Venezia

Venice's Iconic Churches

Venice’s ecclesiastical landscape spans over a millennium of architectural evolution, from the 7th-century Byzantine foundations on Torcello and Murano to the grand Baroque domes of Santa Maria della Salute. This collection features Gothic masterpieces like the Frari and San Zanipolo, the burial site of many Doges, alongside Renaissance gems such as Santa Maria dei Miracoli. These sites house significant artworks by Titian and Tintoretto, reflecting the Republic’s spiritual heritage and its artistic and political history.

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.

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.

Basilica of Saints John and Paul

Historic Gothic basilica known for its medieval architecture and as the burial site of many Venetian doges and notable figures.

Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Historic Gothic church renowned for its impressive architecture, notable artworks, and significant religious importance.

Church of St 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.

Church of Santa Maria del Giglio

Historic Catholic church renowned for its Baroque architecture and notable artworks, including paintings by Tintoretto. It is an important cultural monument with a distinctive facade designed by Giuseppe Sardi.

Church of Saint Salvador

Historic baroque Catholic church notable for its architecture, religious significance, and artistic heritage including works by Titian and Sansovino.

San Giacomo di Rialto Church

Historic Catholic church notable for its Gothic architecture and medieval origins.

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.

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.

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.

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice, northern Italy.

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…

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…

Church of Santa Maria and San Donato

This church (one of the oldest churches in Venice dating back to the 7th century) will surely catch your eye with its terracotta facade and…

Church of Santa Fosca

11th-century Byzantine-style church on Torcello island, featuring a unique octagonal plan and a five-sided portico with marble columns. It stands as a significant example of early Venetian-Byzantine architecture.

Duomo di Mestre

18th-century neoclassical cathedral in Mestre dedicated to Saint Lawrence. It features a historic 16th-century organ and houses various artworks from the late Venetian school.