Places of worship

The church is located on the quiet island of Torcello and is the oldest temple in Venice. The church is located on the quiet island of Torcello. An astonishing place of peace resulting from the fusion of Western and Eastern artistic influences, its…

One of the finest examples of the Romanesque lagoon architectural style, it is artistically and historically the most important church in Murano. His mosaics composed of marble and polychrome glass paste and the ancient painted table make it unique…

A very simple façade in the heart of the Murano of the master glassmakers, partly hidden due to its location along the Fondamenta dei Vetrai. Despite its simplicity, it contains respectable works by Bellini, Veronese and a painting attributed to…

The oldest Venetian Scola, of the Ashkenazi (i.e. German) rite, is located in the large field of the New Ghetto. If it were not for its five characteristic white stone arches and the inscription just below the cornice, it would not be easy to…

Cantón in Venetian means 'corner': could this be the origin of the name of this precious Jewish place of worship? Although Jewish tradition does not encourage the presence of religious images, the Canton Synagogue, with its German rite, seems to be…

The most recent of the five ghetto schools, it is located opposite the Rest Home and to the left of the Canton Synagogue in Campo del Ghetto Nuovo. At the time, the Italian Jewish community was the most modest compared to the others, is it because…

Built by Jews from the East, this Schola is recognisable by its characteristic polygonal aedicule. Located opposite the Ponentina Synagogue, you will find it in Campiello delle scuole coming from Fondamenta Cannaregio.

The largest and best known Venetian Scola, whose façade blends in with the neighbouring houses, was built at the behest of a large group of Spanish Jews (more than a thousand people are said to have lived there). The place, which is the only…

It is said that the first ducal horn, the doge's precious headgear, was donated in 864 by the abbess of the convent of San Zaccaria, asking him to visit annually in return. Certainly this church has played a prominent role in Venetian history and…

Of undoubted beauty and lightness, this church - now non-existent - was designed by the talented architect Jacopo Sansovino. Positioned between the Procuratie Vecchie and the Procuratie Nuove, it was replaced by the Procuratie Nuovissime.

Dedicated to the prophet Moses, Moisè in Venetian, this religious building owes its name to Moisè Vailer who rebuilt it after its destruction. Focus your attention on its marvellous Baroque façade and observe every single detail. You will be…

A ship's hull ceiling, precious works by Tintoretto and numerous altarpieces dedicated to saints: inside, an altar that is a true Baroque masterpiece of the 17th century.