churches in Venice

Historic Churches of Venice

Venice's spiritual heritage is defined by a diverse collection of architectural styles, from the Byzantine mosaics of St Mark's Basilica to the Palladian Renaissance designs of San Giorgio Maggiore and Il Redentore. This list features historic landmarks including the plague-votive Church of Santa Maria della Salute, the 7th-century Holy Apostles, and the Gothic Madonna dell'Orto. Visitors can find masterpieces by Tintoretto and Titian, explore the musical history of Vivaldi at the Pietà, and admire the intricate marble facades of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

Historic Churches of Venice — Map

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St Mark's Basilica

Byzantine and Gothic cathedral known for its mosaics and religious relics. It functions as a place of worship, museum, and cultural landmark.

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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute

Historic baroque basilica with distinctive double domes, built as a votive offering against the plague. It features significant architectural and artistic heritage and serves as a minor basilica and place of worship.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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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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…

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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.

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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…

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Church of the Holy Apostles

This 7th-century church which has undergone many changes throughout its history is one of the oldest ones in Venice.

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Church of San Giacomo dall'Orio

This church was founded as early as in the 9th century which makes it one of the oldest churches in Venice.

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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.

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Church of San Geremia

This 11th-century church is known for its interior works of art but it is especially known as a pilgrimage point since it is the grave of…

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Basilica of St Peter of Castello

This 16th-century basilica boasts beautiful interior decorations. Its site has been occupied by churches for much longer though, the first…

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Church of Santa Maria di Nazareth

This 17th-century Baroque jewel of Venice is a work of renowned architect Baldassare Longhena, whose extraordinary facade decorated with…

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San Martino Church

Make sure you don't just pass by this beautiful little Renaissance church.

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