Santa Maria della Visitazione: the small church of the Zattere before the more famous Gesuati
Santa Maria della Visitazione stands quietly along the Zattere, revealing the early presence of the Gesuati…
San Zanipolo: doges, funerary monuments and a basilica that seems to tell of power after death
San Zanipolo in Venice is more than a Gothic basilica; it’s a stone archive where doges’ tombs become…
San Polo: the church that gives the campo its name but often remains out of frame
San Polo church quietly shapes its large Venetian square, blending centuries of history with the vibrant…
San Zulian: the small church near St. Mark’s where Sansovino left his mark
Hidden near Venice’s bustling St. Mark’s Square, San Zulian’s facade reveals Sansovino’s architectural…
San Salvador: Titian, Bellini and a central church that many pass by without seeing
Nestled between Rialto and St. Mark’s, San Salvador reveals Renaissance architecture and masterpieces by…
Santa Maria della Salute: the church born from the plague that Venice still views from the water
Born from a promise after the 1630 plague, Santa Maria della Salute stands at Venice’s Grand Canal entrance,…
