VENICE, ITALY CHURCHES

Wouldn't it be wonderful to get married in Venice, Italy and what a wedding that would be! I have been to Venice, Italy over a hundred times and lived there for a short time.

St Marks and Piazza: Basilica di San Marco - Chiesa d'Oro

Piazza San Marco of course wouldn't be the Piazza San Marco without the Basilica di San Marco. Aptly known also as the Chiesa d'Oro (Church of Gold), it is one of the most richly embellished churches in the world. The basilica is topped with an enormous cupola that is surrounded by several smaller ones. As with many of the other churches in Italy, the fascade of the church is decorated with marble. In addition to the marble, there are beautiful mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ and St. Mark. According to legend, St. Mark's body was smuggled out of Alexandria in A.D. 828 into Venice (hence, the name of St. Marks...Theodore, the Greek saint was patron saint of Venice up until this point). When inside the Basilica di San Marco, you must set your eyes onto the Pala d'Oro, a golden altar screen set with 300 emeralds, 300 sapphires, 400 garnets, 100 amethysts, and 1,300 pearls. Be aware that churches in Italy strictly enforce a modest dress code. No shorts, no bare shoulders or arms, and no skirts above the knees are permitted in the Basilica. Additionally, no pictures are permitted and silence must be observed. HOURS: Basilica and Presbytery Apr-Sept Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 2-5:30pm Oct-Mar Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 2-4:30pm. Treasury Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm; Sun 2-5pm. Marciano Museum Apr-Sept Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 2-4:30pm Oct-Mar Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 2-4:30pm ADMISSION: Basilica free Treasury 2€ Presbytery 1.50€ Marciano Museum 1.50€. I spent mid-night mass in the Basilica on x-mass eve and also on new years eve and WOW that was something I will never forget. Address: Piazza San Marco

Directions: VAPORETTO: San Marco

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Churches: St. Stefano

Directions: Campo San Stefano

The Late Gothic church at the top end of the Campo Morosoni dates from 1374. The perilously crooked Campanile, the gables on the facade, the choir and the splendid wooden vault in the nave were added 150 years later.
Two important Venetians are buried in the simple interior. In the nave is the tomb-slab of Doge Francesco Morosoni who recaptured the Peloponnese for Venice, but at the same time blew up the Parthenon on the Acropolis which was used by the Turks to store their gunpowder.
The composer Giovanni Gabriele (1557-1612) is buried in front of the first altar on the left. He was organist at San Marco and a pioneer of Early Baroque music. Santo Stefano also contains several valuable paintings by Venetian artists, including several by Tintoretto: "The Last Supper", "Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet" and in the Sacristy "The Agony in the Garden". In the first altar on the right is "The Birth of the Virgin" by Nicolò Bambini.

This is my favorite Church to pray in each time I visit Venice, Italy. Every prayer I made was answered. I believe and feel I was living in Venice during the Gothic & Medieval periods, I feel so at home there it is an amazing feeling. I have been here for mass many times and I also spend every Sunday I can for prayers while in Venice.

Churches: San Zanipolo (I&V)

Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo was erected from mid-13th to early 15th century, by the Dominican Friars and and it is dedicated to the two 3rd century Roman martyrs, the brothers Giovanni and Paolo. It is better known as San Zanipolo, as Zani and Polo are Venetian dialect form of names Giovanni and Paolo. It is, as often happens in Venice, on the square of the same name. It was used for state funerals of Doges and contains their monumental tombs. There are paintings of Giovanni Bellini (Polyptych of S. Vincenzo Ferreri), Bartolomeo Vivarini, Lorenzo Lotto, Paolo Veronese and sculptures by Pietro Lombardo (Monument of Pietro Mocenigo), Tullio Lombardo (Monument of Andrea Vendramin, St Mark Baptizes Ammianus), Alessandro Vittoria, Piero di Niccolo Lamberti inside this church

.Directions: San Zanipolo is about 15-minutes-of-nice-walk north of San Marco. The nearest vaporetto stations to San Zanipolo are "Ospedale Civile" (Civil Hospital) and "Fondamenta Nuove".

Churches: San Giorgio Maggiore - A Palladio Creation

Begun in 1665, and commisioned by the Benedictines. Typical of Palladio, the design is classic and symetrical. Interior is very clean and spacious and holds 3 works by Tintoretto: The Last Supper, Gathering of the Manna and his final work, finished by his son, The Deposition. Due to it's location across the Gradn canal from San Marco, the bell tower affords wonderful views of Venezia.

Directions: Island of San Giorgio Maggiore

Churches: Sestiere San Polo - Byzantine church of San Polo

The huge Campo San Polo is flanked by the 17th century buildings, it takes its name from the Byzantine church of San Polo which has been altered several times over the centuries. The large portal of the church is Gothic, while its bell tower was built in the 14th century. Inside the church there are paintings by Jacopo Tintoretto (Last Supper), Gian Battista Tiepolo and Palma the Younger. Two lions are depicted on the base of the bell tower, one with a human head. Legend says the head represents the Count of Carmagnola, the mercenary leader celebrated by Manzoni, decapitated in 1432.

Churches: Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo

This is the biggest Gothic church in the city, full of sculpted burial tombs of Venice's former rulers, the Doges. This made it the most important church in Venice after the Basilica di San Marco. It was built by the Dominican friars, and rivals the Frari church in grandeur and artistic treasures. Just walk around and enjoy all the sculptures, or, if you're so inclined, go to mass here! Like the Frari, it has a painting above the altar by Bellini. The exterior is brick, and it's located in the Castello neighborhood on the square named for it, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo.

Directions: Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Castello

Churches: Sestiere San Marco - Chiesa di San Vitale

San Vitale, built at the end of 11th century, was comissioned by Doge Vitale Falier who wanted to dedicate this church to his homonym. Later, in the 17th century, the church was restored, especially the front facade which got completely new look. It is one nave church with vault ceiling, and keeps inside valuable paintings by Pellegrini and Piazzetta. The best known, however, is the famous painting "San Vitale a Cavallo" by Vittore Carpaccio.
Directions: Sestiere di San Marco

Churches: Sestiere San Marco - Chiesa di San Stefano

The church of San Stefano, finished in 1374, is one of the best Venetian example of flowered Gothic. A main door on the church is a masterpiece by Bartolomeo Bon. It is typical architecture of 14th century churches with three wide and long nave separated with columns. The church has absolute importance for Renaissance sculptures, works of Alessandro Vittoria. Besides, it kept paintings by Tintoretto and Palma il Vecchio. I have been here for mass many times and I also spend every Sunday I can for prayers while in Venice.

Churches: Sestiere Sata Croce - Chiesa di San Eustachio

The mist starts over Canal Grande when I took the picture of the church of San Eustachio, just passing by in a boat. The church of San Stae, as it is called in Venetian dialect, originaly dates back from the 11th century, however, its present facade in Baroque style is from the beginning of the 18th century. San Stae presents one of the most theatrical facade among the all churches facing Canal Grande. The church keeps many works of Venetian-eighteenth century, in particularly by Piazzetta and Tiepolo.

Churches: Sestiere Canaregio - Chiesa di Santa Sofia

I have hardly found the church of Santa Sofia, because it is hidden behind the line of houses in Strada Nuova. In fact, the bell tower is the only visible part of the church, while the entrance looks like an ordinary house. The main treasure of this church were the doors of the organ of the sacristy, painted by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, now kept at Accademia.

Directions: Sestiere of Canaregio

Churches: Sestiere San Marco - Chiesa Santa Maria del Giglio

Like many other churches of Venice, the church of Santa Maria del Giglio is build of superoir quality white stone coming from Croatian island of Brac. This unique stone can easily be recognized among the others because it maintained intense white color over the centuries. The front facade and the portal of the church is richly decorated by the fine sculptures.This church is a wonderful place for prayers.

Directions: In a walking distance from the church of San Moise

Churches: Sestiere San Polo - Santa Maria dei Frari

The church of Santa Maria dei Frari, built between 1340 and 1443 by the Franciscans, is a significant example of grandiose Gothic monumental building. Its fourteenth century bell tower is even higher than the one at San Marco. The doorway of the church is richly decorated with sculptures by Bartolomeo Bon. The interior of this one nave and two aisles church is of huge proportions.

Directions: The Basilica dei Frari is located at the Campo dei Frari in the district of San Polo

Churches: Basilica di San Marco: "Pirate Cathedral"

Basilica di San Marco has been called the Pirate Cathedral because so many of the valuable artifacts were stolen from Constantinople. This Basilica was once the doge's chapel and did not become the city's cathedral until 1807. The literature indicates that the basilica is the embodiment of Venice's unique position which links East and West, both in war and peace. For instance, its [Greek cross form] echoes the Byzantine grandeur of Constantinople's Church of the twelve Apostles, but Venice was Latin, not Greek. Two sailors went to Alexandria, Egypt, to steal the body of St. Mark, the Evangelist and were able to succeed because they hid it on a wagon under a layer of pork. The church was destroyed by fire and twice replaced. This version is from 1094. The mosaics within the arches depict the stealing of St. Mark's bones. Like the rest of Venice, San Marco's creation copied many styles but then adapted them into something original. One of the most interesting treasures, I feel, is the four Horses of San Marco on the loggia outside the basilica (they are only copies of the originals). To see the originals, you have to pay and go inside. These horses were also stolen from Constantinople. The walls of the Basilica are covered with mosaics. The reading says that there are 2 acres of mosaics dating from Byazntine to Renaissance. It's quite a sight.

Churches: Basilica S. Maria Gloriosa Dei FRARI - outside

Known as the "Frari", this Church, with it's wealth of art, is a museum in itself. Frari is the Venetian form of Frati, or brothers; the church is called this because it is a Franciscan brothers church. The Original church built on this same spot in 1222 soon became too small as people flocked here to hear the Franciscans preach. This much larger replacement was completed 1445 after a century of construction. A favorite Church in Venice (behind San Marco), it is a great chance to see the art inside in it's intended setting.

Directions: San Polo District

Churches: Sestiere Castello - Santa Maria Formosa

Campo Santa Maria Formosa was the scene of Cazze, the characteristic festivities with bulls of which the Venetians were so fond. There is a legend behind the origin of the church. It would appear that, in the seventh century, the Virgin appeared in a dream to Saint Magnus, Bishop of Oderzo. The early building was rebuilt in 1491 by Mauro Codussi, however, the work was interrupted and only in 1542 was the facade erected in honour of Captain Vincenzo Capello who defeated the Turks. The Baroque bell tower was added at the end of the 17th century. In the Bombardieri Chapel, in the right transept, is the famous work by Palma the Elder called Saint Barbara between Saint Sebastian and Saint Anthony Abbot. Palma the Elder was on the same level as Giorgione and Titian.

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - Chiesa di San Sebastiano

The single nave church of San Sebastiano was erected between 1505 and 1548. It is famous for the canvas paintings and frescoes by Paolo Veronese, who is buried in the presbytery of the same church. The last work that Veronese painted for San Sebastiano, "Supper with Christ", is in the Brera Gallery in Milano.

Churches: Madonna dell'Orto

Venice has numerous fine churches and if your interest is in these then rather than buying single tickets for each you. Just can get a pass for 3 days to visit six churches of your choice belonging to the Church Association Chorus. This one is the Madonna dell'Orto, from the 15th century with its beautiful brick gothic facade with statues above. Often known as the English church (its restoration of its art came from the english!) but more importantly it was Tintoretto's parish chuch. He is burried here, inscribed with his name "Jacopo Robusti", chapel near to the high altar, and several of his paintings are to be seen - notably the Last Judgement and Adoration of the Golden Calf hanging high either side of the altar. Another sight to look out for are funeral gondolas - just across the canal in front of the church is a leading Venetian undertaker, so black boats are often seen here. Modonna dell'Orto is a church of suggestive beauty, situated in a small quiet campo overlooked by a terracotta facade with a fine Gothic-Renaissance portal. The great Jacopo Tintoretto is buried here, in the chapel on the right of the precbytery. Two of his works hang in the church, along with painting by Cima da Conegliano. The Madonna and Child by Bellini, which used to hang in the Velier chapel, was stolen in 1993.

Directions: northern quarter of Cannareggio.

Churches: Sestiere Castello - San Giorgio dei Greci

San Giorgio dei Greci with its tilted bell tower, is one of the most important Orthodox church of the 16th century. The inside is sumptuous; the gold of the Byzantine paintings and the solemn marble iconostase. On the left hand side is the Museum of Byzantine sacred paintings, with sacred furnishings and icons of the Greek and Cretan school of the 15th and 17th century.

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - Santa Maria della Visitazione

The external part of Dorsoduro, facing Canale della Giudecca, is less visited and less known by the tourists. It is known as Fondazione Zattere, where two beautiful churches, standing side to side, can be seen. The first, smaller one, is the 15th century Santa Maria della Visitazione called Artigianelli, while the bigger one the 18th century Santa Maria del Rosario, coloquialy called Gesuati.

Churches: San Barnaba's Church and the movies

This church is located in Campo San Barnaba, near to the Campo St. Margherita. It's quite famous in Venice for the fact in this church it was played a scene from the movie "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", with Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Always about cinema, not far from here you can find the shop where Stanley Kubrick chosed the masks for his last movie "Eyes Wide Shut".

Churches: The Chiesa dei Scalzi

Located right next to the Satzione Santa Lucia, this is a great place to finish your walk of Venezia from San Marco - it took us about 4 hours to wander through the backstreets to end up here. We stopped and bought 3 Panini's and 3 hot chocolates, sat ourselves down on the water's edge, and relaxed. The sun was shining, the market stall owners were setting up for the afternoon, and all-in-all, it was one of our most memorable days in Venice.

Directions: Next to Santa Lucia station, or you can't miss it if you cross the bridge at Ferrovia - it's right in front of you.

Churches: Sestiere Castello - San Pietro di Castello

The imposing church of San Pietro, with its characteristic slightly leaning bell tower (built by Codussi in 1482), was the Cathedral of Venice from its origins in eighth century. In 1807, the bishop's see of Venice moved cathedral to Saint Mark. The church is situated on the island of San Pietro, known also as island of Castelletto, which lies opposite to the Darsena.

Churches: Santa Maria Formosa

The legends say the name of this church came from an apparition of the Virgin Mary as a shapely (formosa in Italian) woman to Saint Magno in the seventh century. The Church has 2 facades, one faces the canal and another faces the square. When travelling by Vaporetto (the boats that are the main mode of transit besides your feet) down the Grand Canal, try to stand by the front or rear of the boat for the best views. Many churches are situated along the canal and you can get great photo opportunities.

Churches: Sestiere Santa Croce - San Simeone Profeta

The church of San Simeone Profeta, called Grande, was originally built in the 10th century and restored many times later. According to the legend, a plague victim was buried inside the church and therefore, somewhere in the 18th century, a new floor was built above the elder. The restoration, made in 1839, revealed the existence of another floor rich of seals.

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - Chiesa della Salute

The huge building of the church Santa Maria della Salute, coloquialy called "Chiesa della Salute", is one of the landmarks of the town. It is situated along Canal Grande, in Doesoduro. On each September 21st, the Venetians come to visit the church with lighting candles, which makes spectacular scene in the twilight.This church is probably Venice's most famous sillouette and can clearly be seen from St Mark's Square and from the Accademia Bridge. It was built by Longhena to honour the Virgin Mary and was completed in 1682. Every year, on 21st of November, a pontoon bridge is built, laying across the Grand Canal from St Mark's Square to the church, and Venetians come across to the church to pay their respects to the Virgin Mary. Gondoliers have their oars blessed by a priest outside the church. The lovely baroque church of Santa Maria della Salute in Dorsoduro is a famous landmark of Venice. This church, designed by B. Loghena, was commissioned by the Senate of the Venetian Republic in 1630 to thank the Virgin Mary for the end of the plague that had taken about 50.000 victims. The magnificent octagonal basilica is surmounted by a great cupola. The view from the Acccademia bridge is great. Opening hours of the church: daily 9am-noon and 3-6pm (3-5:30pm Dec-Feb)

Directions: There is a vaparetto stop at Salute, very near to the church.

Churches: Sestiere Castello - San Giovanni e Paolo

The imposing church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo kept magnificent paintings by Bellini, Scamozzi, Lotto and Piazzetta. Building of the church, designed by Antonio Gambello, began in the mid of the14th century by the Dominicans but was finished later on in the 15th century. During the Republic the church was nearly as important as San Marco, serving as the burial place of the doges. Most of the tombs can be seen on the walls of presbytery. The fifteenth century Gothic windows are a fine work of Murano glass.

Directions: North of San Marco, in direction of Fondamenta Nuove and island of San Michele where the cemetery is situated.

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - San Barnaba

To me, the church of San Barnaba, situated along the bank of the Rio San Barnaba, is one of the most beautiful in Venice. Not to mentioned that its position is almost perfect. The church was built in 809 by Adorni family, but consecrated only in 1350. It was, however, destroyed by fire in 1105 and rebuilt on the alms of the faithful. Falling down by age, the church was completely renovated in 1776. Campo San Barnaba is very quiet area with few nice cafe-bars and I like to take the rest here after strolling around the city.

Churches: San Simione Piccolo

This is likely the first image you’ll have of Venice if you are arriving by rail. Out of the station, San Simione is look right at you from just across the Grand Canal. Built by Giovanni Scalfarotto from 1718-1738, it is a copy of the Pantheon in Rome. Unfortunately, whenever we’ve been by, it looks to be closed to inside visits.Clearly one must have an appointment to obtain access.

Churches: San Giorgio Maggiore

Chiesa di San Giorgio is situated on the island of the same name which is right after Guidecca Island. Hippolyte Taine, who visited Venice in 1864, was dazzled by the colours of the lagoon. He, wrote that when evening falls, the churches and palaces grow huge and float on the water like ghosts. The view of the island of San Giorgio seems to confirm his impression. The church is Greek-styled with high belltower and huge monastery in adjacent.

Churches: Sestiere Canaregio - Chiesa di Santa Maddalena

The church of Santa Maddalena, designed by Tommaso Temanza, is one of the few churches in Venice having a hexagonal plan on which rests a big semicircular dome with a lantern. There are six chapels inside the church keeping important paintings of the 17th century, most of them came from Piazzetta's school.

Churches: Sestiere Canaregio - Chiesa di Santa Fosca

The original ancient church of Santa Fosca disappeared in a big fire and was later rebuilt and consecrated in 1733. There is tympanum on the front facade on which is written the date 1741, when the church was finished. The posterior side of the church, with the belltower, looks more attractive especially in the sunsets.

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - Abbazia di San Gregorio

The church of San Gregorio, built in the 9th century, is one of the odiest in the town of Venice. By the time of my visit the church was closed for public visitors. It is situated in between Peggy Guggenheim Museum and the church of Santa Maria della Salute.

Directions: Sestiere di Dorsoduro

Churches: Sestiere Santa Croce - San Simeone Piccolo

The church of San Simeono Piccolo, also known as S.S. Guida, was founded in the 9th century, but the building, as it appears today, was built in the 18th century by architect G. Scalfarotto who was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. The church is worth of visiting for its sacristy where is placed and many small statuetes by Giovanni Marchiori.

Churches: Sestiere Giudecca - Santissimo Redentore

The church of Santissimo Redentore, situated on the island of Giudecca, was built in 1577 by Andrea Palladio and finished by Antonio da Ponte in 1592. It has an elegant Palladian facade in the classical style and a simple but beautiful interior. The interior is in particularly interesting containing works of Palma the Younger, Tintoretto and Veronese.

Directions: Giudecca is called the garden island. The name itself is of mysterious origin, perhaps it can be connected with the Jews making their settlement in the Middle Ages, or particular plant with long prickles.

Churches: Santa Maria del Carmelo (Carmini)

Construction of the church began in the late 1200's, though much of what you see today is a result of work done in the 1700's. Inside, it is surprisingly vast and richly decorated with some notable murals done by Tiopolo.

Churches: Sestiere San Polo - San Rocco

Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the church of San Rocco stands side to side at Campo of the same name, just a foot from huge church of Santa Maria dei Frari. Scuola Grande di San Rocco is one of the most important treasure chests of Venetian paintings. Today it is a temple to the paintings of Jacopo Tintoretto, and a must see when visiting Venice. Paintings of Tintoretto are also kept in the church of San Rocco.

Churches: Sestiere San Polo - San Tommaso & San Silvestro

The original project of the church of San Tommaso is by Longhena with more interesting architectonic look, however, it was irretrievable changed in 1742. The present look of the church, with new classical facade, is reconstruction made by Bognolo.

Churches: San Giacomo del Rialto

Just wander backwards from the Rialto markets away from the Grand Canal and you will find this church which is claimed to be the oldest church in Venice. Its foundation was laid by a pious carpenter in the 5th century but todays building is medieval. It has a gothic portal and a very large 24 hr clock. I always visit this church each time I am in Venice because I shop at the Rialto market for fresh fruit.

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - San Raffaele Arcangelo

The name of this church is San Raffaelo Arcangelo but the locals coloquially call it dell'Anzolo Rafael. Originally it dates to 416 and was built by Adriana, the mother of Genusio Ruteno lord of Padova, to fulfill a vow made to Heaven to aid the return of her husband from a continent devastated by barbarian invasions. During the centuries this church had very bad luck being destroyed by fire in 899, 1105 and 1149. It was rebuilt and consecrated again in 1193. Since then the church remained untouched for another four centuries until, threatening to fall down, it was completely renovated in 1618.

Churches: San Pietro di Castello / Throne of St Peter (I&V)

Church San Pietro di Castello is on the island San Pietro di Castello – isolated and peaceful part of Venice. There were church at the same place since 7th century, first dedicated to SS. Sergio and Bacco, and then it seems that it was rebuilt by Bishop Magnus in honour of St Peter, and in honour of the island, it was named San Pietro di Castello. San Pietro di Castello was the he Cathedral of Venice until 1807, when the title passed to St Mark’s. After several reconstructions, it was "redesigned" by Andrea Paladio in 1596. Paintings in this church are made by Tizian, Paolo Caliari Veronese, Alessandro Varotari Padovanino, Marco Basaiti. There is so-called Throne of St Peter, presented to the Doge by Byzantine Emperor Michael III, in San Pietro di Castello. This throne, according to legend, was used by St Peter during his apostolic mission to Antioch of which he was the first bishop. Throne of St Peter plays an important role in Corto Maltese’s adventure in Venice.

Directions: San Pietro di Castelo church is on the Isola di San Pietro, at the east of Venice, and it can be reached by vaporetto ("San Pietro" station), or walking about 10 minutes from Giardini.

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - San Pantaleone

It is hard to say when the first church was built on this site because no documents existing of the foundations, however, in 1009 the church of San Pantaleone was rebuilt by the Giordani family. The church was renovated again in 1222 by Semitecolo. In a state of collapse it was pulled down in 1668 ans rebuilt more solidly. San Pantaleone was the parish church, right from the beginning, and had large surrounding district. It is famous and worth of visit for it's spectacular ceiling by G.A.Fumiani, but also for its paintings, masterpiece works of P. Veneziano, P. Veronese and Palma the Younger.

Churches: The choir at Santa Maria Gloriosa

The choir consists of three original rows of choir benches with 124 seatings. The wooden carvings, made by Marco Cozzi in 1468, are fascinating. Furthermore, unique wooden sculptures by Donatello. The sound is nothing short of amazing.

Directions: Campo dei Frari (San Polo)

Churches: Sestiere Dorsoduro - Santa Maria del Carmelo

The church of Santa Maria del Carmelo is better known as Chiesa dei Carmini, because everybody in Venice call it by that name. It was begun in 1288 but it present facade dates from 1500s. The interiors of the church, however, retains the original 14th century. The church contains a number of pictorial masterpieces and is a must see when visiting Venice.

Churches: Sestiere Giudecca - Chiesa delle Zitelle

The church and the Convent of Zitelle is another masterpiece designed by Andrea Palladio, but it was finished in 1586 by Jacopo Bozzetto. This magnificent church is situated in Giudecca, fascing Vecchia Dogana and the church of Salute. Zitella is Italian word for old maid. The priest of the Company of Jesus, Benedetto Palmio, have rescued a good many poor girls (old maids), took them into a house in the parish of San Marziale. In 1561 he built larger building for this use in Giudecca, with an annexed oratory. The oratory, as well as the church, was designed by Palladio.

Churches: Sestiere San Marco - Chiesa di San Moise

Beautiful facade of the church dedicated to San Moise is almost hidden inside the area around Piazza San Marco. The front facade of the church is richly decorated by the sculptures, works of Alessandro Trenignon.

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