Places of worship

Surround yourself in the silence and peace that envelops this place, it will not be difficult to enter into communication with yourself and God. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax. Why not take an hour to yourself,…

You can encounter the Church of San Felice along Strada Nova; the plaster of its façades are damaged by salt and allow a glimpse of the bricks underneath. It was the religious seat where Clement XII was baptised, and the parish where General…

Once upon a time, the area housed a small institution for the shelter of women in poverty and a small adjacent oratory. Later, the church dedicated to St Andrew the Apostle was built, now well off the beaten track.

It was the first seat of the Charity School, later converted into a coal depot by Napoleonic decrees, and today is a multipurpose hall of the Municipality (called Sala San Leonardo).

It takes its name from the religious order of the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, who, through a series of vicissitudes, managed to return to Venetian soil and acquire the buildings previously owned by the Crociferi. Also known as…

Christened by Venetians affectionately dell'Anzolo Rafael, it is one of the eight oldest churches in Venice erected at the behest of the bishop of Oderzo, San Magno. It can be reached from San Basilio in the direction of Piazzale Roma, walking along…

Situated in a rather picturesque and evocative location that, with its grass field in front and the wellhead in the centre, is reminiscent of ancient Venetian fields.

The first church in Venice dedicated to the cult of Mary and apparently among the first eight to be built in the lagoon. The result of an apparition: the Virgin Mary manifested herself to San Magno in the figure of a beautiful matron (hence the name…

This picturesque church, together with the Old School of the same name, overlooks an original and elegant field with red brick paving alternating with white Istrian stone. It is like being in an atmospheric theatre setting, the charm of which…

Located in the field of the same name, this church tends to go somewhat unnoticed considering its proximity to the magnificent venue of the Ateneo Veneto. On arriving at Campo San Fantin, you cannot fail to visit the spectacular La Fenice Theatre.…

The church is located in the central square of Malamocco, one of the oldest lagoon settlements. Until the early 12th century, in fact, Metamauco held important roles: it was first a ducal seat and then an episcopal seat. The bell tower, with its…

Located in the heart of one of the most popular areas of Venice, this place of worship is easily reached from the Riva dei Sette Martiri or from the Giardini landing stage by crossing the Castello gardens. Inside, a marvellous and impressive fresco…