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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.
A 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.
B 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.
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 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…
E 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.
F Church of Santa Maria della Pietà
All the fans of the famous Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi should consider visiting this 18th-century church.
G 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…
H 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.
I 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…
J 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.
K 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.
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 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…
N 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…
O 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…
P San Martino Church
Make sure you don't just pass by this beautiful little Renaissance church.
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