Remodelled and restored several times over the centuries, the church was given its current late Gothic appearance in the last quarter of the 15th century. Inside you will find masterpieces by Renaissance artists – simply breathtaking.
The church on this site was first mentioned in a document from 1090, a deed of donation in which the priest Andrea Martinaci, parish priest of San Giovanni Battista in Bragora, appears as a notary. A later reconstruction of the building took place in 1178, as we know from other documents.
The interior of the church has undergone profound changes over the centuries. The renovations that took place at various times between the end of the 16th century and the 18th century radically altered the liturgical space, with the presbytery area being particularly affected. The choir and the altars that leaned against it were demolished, the high altar (which was rebuilt in the late 17th century) was moved to an isolated position, the floor was levelled and a series of large screens were installed on the walls.
Despite the changes, the presbytery, which is dominated by the Baptism of Christ by Giambattista Cima, one of the oldest altarpieces preserved in situ on the high altar of a Venetian church, is undoubtedly still the architectural centrepiece of the church. For this privileged space reserved for the clergy, a complex decoration was created in the years 1486-1503, which includes the choir, the altarpiece for the high altar with its cornice and two small side altars with their paintings.
Monday – Saturday | 10.30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(ticket offices, bookshop and last admission ten minutes before closing time)
You can obtain the Chorus Pass at the ticket office of the Chiesa di Santo Stefano, the Chiesa di San Giacomo dall’Orio or the Chiesa di San Sebastiano on presentation of the Venice City Pass. The Chorus Pass is valid for the churches listed on the ticket. Keep the Chorus Pass to visit the other churches.
The nearest ferry stops are
San Marco / San Zaccharia A, lines: 14, 15, CA
San Marco / San Zaccharia B, lines: 2, 20
Campiello del Piovan, 3790, 30122 Venezia VE
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The Chorus Pass for the churches of Venice is included in your >> Venice City Pass.
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