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