Historic Churches of Veneto
Veneto’s religious heritage spans centuries of architectural evolution, from the Romanesque San Zeno in Verona to Andrea Palladio’s Renaissance masterpieces in Venice, including San Giorgio Maggiore and Il Redentore. In Padua, the Scrovegni Chapel houses Giotto’s 14th-century frescoes, while the Basilica of Saint Anthony remains a major pilgrimage site. The collection also highlights unique structural achievements like the cliffside Santuario della Madonna della Corona and the marble-clad Santa Maria dei Miracoli, featuring significant works by Renaissance masters like Tintoretto and Titian.
A Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is a Catholic church and minor basilica in Padua, Veneto, Northern Italy, dedicated to St.
B Scrovegni Chapel
The Scrovegni Chapel, also known as the Arena Chapel, is a small church, adjacent to the Augustinian monastery, the Monastero degli…
C Church of St Giorgio Maggiore
The white facade of this church is almost radiant. Its interior is bright and airy, decorated with a few paintings, mostly by Tintoretto.
D Confraternity of St. Roch
The main draw of this museum is an enormous collection of the Renaissance artist Jacopo Robusti, called Tintoretto.
E Basilica of San Zeno
This beautiful Romanesque church is famous not only for its many artworks but also for being the place where Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet…
F Santuario della Madonna della Corona
Perched on a narrow rock shelf 774 meters above sea level on Mount Baldo, this sanctuary is built directly into a vertical cliff face. Originally a hermitage, the current structure dates primarily to the 16th and 17th centuries and is accessible via a mountain trail.
G Church of St. Mary of Mount Berico
The Church of St. Mary of Mount Berico is a Roman Catholic and minor basilica in Vicenza, northern Italy.
H Church of Santissimo Redentore
Built as an expression of gratitude after the city survived a horrible plague in the 16th century, this splendorous church made of white…
I Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Renaissance marble church notable for its distinctive architecture and religious significance. It features elaborate interior and exterior decorations including frescoes and sculptures.
J Basilica dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo
Baroque parish church built between 1769 and 1775 on the site of earlier churches. It features a prominent bell tower that serves as a symbol of the town.
K Church of Saint Zacharias
Hidden from the eyes of most tourists, this pompous church charms its visitors by the peace and silence inside its walls.
L Church of Madonna dell'Orto
The brick facade, the rose window in the middle and the ornate porch of this 14th-century church are really remarkable.
M Verona Cathedral
Often referred to as Duomo di Verona, this charming Romanesque cathedral was built after the 1117 earthquake, which destroyed two churches…
N Sant'Anastasia Church
Located in the historical heart of Verona, this majestic Gothic church is an extraordinary example of the period's art, both in interior…
O Padua Cathedral
Padua Cathedral, or Basilica Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, is a Catholic church and minor basilica located on the east end of…
P Chioggia Cathedral
Chioggia Cathedral is the main place of worship in Chioggia, Italy, in the south of the Venetian Lagoon. It dates from 1627.
Q Abbey of Santa Giustina
The Abbey of Santa Giustina is a 10th-century Benedictine abbey complex located in front of the Prato della Valle in central Padua, region…
R Santo Stefano
This 13th-century Gothic church (that was however massively renovated in the 15th century) will surely catch your eye with its high bell…
S Church of Saint Moisè
Named after the prophet Moses, this Baroque church has an extraordinarily ornate facade decorated with many statues and also a nicely…
T Church of Santa Maria della Pietà
All the fans of the famous Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi should consider visiting this 18th-century church.
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