Church of San Eufemia

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The façade of the church.
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The Chiesa di S. Eufemia, or Sant'Eufemia as it is locally known, was founded in the year 865 and is a Presbyterian church.

History

This parish church was first founded in the 9th century, and has since undergone numerous reconstructions, the most recent of which was in the 18th century. The facade is reminiscent of Byzantine style, with two sculptures flanking the entrance. Some details on the interior are from previous renovations, such as the columns near the entrance, most likely from the 11th century renovation.

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Structure of Building

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Bell Tower

The bell tower associated with this church is Bell Tower - Sant'Eufemia. Please click the link to learn more!

Floor Map

The image below depicts the floor plan of Sant'Eufemia, including the location of the Church Floor Artifacts.

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See Also

References

  1. Lorenzetti, Giulio. “Venice and its Lagoon: Historical-Artistic Guide” Edizoni LINT S.R.L. Italy. 1994.
  2. Cotton, Jeff. “Churches of Venice” 2012. http://churchesofvenice.co.uk/index.htm

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