Church of Santa Maria del Giglio
Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, founded in the 9th cent., but owing its current form to a late 17th century renovation. The façade, designed and built by Giuseppe Sardi, is one of the most original expressions of baroque art in Venice
Church of San Stae
Church of San Stae: the 18th century façade by Domenico Rossi stands out against the Gran Canal, richly adorned with sculptures by Torretto, Tarsia and other artists. Inside it conserves masterpieces by Tiepolo, Piazzetta and Ricci.
Church of Santo Stefano
Church of Santo Stefano: with its Venetian Flamboyant Gothic architecture dating back to the 13th century, a magnificent marble portal and wood choir stalls dating back to 1488, it is one of the best examples of Venetian Gothic architecture.
Church of Sant’Alvise
Church of Sant’Alvise: Rebuilt during the 17th century, it is really worth a visit among the less known places in Venice, with its precious ceiling frescoed by Antonio Torri and Pietro Ricchi, as well as its masterpieces by Tiepolo.
Church of Santa Maria Formosa
Church of Santa Maria Formosa: Renaissance masterpiece by Mauro Codussi with Latin cross-layout, it was one of the eight churches founded by St. Magnus, bishop of Oderzo, after the Virgin Mary appeared to him in a vision as a magnificent buxom (formosa) matron (in Latin “formosa” means beautiful).
Basilica di San Pietro di Castello
Basilica of San Pietro di Castello: it played an important role in the Venetian history, as it was a bishopric and then a cathedral as well as the seat of the Patriarch of Venice until 1807.
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli: Renaissance masterpiece by Pietro Lombardo, clad in polychrome marble, it represents a work of great, also sentimental value to the Venetians and holds the image of the “Virgin with child between two Saints”, painted by Nicolò di Pietro and said to work miracles.
Church of the Santissimo Redentore
hurch of the Santissimo Redentore: Renaissance masterpiece by Palladio, with works by Veronese, Tintoretto and Palma il Giovane, It is one of the most venerated churches in Venice, commissioned by the senate to honour a vow taken during the terrible plague of 1575-77, which memoriali is celebrated on the third Sunday of July of every year and is still one of most heartfealt popular festivals.
Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario
Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario: of ancient foundation and entirely rebuilt in 1500, after a devastating fire, it represents a Renaissance example in the heart of Venice.
Chiesa of Santa Maria del Rosario (Gesuati)
Church of Santa Maria del Rosario (Gesuati): Example of convent complex in the 18th century, with the interiors decorated by Giambattista Tiepolo and Gianmaria Morlaiter.
Church of San Polo
Church of San Polo: the church was renovated twice, altering its original Byzantine structure. It is home to works by Tintoretto, Veronese and Palma il Giovane.
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Church of San Sebastiano: a treasure for the works by Paolo Veronese, with the magnificent cycle of paintings by the artist, as well as home to his mortal remains, it is one of most meaningful places for Venetian art.
Church of San Giacomo dall’Orio
Church of San Giacomo dall’Orio: One of the most ancient churches in Venice, with its mysterious name linked to its lagoon origin. t presents byzantine elements and keeps inside works by Lorenzo Lotto.
Church of San Giobbe
Church of San Giobbe: an interesting example of Renaissance architecture by Pietro Lombardo, it was born from a project by the priest Contarini, who created a hospice for the pour with an oratory dedicated to St. Giobbe, the prophet.
Church of Santa Maria del Carmelo (Carmini)
Church of Santa Maria del Carmelo (Carmini): Founded in the 13th century by the Carmelites, with Renaissance works of art, it represents an important place of worship.
Church San Giovanni Battista in Bragora
Church of San Giovanni Battista in Bragora: of ancient foundation (8th century), the church is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Here Antonio Vivaldi was baptized on March 4th, 1678.
Church of San Trovaso
Church of San Trovaso: an architectural jewel dedicated to the Saints Gervasio and Protasio. After various phases of renovation, the definitive reconstruction took place between 16th and 17th centuries, by architects associated with the school of Palladio.
Museum and Crypt of San Zaccaria
Museum and Crypt of San Zaccaria: The crypt kept in the past the relics from the Benedictine monastery of San Zaccaria. Due to the gradual rise of the average sea level, this crypt, although it is open to the public, is now flooded for a good part of the year.
