Venice - Churches and places of worship Basilica San Marco An imposing Greek cross with five huge domes, inside it is a mix of Eastern and Western influences. Visit the Pala d'oro, the mosaics of the atrium, the Treasury and the domes of the Ascension and Pentecost.
Cavallino Treporti - Churches and places of worship Cappella della Madonna del Monte The devotion of the Cavallinesi for Madonna del Monte has remained strong over the centuries, being a symbol of the religiosity of the country. Every year, on the first Sunday of May, the feast of the Virgin takes place, where hymns are sung and the procession that goes from the cemetery chapel of the Madonna to the parish where it matches again the hymn and Holy Mass is celebrated and then return to the village and attend the fireworks.
Cavallino Treporti - Churches and places of worship Convento dei Padri Domenicani The Convent of the Dominican Fathers and the adjoining convent church were built between 1626 and 1635, at the behest of the Marquis Francesco Castromediano and his wife Beatrice Acquaviva of Aragon. The convent was donated to the Dominicans, but now it has become the property of the Municipality that recently restored it and made it become a functional structure for the celebrations of the Jubilee 2000 and the reception stage of the” Pilgrims on the way to Jerusalem.”
Verona - Churches and places of worship Duomo di Verona It was built on the ruins of basilica between 1117 and 1138. It is among prominent landmarks in the city. Both inside and outside visibility of the building is very impressive especially the marble and Romanesque façade. The cathedral is also one of the most popular churches to visit in the city.
Lazise - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Nicolo' The church of San Nicolò is located at the old port of Lazise. In Romanesque style it dates back to the twelfth century. The original bell tower, which was dangerous at the end of the eighteenth century, was knocked down and in its place a new one was made.
Garda - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna della Corona The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona is located in the middle of the vertical rocky wall of Monte Baldo. Its name comes from the chain of mountains that all around form a crown. This is completely excavated into the rock.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship Sant'Antonio a Biaza The origins of the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Biaza are not well known. The only clue we have, is a fresco on the outside wall, datable to the second half of 1300. The building is in the Romanesque style and is still in good conditions.
Peschiera del Garda - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Martino It is considered one of the oldest in the Veronese Diocese, for some the original construction would date back to the year 1000. Demolished in 1800, after being used as a deposit of ammunition by Napoleon, the Church was rebuilt in the 1900s and frescoed by Severino Saoncella. It preserves some relics of Blessed Andrea da Peschiera.
Peschiera del Garda - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna del Frassino The Sanctuary of Madonna del Frassino preserves many artistic and, above all pictorial works, so much so that it is often defined as a real art gallery. Among others, here it is possible to admire works by Farinati, also author of the frescoes on the walls of the Church, Bertanza, Muttoni the Younger and Zeno da Verona. Also very interesting is the choir entirely made of walnut.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Battistero di San Giovanni The baptistery of St. John dates back to the eleventh century and is a work in Romanesque style. The original form is that of a church, but now it is used as a baptistery. The building has undergone restorations over the years to achieve its current appearance. A special feature of the facade is a bas-relief that reflects the “Take off of St. John the Baptist”.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Vito Communicating with the Church of Saint Lucia, also medieval. Inside you can see other fourteenth-century frescoes and many valuable ancient works.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Lucia Built in the mid of 1300 on the ashes of the Prisons of Treviso destroyed by fire, the internal aspect of the church is more similar to a Crypt: contributing to it the low ceiling and poor lighting.
Rovigo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Beata Vergine del Soccorso The Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso was created by Francesco Zamberlan in 1594. The building is octagonal in shape and is known as ``The Round``, it has two entrances, the main ``IV November`` and the entrance ``Piazza XX Settembre``. In its interior we can admire the image of the Madonna and Child holding a rose considered miraculous which was subsequently renamed as Santa Maria del Soccorso. Inside the church we also find other works and objects of art such as the organ of Gaetano Callido.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Oratorio di San Rocco The oratory was built during the 16th century, and took its name from the Brotherhood of St. Rocco, for which it was destined. The elegant structure is divided into two sections, and is an artistic masterpiece. The walls are almost all frescoed with the stories of San Rocco, while the rest of the building is decorated with sixteenth-century grotesque ornaments. Today, the oratory is open for all interested parties.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Cappella degli Scrovegni The Scrovegni Chapel was built at the beginning of the fourteenth century. It was commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni, from whom it also took its name. The structure presents one of the jewels of fourteenth-century ecclesiastical art, work by Giotto. The interior houses a wide cycle of frescoes, depicting biblical stories, which are the subject of continuous restoration by the Municipality. Today it is in an excellent state of conservation, and you can visit it freely by all interested parties.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Battistero del Duomo The original installation of the Baptistery of Padua dates back to the twelfth century. Over the years, the structure has undergone numerous restorations. The interior is carefully decorated with a cycle of frescoes of religious character, one of the best works by Giusto de' Menabuoi. Today it is in an excellent condition and you can visit it freely.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Canziano The Church of San Canzian, one of the oldest of Padua, was erected in tribute to the four martyrs of Aquileia: Canziano Canzio, Canzianilla and Proto. Its current forms are date back to 1617 and its interior is filled with beautiful works of art.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Nicolò The Church of San Nicolò, situated in the Piazza of the same name in Padua, is a beautiful old church, already existing in 1088, which houses an interesting medieval sarcophagus. Well worth a visit!
Padova - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Daniele di Padova The Church of San Daniele, built in 1706, is dedicated to the eponymous the saint who is one of the Patrons of Padua, being celebrated on January 3 of each year. Inside there are beautiful frescos and statues to see, visit it!
Padova - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Sant’Antonio The Basilica of St. Anthony, the saint born in Lisbon in 1195 who died in Padua in 1231, is a very spiritualized place that will give you moments of intense faith and peace. It is worth to pray and meditate for a few minutes near the tomb of the sain
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Rocco The church, built in the sixteenth century,is an example of the flourishing period of artistic and cultural growth that this city had . Inside you can admire the wonderful works of the Holy Father from Venice,of Luigi Cima and of Gaspar Diziani.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Basilica Cattedrale di San Martino In Duomo Square, in the historic center, there is the cathedral of the parish of Belluno. With its simple exposed stone facade and rich portal in Baroque style, it has always fascinated the faithful and visitors.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Campanile di Belluno Famous for being one of the finest existing towers throughout the Italian peninsula, it was designed and then implemented by Juvara in 1743. Fascinating is the wooden angel that imposingly stands on the spire of the bell tower dome.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Biagio The church of San Biagio is famous for being the oldest church building in the city of Belluno. Fascinating church, it is dedicated to St. Biagio, doctor who lived between the third and fourth centuries in Sebaste, in Armenia.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santo Stefano Built in 1463 to replace the oldest church of Santa Maria delle Grazie,it contains prestigious works as the two marvellous Angels of Andrea Bruston as well as frescoes by Jacopo da Montagnana depicting the martyrdom of St. Stephen
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Giobbe The Church is located in the Cannaregio district, the field on which it overlooks has the same name but is called Sant'Agiopo in Venetian. The work began to be built in 1450 and was consecrated in 1493. The architects Antonio Gambello and Lorenzo di Gian Francesco are the authors of the structure. There is a bell tower, an arch with three statues, 4 altars and 5 chapels dedicated to various Venetian families.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Pantalon Located in the Dorsoduro district, it overlooks the homonymous field. The name corresponds to San Pantaleone, a martyr doctor between the 3rd and 4th centuries to which the Venetians are very devoted. The dates about its construction are not very clear. The Church is famous for the ceiling on which the Martyrdom of San Pantalon is painted, a work by San Antonio Fumiani built between 1680 and 1704.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Moisè This Church is located in the district of San Marco. Initially named after San Vittore, she changed her name by the will of Moisé Valier who rebuilt it in 947. The construction date is around 800 and was made by the architect Sansovino. The massive façade is in Baroque style and inside there are some paintings such as “The Lavender Of The Feet” by Tintoretto.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Sebastiano Located in the Dorsoduro district, it overlooks Campo San Sebastian. The project, very sober due to the rules of monastic life, was conceived by Antonio Abbondi. Completed in 1548 and consecrated in 1562. The façade is in full Renaissance style, bipartite, crowned by a triangular gable with the statue of St. Sebastian in the center. The beautiful interior decorations were due to the painter Paolo Veronese.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna It is the most beautiful place of worship of the Renaissance era. It is located in the Castello district and overlooks the homonymous Field. The Church was started by Jacopo Sansovino in 1534 by order of the Franciscans and completed in 1554. The realization of the facade was instead the work of Andrea Palladio. The two side chapels became the funeral chapels of the noble families who had funded their construction.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa The Church is located in the Castello district on the edge of the San Marco district. It overlooks the homonymous field, which is one of the largest in the city. The building was funded by the noble Tribuno family and took the name of Purification of the Blessed Virgin. The Church was wanted by San Magno di Oderzo to whom, they say, the “Virgin of a vague form” appeared. The Church was restructured several times, maintaining the Greek cross shape. The last to rebuild it was Mauro Codussi.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli It is a cult building located in the Cannaregio district. It was one of the very first buildings of the Renaissance and was renovated in 1997. The Church has a rectangular structure, the façade is pentpartiita with a lower order and an upper order. The interior consists of a single nave with a barrel vault. All walls are clad with marble and decorated with bas-reliefs.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Rocco It is located in the San Polo district and overlooks Campo San Rocco. The Brotherhood that had it built rested the foundation stone on 16 July 1478, dedicating it precisely to San Rocco. The construction took place by Bartolomeo Bon who in 1494 already inaugurated the new temple. The Church consists of a single nave and the façade is of a Codussian type. Later it was renovated by Giovanni Antonio Scalfarotto in 1726 and the façade was completely changed by Bernardino Maccaruzzi.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Zaccaria It is located in the Castello district and overlooks the homonymous field. The church of archaic style dates back to the 9th century, and is located near Piazza San Marco, right in the center of Venice. The Church was set on fire in 1105 and rebuilt by the architect Mauro Codussi in the fifteenth century. The interior has three naves with a cross vault and the facade is tripartite.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Cassiano It is a Church that probably dates back to the tenth century and is located in the San Polo district. The façade is obviously Baroque style, without decorations and plastered in gray. The interior is decorated with Baroque stuccoes and is “in the hall” with three naves of the same height. Inside there is the Nacchini reed organ.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore It is located on the homonymous island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. It overlooks the San Marco basin. It is one of the most important works by Vicenza architect Andrea Palladio. After his death, however, the facade was completed by Vincenzo Scamozzi. The plan, as well as the façade, have a fairly original structure as they combine classic aspects with aspects desired by the Renaissance.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta detta I Gesuiti Located in the Cannaregio district, the Church was built by the architect Domenico Rossi, called to carry out the work by the Council of Trent. The façade is divided into two orders, of which the lower one consists of 8 columns supporting 8 statues. Another 4 columns are present inside with as many statues that form as a whole the 12 “Apostles”. The plant is instead shaped like a Latin cross with 3 chapels in the longest arm.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute The basilica is erected in the Punta della Dogana area, and is one of the best expressions of Baroque art in Venice. Designed by Baldassare Longhena, it was built by the Venetians in honor of Our Lady to free them from the plague of 1630. The central body is octagonal, dominated by a large hemispherical dome. The facade was decorated by the sculptor Tommaso Rues while inside the sacristy there are numerous works by Titian.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Santi Giovanni e Paolo More commonly known as St. Zanipolo, contending with the Frari the title of largest Gothic church in the city. Called the Pantheon of Venice, home to the monuments up to 25 Doges. Do not miss: the Chapel of the Rosary and the Chapel of San Domenico.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari The interior is remarkable for its huge size and the quality of works of art. Outstanding among these is the Assumption of Titian and the choir of the Friars.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship La Basilica Palladiana The magnificent Basilica of Vicenza, in Veneto, is a phenomenal symbol of this city, built in the sixteenth century, where first there were two buildings of the the thirteenth century: the Vetus and Communis. Inside you will find beautiful frescos.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunciata The unique and famous cathedral of Santa Maria Annunciata, in Vicenza, in Veneto, is striking for its forms (its present appearance dates from the fifteenth century), the first building, however, dates from the fourth century. Worth visiting!
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Caterina Church of the XIV century, desecrated in '700. You can admire the Chapel of the Innocents and the cycle of frescoes "Stories of St. Ursula"by Tommaso da Modena, one of the greatest painters of the fourteenth century.
Sottomarina - Churches and places of worship Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main church of Chioggia, erected on a project by Baldassarre Longhena in 1633. The façade includes statues of the patron saints of the city, Felice and Fortunato.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Gaetano Located in heart of the city, it was built, together with the hospice, at the beginning of the thirteenth century. Of the ancient structure has remained, close to the bell tower, the apse painted in some parts with frescoes of the Romanesque period.
Mestre - Churches and places of worship La chiesa di San Girolamo The church of San Girolamo is located in the heart of Mestre, a short walk from the Tower. It 's the oldest church in town, it was founded in 1261.
Jesolo - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santa Maria ad Equilium The Cathedral was built on the ruins of an early Christian church dedicated to San Mauro of which some remains are visible.
Asiago - Churches and places of worship Parrocchia di San Matteo Apostolo The church of San Matteo Apostolo is dedicated to the patron saint of Asiago. In its walls it hosts a paint by Francesco Bassano il Giovane and one by Francesco Bassano il Vecchio in the apse.
Abano Terme - Churches and places of worship Duomo di San Lorenzo The Bell Tower of the Cathedral was built in two different eras: the base, with more rough brick is of the X century, while the upper part of the XIII century. It hosts many works of art of great value, especially some of the paintings Pitocchet.
Santorso - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Sant' Orso The Sanctuary of Sant'Orso was built entirely thanks to the money donated by the faithful of Santorso. In the urn of the chapel, on the right side, the remains of the Saint are preserved, while on the left wall there is a shovel depicting his death. From 1777 the Sanctuary was also dedicated to Santa Maria del Summano.
Bassano del Grappa - Churches and places of worship Tempio Ossario The Ossuary Temple of Bassano del Grappa represents the military shrine, where the remains of soldiers who died in World War I are collected. Initially, the Cathedral of Bassano was designed and built and in 1930, at the request of the Ministry of Defense, it was transformed into a shrine. Inside, we find more than five thousand soldiers from all Italian regions of a very young age and also four officers with the Gold Medal.
Verona - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Madonna di Campagna The Church of the Madonna di Campagna was built in the 16th century by the architect Michele Sanmicheli, and after his death the architect Bernardo Brugnoli continued work. The church has a particular octagonal structure that appears circular from the outside and the colonnade also recalls the Roman temples, such as the temple of Vesta in Rome. Inside the structure are preserved precious paintings, artists such as Paolo Farinati and Felice Brusasorzi and also a precious image of the Madonna placed behind the high altar.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Tempio e Chiostro di San Lorenzo The Temple and Cloister of San Lorenzo were built towards the beginning of the 13th century on an area where the oratory of San Lorenzo previously existed. In 1290 the Municipality also contributed to its construction, with the intent to build it in a short time. Several individuals also supported the construction of the cloister through competitions set up in the area. The Temple was enriched with altars and works of art. In the following centuries the oratory of the Immaculate Conception and the oratory of San Bernardino took over its walls.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale The Cathedral of Vicenza was built around the 5th century and is the episcopal seat of the diocese of Vicenza. The construction is due to the first bishop of Vicenza. Instead, dates back to the mid-fifteenth century the Gothic façade that is the current appearance of the cathedral, the structure instead has a rectangular plan with three naves. Of particular architectural beauty are the works of Andrea Palladio in the second half of the sixteenth century, which involved the construction of the drum and the dome.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Monte Berico The Sanctuary of Monte Berico was built by the architect Carlo Borella, towards the first part of the eighteenth century. The construction of this sanctuary is not accidental, it originates from the apparitions of a peasant woman from Sovizzo who saw Our Lady twice in the period of the fifteenth century. In fact, at that time the plague had caused many victims and after the construction of the Sanctuary, at the request of Our Lady to the peasant woman, the plague was annihilated. Currently, the sanctuary is run by the Servants of Mary after the multi-year management of the Order of Saint Bridget.
Vittorio Veneto - Churches and places of worship Monastero Cistercense The Cistercian Monastery was built in 1211. In 1909 the monastery was confiscated by the community and during the war it was badly damaged. Subsequently, the building was restored and then opened. Currently, the monastery continues its normal activity.
Monteortone - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Beata Vergine della Salute The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Health is located in the city of Abano Terme, in the locality of Monteortone, at the foot of the homonymous hill. The Sanctuary, consecrated to the Blessed Virgin of Health, hosts a valuable cycle of frescoes and an imposing organ, one of the largest in the Veneto region.
Abano Terme - Churches and places of worship Monastero di San Daniele The monastery of San Daniele is located in Abano Terme, on a small hill of the Euganean, in the center of the spa area of the Padua town and Torreglia, Monteortone and Montegrotto.
Cavallino Treporti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Maria SS. Assunta The Mother Church of Cavallino, dedicated to Maria SS. Assunta, was built in 1630 on the remains of a previous construction. The structure is in Baroque style, and is adorned with statues and a remarkable bell tower, with a civic clock attached. Also of great importance is the Sepulchre of the Castromediano, the Baptistery and the Funeral Chapel today dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship San Pietro a Campo San Pietro in Campo, or San Pietro in Vincoli, is a medieval church whose origins are not yet known. The facade of the building was completely rebuilt in 700. The interior has a single nave leading to the altar and the apse. Please to note are the numerous frescoes.
Caorle - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna dell'Angelo The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Angelo was built in 1751 and represents a place dear to the inhabitants of Caorle. Inside there is the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary protector of fishermen. The cross affixed outside the church recalls the prodigy that occurred in 1727 when during a frightening flood, despite the open doors, no drop of water penetrated the sanctuary.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship San Nicola ad Assenza St. Nicholas Church is located in Assenza, fraction of Brenzone. It was built in the eleventh and twelfth centuries and dedicated to St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, the patron of the dangers of the lake. Several extensions and modifications, from the fifteenth century to modern times, have radically changed its look. The interior has a single nave and in the choir there are the altar and a remarkable altarpiece of the sixteenth century. The interior walls contain frescoes painted between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Zeno a Castelletto The medieval church of San Zeno, built on a Roman villa, dating back to the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The structure is the result of different periods of construction. Very characteristic is the bell tower, built only in the last stage, around the thirteenth century. On the walls of the nave and along the apse are located the beautiful frescoes.
Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santo Stefano Dating back to the Lombard age, rebuilt in the seventeenth century, richly decorated inside a century later.
Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna Pellegrina The Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Virgin was erected in 1943, after the end of World War II, with the aim of giving a little spiritual strength and faith to the people after so much tragedy. Very comforting and well worth a visit.