This big Franciscan convent church of the 16th century was built under a projct of Jacopo Sansovino and it shows the balanced and harmonious architectural schemes of the late Renaissance period.
The elegant classical style façade is by Andrea Palladio (1564-70).

Its interior is enriched with painting and sculpted works, such as Pala Giustinian by Veronese and in the chapel Madonna col Bambino e santi by Giovanni Bellini. The three cloisters are also worth a visit.

Useful information:
Address: campo San Francesco della Vigna, Castello cap 30122 - Venezia

Opening times: everyday 8.00 -12.30 and 15.00- 19.00

Contacts:
Phone: +39 041 523 5341

How to get there: ferry boat stop "Celestia"

 

 

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