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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice

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#14 of 196 in Historic Sites in Venice

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The main church of the Dominican order in Venice, Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo boasts an expansive brick façade and a spacious interior. Among the church's many funerary monuments and paintings rest the remains of 25 of Venice’s doges. Gaze at the ornately decorated and painted ceiling of the Chapel of the Rosary, and seek out the Byzantine statue of Madonna della Pace. Don’t miss the main relic of the church, the foot of St. Catherine of Siena. Make Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo a part of your Venice vacation plans using our Venice road trip planning website .

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• By Violister

  This huge, austere church has the tombs of many Doges within. It dominates Castello and sits in a large square, next to the Ospedale. A truly impressive church, well worth a visit in its own right...  more »

• By X7750EQchrisw

  San Giovanni is an overwhelming 1700 church to experience. I happened onto a vocal concert there during the Holidays. The acoustics were amazing! Being in the early evening with their beautiful...  more »

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• By Simon Hodge

  This is quite simply, Incredible! The building is huge and beautiful. Sadly photography is not permitted inside so I cannot share any here... There is a queue to go inside but it moves along with good pace, there is a small charge to go through the top part of the Basilica out onto the roof terrace and through the museum section. Please be aware this has very steep old stone stairs NOT suitable for small children or pushchairs etc.

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• By Elif Akdan

  Really nice pizza and also nice service. Additionally it's not to expensive so perfect! Thanks

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