Venice Churches
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Basilica San Marco A Byzantine wonder that's more Istanbul than Italy, the 11th-century St. Mark's Basilica is covered in golden mosaics and filled with treasure. Photo Gallery |
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Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari A Franciscan church built in 1330, I Frari is best known for its masterpieces by Titian and other artists. Photo Gallery |
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Santa Maria della Salute One of Venice's most well-known churches, this Baroque church at the entrance to the Grand Canal houses a precious Byzantine icon plus works by Titian and Tintoretto. |
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Santa Maria dei Miracoli This barrel-shaped church covered in marble slabs is a favorite among Venetians for weddings. Inside, the ceiling glistens with golden miniatures of holy figures. |
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Santi Giovanni e Paolo Monumental tombs of 25 Venetian doges are sheltered in this 13th-century Dominican church, as well as paintings by Veronese and a polyptych by Bellini. |
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San Giorgio Maggiore Occupying an island aross the water from San Marco, this 16th-century church was inspired by Greek temple design. Inside are paintings by Tintoretto, and there are Gregorians chants every Sunday. |
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San Zaccaria This 9th-century church, one of the oldest in Venice, features a 15th-century facade by Coducci and a Madonna and Saints by Bellini. |
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San Sebastiano Paolo Veronese spent a large part of his life decorating this unassuming 16th-century church, and was buried among his masterpieces. |
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Santa Maria dell'Orto Huge paintings by devout parishioner Tintoretto grace this graceful Gothic church set on a quiet back canal, including the gruesome Last Judgment. |
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San Pantalon Two treasures hide behind an unimpressive facade: a nail from the True Cross in a rich Gothic altar and an impressive ceiling by Gian Antonio Fumiani. |
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Santi Maria e Donato With its lovely colonnaded apse, this 12th-century basilica is the architectural highlight of the island of Murano. |
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Santa Maria dell'Assunta Founded in 639, this is the oldest church in the Venetian lagoon and the highlight of a visit to Torcello. Inside is a major collection of Byzantine mosaics. |
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San Stefano Reconsecrated six times due to blood spilled within its walls, this now-serene 14th-century church is home to a ship's-keel ceiling and a sacristy full of great art. |
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Santa Maria Formosa According to tradition, this church was founded after an apparition of Our Lady as a shapely (formosa) woman to Saint Magno in the 7th century. Unusually, it has two facades; one on each side. |
