the design of this church. This place of worship carries with it an atmosphere of majesty and grandeur, and the same air is…

This church is sure to remain in the visitor's mind for its painting cycle, of inestimable beauty, by one of the greatest Renaissance painters of the Veneto: Paolo Calieri, known as Il Veronese. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this privilege.…

Tradition has it that it was erected at the behest of St. Magnus to whom, in a moment of profound recollection, the apostles manifested themselves, showing him where the church named after them was to be built. The destiny of this place of worship…

It was originally a church dedicated to Santa Margherita, then turned into a cinema and finally became an Auditorium, one of the premises of Ca' Foscari University. The building is not open to the public only on the occasion of important conferences…

It is impossible not to notice this church: it is the very first sight on leaving Santa Lucia station. Particular is its circular shape, the first place of worship in Venice to have this peculiarity. But what sets this temple apart from the others…

The last place in Venice where the musical tradition of the double choir is present. At 100 metres long, it fills the campo of the same name. Its style can be described as 'Franciscan' considering the purity, magnificence and essentiality of its…

The church of San Giuliano, Zulian in Venetian, is located a few steps away from St. Mark's Square but stands practically isolated. In this church, the Serenissima allowed, for the first time, a sculpture to be erected to a man who was not a saint;…

In the past, it represented the extreme part of the 'St. Marta Beach', before the area was converted to port and residential uses. Today it hosts artistic and cultural events. Located near a car park, it is the only place in the city accessible to…

A place of worship dedicated to St John Chrysostom because of the presence of a valuable relic, from the East, of the illustrious Patriarch. While devotion to this saint has gradually waned, the same cannot be said for the cult of the Madonnina born…

Maestic and imposing, it rises in the far north of Venice, in an area where gardens and orchards used to be found. It is said that, in one of these fields, the statue of the Virgin was found and that it gave off miraculous glows at night. The…

Nobviously, the purpose that led to the establishment of this place: to protect poor, dowagerless young women, so-called spinsters, to prevent them from taking bad paths and to teach them a trade. There is no doubt that the spectacle that presents…

Known simply as the Church of the Beggars, its Palladian-style structure skirts a picturesque, wide canal. To ensure excellent soundproofing for the concerts, the temple was built with a large vestibule separating the entrance from the interior of…