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Venice with a guide: 21 Private Guided Tours to discover Venice

TOUR n. 4

FAITH AND SELF-CELEBRATION: THE FRARI CHURCH AND THE SCUOLA DI SAN ROCCO

 

 

Venetian churches are so full of works of art that they are like museums. Who paid for it all? And why? In a republic in which individual glory was strictly subordinate to that of the State, the commission of art works became a way of celebrating and enhancing social prestige. Noble and wealthy families as well as small confraternities of citizens of a more modest social standing commissioned the altarpieces in the Venetian churches in the hope of assuring a place in Heaven. However, the more wealthy associations enjoyed the luxury of prestigious sites. Their quarters were small-scale versions of the Doge’s Palace, lavishly decorated with artistic masterpieces.

We will guide you through the wonderful Frari Church and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, with works by Bellini, Vivarini, Titian and Tintoretto. This tour is a journey into the depths of the soul, a fear of Hell and the nightmare of the Plague, as Venetians sought to legitimise their wealth and love for life on earth.

 

Duration: 2 hours

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Tour infomation

The Sestiere di San Marco

 

Tour price:


For a private party of
1 to 8 people: 130,00 € (flat rate) + entrance fees

Larger groups: quote on request

 

Entrance fees:

Frari's Church:
2,50 € - no reduction

 

Scuola di San Rocco:
adults: 7,00 €
reductions: 5,00 €
(students up to 26 years – I.D. or passport required)