Gothic and Renaissance Architecture in Venice

Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santi Giovanni and Paolo churches: architectural gems off the beaten path in the districts of Cannaregio and Castello.

Gems of Gothic and Renaissance Architecture in Venice can be found in the district of Cannaregio and Castello. This is where you can see  3 veritable gems: the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, the Confraternity of San Marco and the largest church in the city, SS. Giovanni e Paolo. The Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli was built at the end of the 15th C, so as to preserve a small wooden panel representing the Virgin Mary which was regarded as miraculous. This tiny church was for centuries long the destination of pilgrims and features a stunning interior lavishly decorated with precious marbles, truly one of a kind.

Two more Gems of Gothic and Renaissance Architecture in Venice are not far from the Miracoli Church.  Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo is one of the favorite destination for Venetians who indulge sitting in this lovely square sipping coffee and chatting. It all looks almost like a theatrical set, framed by remarkable buildings. Furthermore, SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the largest church in the city, was built for the Dominican monks in the 14th C.  This was where the funerary ceremonies of the city governors were celebrated, following a nightly solemn procession. As a result, it’s always being known as the Pantheon of the doges.

Adjacent is the Scuola Grande di San Marco, an extraordinary example of local early Renaissance architecture: this was the house to a secular confraternity, known as scuole in Venice, the members of which were wealthy merchants committed to philanthropy. The interior is lavishly decorated and reflects the wealth of the patrons.

 

DURATION: 2 hrs

TOUR PRICE: € 150,00

ENTRANCE FEES
Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo: € 3,00 p.p
Church of St. Maria dei Miracoli Church: € 3,00 p.p

THE PRICE OF GOTHIC AND RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE IN VENICE INCLUDES

  • The service of a qualified English speaking guide for 2 hours

PLEASE NOTE
The tour price is not per person, it is for a party of 1 to 8 participants, and does not include admission fees or transportation costs when applicable.
Admission fees to monuments and sites are expressed per person.
Should your party exceed 8 participants, please contact us for a quote.

 

Jōhō
Yoyaku