{"id":30165,"date":"2017-01-06T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-06T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/?p=24165"},"modified":"2021-01-17T14:35:17","modified_gmt":"2021-01-17T14:35:17","slug":"where-to-find-the-best-churches-in-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/venice\/where-to-find-the-best-churches-in-venice\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find the Best Churches in Venice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Churches are a common feature along Venice\u2019s canals and in her many beautiful piazzas. From the world famous St. Mark\u2019s Basilica, to the imposing Santa Maria della Salute at the mouth of the Grand Canal, to the church of the Frari which houses High Renaissance artist Titian\u2019s greatest work, there are around 139 consecrated churches to visit. And while many are well-known tourist attractions, there are plenty of hidden gems that harbor\u00a0artistic masterpieces and religious relics just waiting to be discovered. So if you are planning a visit to the lagoon city, which ones should be at the top of your wish list? Let\u2019s have a look at where to find the best churches in Venice<\/strong>, including some local favorites.<\/p>\n

Practical tips to visiting churches in Venice<\/h2>\n

When choosing which churches in Venice to visit, there are a couple of useful things to know. For example, many of the city\u2019s churches and chapels, including even the city\u2019s largest buildings such as the Salute, are open to the public free of charge throughout the day, enabling independent visits at your leisure. Some, however, operate limited opening hours or charge a small fee to contribute towards the upkeep of the building, artwork or religious ministry. If you, like me, enjoy learning about the history of a church, its foundation and its artwork, why not talk to our expert travel consultants<\/strong><\/a>? They will book you a private tour with an expert local guide who can really bring Venice\u2019s fascinating history to life.<\/p>\n

So, assuming you don\u2019t have enough time to visit all 139 churches, here are our must-see suggestions to put on your list.<\/p>\n

The Basilica of St. Mark<\/h2>\n

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It doesn\u2019t take a genius to realize that Venice\u2019s cathedral, the Basilica of St. Mark which sits beside the Doge\u2019s Palace,<\/strong> has to top your list. Every inch of interior wall space is covered in tiny Murano glass tiles that form a breathtakingly opulent golden mosaic. giving it the nickname of “Chiesa d\u2019Oro”<\/em>\u00a0(golden church). Add in the jewel-encrusted Pala d\u2019Oro<\/em> altar screen, the bones of Mark the Evangelist that were carried here from Alexandria and the four ancient bronze horses captured from Istanbul when it was still Constantinople, and you have a massive Byzantine status symbol that attests to the wealth and power of the Venetian Republic. It\u2019s a truly historic church and a must-see for any visitor.<\/p>\n

The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, San Polo<\/h2>\n
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, usually just called the Frari in Venice (credits: Didier Descouens<\/a> – Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Known to locals as the Frari, this Gothic church is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and is one of the most important churches in the city. Opened by Franciscans in 1338, the imposing brick basilica has a simple exterior but houses several Renaissance masterpieces of art, as well as the last remaining wooden rood screen in Venice and the funerary monuments of several Doges, artists Titian and Canova and other local luminaries. But it\u2019s for Titian\u2019s glorious, 16th\u00a0<\/sup>century painting of “The Assumption of the Virgin,” towering 24 feet above the altar, and Giovanni Bellini\u2019s stunning “Madonna and Child” in the sacristy, that many visitors make the pilgrimage. Don\u2019t forgot to add this one to your list.<\/p>\n

The Church of San Pantalon, Dorsoduro<\/h2>\n
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Church San Pantaleon (credits: Didier Descouens<\/a> – Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From the sumptuous grandeur of St Mark’s and the artistic heritage of the Frari to the first of our tiny hidden gems, the Church of San Pantaleone Martire. Located in the Dorsoduro district, just across the canal from the bustling Campo Santa Margherita, San Pantalon, as it’s known to Venetians, looks like an ordinary, 17th<\/sup> century parish church. But step across the threshold, find the light switch and you\u2019ll instantly understand why this little nugget is on the list.<\/p>\n

As your eyes become accustomed to the dark interior, they are drawn upwards to the immense painting that covers the entire ceiling of this church. Painted on canvas by Gian Antonio Fumiani between 1680 and 1704, when he fell to his death from the scaffolding, the ceiling depicts the martyrdom of St Pantalon. It\u2019s a gloriously dramatic trompe-l\u2019oeil masterpiece and a simply spectacular addition to your wish list of churches in Venice.<\/p>\n

Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli,\u00a0Cannaregio<\/h2>\n
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Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli (credits: Didier Descouens<\/a> – Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shaped like a vaulted treasure chest and built completely out of pastel colored marble, reputedly left over from St Mark\u2019s, the Miracoli holds a special sentimental value for Venetians. Built between 1481 and 1489 by architect Pietro Lombardo, it was designed to house a portrait of the Madonna that locals believed had miraculous powers. Today the beautiful, little church with its unique raised altar is the venue of choice for many weddings, both for locals and visitors, and an architectural masterpiece to add to your list of must-see churches in Venice.<\/p>\n

Church of Santa Maria Assunta, aka\u00a0the Gesuiti, Cannaregio<\/h2>\n
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Church of Santa Maria Assunta (Facade) in Venice, view of the northern part of the lagoon (credits: Didier Descouens<\/a> – Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Known simply as the Gesuiti, this church is classically Baroque in style and consequently divides visitors; some absolutely love its ornate, exuberant decorations while others find it over the top. Either way, no one can deny the skill and artistry that has gone into building this wonderful edifice.<\/p>\n

Statues of several saints and apostles adorn the glistening, white stone fa\u00e7ade. But nothing prepares you for the gloriously elaborate green marble inlay that awaits inside. It looks like the most beautiful William Morris wallpaper or brocade and is everywhere you look, covering not just the floor but the walls, the altar and is even draped over the pulpit like a soft, velvet curtain. This visual illusion in marble\u00a0is all the more magnificent for having been completed over 300 years ago and is so spectacular that it almost overshadows Titian\u2019s great painting, the “Martyrdom of St Lawrence,” which depicts the saint being burned alive. This is a personal favorite and a definite recommendation.<\/p>\n

Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Dorsoduro<\/h2>\n
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The Basilica of St Mary of Health in Venice (credits: Jakub Ha\u0142un<\/a> – Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Perched on the narrow Punta della Dogana at the mouth of the Grand Canal, the church of Santa Maria della Salute<\/strong> is one of the most iconic churches on Venice\u2019s skyline. Its dome appears in masterpieces by artistic greats including Canaletto, Turner, Sargent and Guardi but few people know that it was constructed to give thanks to the Madonna for Venice\u2019s salvation from the great plague of 1630. The church itself is a vast, octagonal building built on one million wooden piles drilled into the soft mud of the lagoon. At its height stands a statue of the Virgin presiding over the city and inside, eight chapels radiate around the central lantern and dome. The church’s steps make a great spot to soak up some summer sun while watching the gondolas and vaporetto water buses plying their trade up and down the canal. Make sure to light a candle to give thanks for good health when you visit and you\u2019ll be assured of another year of wellbeing in return.<\/p>\n

The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Giudecca<\/h2>\n
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San Giorgio Maggiore island in Venice from St Mark’s Campanile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Designed and built by the legendary architect Andrea Palladio between 1566 and 1610, San Giorgio Maggiore is a brilliant white basilica in the High Renaissance style. Its gleaming colonnaded fa\u00e7ade dominates the skyline, facing the Doge\u2019s Palace and Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront. And inside you\u2019ll find masterpieces by Tintoretto, including “The Last Supper” and “The Fall of Manna,” together with contemporary sculptures and artworks. But the highlight of a visit to San Giorgio Maggiore has got to be a trip to the top of its bell tower for the best view over the city’s rooftops. It is absolutely stunning and, fortunately, there is now a lift to get you to the top!<\/p>\n

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Torcello Island<\/h2>\n
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Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Fosca, Torcello (credits: Necrothesp<\/a> – Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And finally, to visit one of the most ancient religious buildings in the Veneto region, head out to the island of Torcello, one of the first to be settled in the lagoon. Originally consecrated in 639 AD, the cathedral is a fine example of Venetian-Byzantine style with a decorated fa\u00e7ade and portico. Inside, a beautiful geometric marble inlay floor, showing eastern influences, greets the visitor. The most important artworks, however, are undoubtedly the mosaics that depict biblical stories including the Crucifixion, Last Judgment and Hell that are the earliest remaining in the whole of Venice. A visit to this tranquil little island in the heart of the lagoon is a wonderful way to glimpse life as the earliest Venetians must have seen it; don\u2019t miss out on this one!<\/p>\n

Where to find the best churches in Venice<\/h2>\n

With a total of around 250 consecrated and deconsecrated churches across the city, Venice has a plethora of styles and artistic masterpieces to offer the curious visitor. So if you like the intricate detail of St Mark\u2019s golden mosaics, the soaring ceiling of San Pantalon, or the stylish simplicity of Palladio\u2019s San Giorgio Maggiore, you won\u2019t be disappointed by the churches in Venice. Leave us a comment with your favorite church or chapel and, in the meantime, whether you prefer the art, architecture or simple spirituality of the churches in Venice, we\u2019re sure you will find some real gems on your next trip. Happy travels!<\/p>\n

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