San Giovanni Evangelista, Venice

The church of San Giovanni Evangelista is a 15th-century religious building in the San Polo sestiere of the Italian city of Venice. It stands across a courtyard from the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista.

San Giovanni Evangelista
San Giovanni Evangelista
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
ProvinceVenice
Location
LocationVenice, Italy
Shown within Venice
San Giovanni Evangelista, Venice (Italy)
Geographic coordinates45.438°N 12.326°E / 45.438; 12.326
Architecture
Completed15th-century

History

Construction on the church has taken place in three phases, the first in 1425. Reconstruction has taken place in 1645 and again recently to repair earthquake damage.[1]

San Giovanni Evangelista was historically decorated by a series of frescoes, depicting both biblical and classical themes. Some art from San Giovanni has been removed for display at international museums or scholarly research.[2]

Description
  • Nave and choir
  • Chapel of the Virgin
  • Bell Tower

Tourism

It is located on the Calle del Magazzen close to the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. The church accepts visitors between Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm.[3]

References
  1. San Giovanni Evangelista Church, informational web release and solicitation for repairs.
  2. Encyclopædia Britannica
  3. Travelotica Travel Guide
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