4.7 ·
Wander into Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, a Gothic giant with far fewer visitors than St Mark's. Walk past the tombs of doges and look up to the Veronese ceiling.
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Santi Giovanni e Paolo, known locally as San Zanipolo, is a huge Gothic church in Castello, with a scale and art collection that reviewers compare favourably to St Mark's, minus the crowds. It holds the tombs of 25 doges, and its ceiling carries decoration by Veronese.
Visitors describe it as fascinating for history and art lovers and note how quiet it tends to be. A modest admission fee applies, and the church stays open through the day, making it easy to fit into a walk through the eastern districts of the city.
Santi Giovanni e Paolo, known locally as San Zanipolo, is a huge Gothic church in Castello, with a scale and art collection that reviewers compare favourably to St Mark's, minus the crowds. It holds the tombs of 25 doges, and its ceiling carries decoration by Veronese.
Visitors describe it as fascinating for history and art lovers and note how quiet it tends to be. A modest admission fee applies, and the church stays open through the day, making it easy to fit into a walk through the eastern districts of the city.
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30 min
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morning, lunchtime or afternoon
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It’s a very beautiful and large basilica. Admission costs just 3.5 euros, and there are hardly any tourists. I’d recommend a visit.
Larisa Kapulova
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