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Pong Lenis (14 months ago)
The Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, is a church in the Castello sestiere of Venice, Italy. One of the largest churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. I really enjoyed the architecture and its artwork. I would definitely recommend visiting this lovely church when visiting Venice.
The Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, is a church in the Castello sestiere of Venice, Italy. One of the largest churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. I really enjoyed the architecture and its artwork. I would definitely recommend visiting this lovely church when visiting Venice.
Alex Wakim (2 years ago)
This is a must go if you're in Venice. Commonly overlooked, it's the resting site of 25 Doges, and is where all their funerals took place starting in the 1300s. Incredible atmosphere, very prayerful, and something not to miss.
This is a must go if you're in Venice. Commonly overlooked, it's the resting site of 25 Doges, and is where all their funerals took place starting in the 1300s. Incredible atmosphere, very prayerful, and something not to miss.
Feng Me (2 years ago)
The huge brick edifice was designed in the Italian Gothic style, and completed in the 1430s. It is the principal Dominican church of Venice, and as such was built to hold large congregations. It is dedicated to John and Paul, not the Biblical Apostles of the same names, but two obscure martyrs of the Early Christian church in Rome, whose names were recorded in the 4th century but whose legend is of a later date. In 1246, Doge Jacopo Tiepolo donated some swampland to the Dominicans after dreaming of a flock of white doves flying over it. The first church was demolished in 1333, when the current church was begun. It was not completed until 1430. The vast interior contains many funerary monuments and paintings, as well as the Madonna della Pace, a miraculous Byzantine image situated in its own chapel in the south aisle, and a foot of Saint Catherine of Siena, the church's chief relic.
The huge brick edifice was designed in the Italian Gothic style, and completed in the 1430s. It is the principal Dominican church of Venice, and as such was built to hold large congregations. It is dedicated to John and Paul, not the Biblical Apostles of the same names, but two obscure martyrs of the Early Christian church in Rome, whose names were recorded in the 4th century but whose legend is of a later date. In 1246, Doge Jacopo Tiepolo donated some swampland to the Dominicans after dreaming of a flock of white doves flying over it. The first church was demolished in 1333, when the current church was begun. It was not completed until 1430. The vast interior contains many funerary monuments and paintings, as well as the Madonna della Pace, a miraculous Byzantine image situated in its own chapel in the south aisle, and a foot of Saint Catherine of Siena, the church's chief relic.
Doggo (2 years ago)
Absolutely magnificent building, filled with history and in a stunning atmosphere . Located in a very nice corner of Venice , it's one of those stops you have to make. I'll save you a panoramic of the inside so you can fully experience the amazement when you visit
Absolutely magnificent building, filled with history and in a stunning atmosphere . Located in a very nice corner of Venice , it's one of those stops you have to make. I'll save you a panoramic of the inside so you can fully experience the amazement when you visit
