A massive example of Venetian Gothic, after the Basilica of St. Mark's, the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is the most remarkable ecclesiastical complex in Venice, as well as being one of the most important Franciscan foundations in Italy. It is one of the most important religious building of the city for its abundance of art works.
Originally built between 1236 and 1338 by the Franciscan Conventual Friars, and thoroughly rebuild in the XIV century, it is one of the most important church of Venice, together with the Church of SS.Giovanni and Paolo. Recognizable by its impressive architectonical features in Franciscan-Gothic style, with two side aisles and seven apsidal chapels, the central rose window and the ‘300 cotto bell tower, which is one of the most higher of the city.
In its interior, broad and solemn with three divided aisles, are treasured some of the most important Renaissance works, such as Trittico della Madonna e i Santi by Bellini(1488), the pala dell'Assunta by Tiziano (1516-1518), one of the ‘400 venetian masterpiece and the wooden statue of S. Giovanni Battista, by Donatello (1450 circa).
Useful information:
Address: Campo dei Frari, 3072 San Polo cap 30125 – Venezia
Opening times: Working days 9.00-18.00, Sundays 13.00-18.00
Closed on:
1st January
Eastern day
15th August
Christmas day
Sunday
Partial closure:
(Opening time at 13.00)
6th January
1st November
8th December
Full Price: € 3.00
Student price (up to 29 years old, provided with ID): €1,50
Free entrance:
· Residents of the municipality of Venice (provided with a valid ID)
· Children up to 11 years old
· Religiou people
· People with disabilites and their carer
· Journalists with Chorus credit (released by the Direction)
· ICOM and ICOMOS associates
· Authorized guides
· In-service offial of MIBAC
· Student and researchers authorized by the Direction
· For groups, one free entrance every 15 participants.
Tickets are on Sale in Venice at the church.
Contacts:
Phone: +39 041 272 8611
Email: info@chorusvenezia.org
basilica@basilicadeifrari.it
Website: https://www.basilicadeifrari.it
How to get there: Ferry boat stop "S. Tomà"
