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<ref name="World Monuments Fund Affiliates">{{cite web |url=http://www.wmf.org/affiliates |title=World Monuments Fund Affiliates}}</ref>
Churches, or ''chiese'' in Italian, are a common feature in most squares, or ''campi'', throughout the city of Venice. There are 139 churches in the city, including a few recognizable landmarks, such as the [[Church of Frari]], the [[Church of Miracoli]], and the [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]] pictured below.  Some of the larger churches have become tourist attractions in the city of Venice.  The most commonly visited church is the [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]], however many others are open to the public daily.  Several churches are open to the public free of charge or may ask for a small donation, however 16 are maintained by the [[Chorus Association]], an organization that is responsible for the maintenance of these select churches in the city, which charge a small fee for entrance.
<ref>http://arzana.org/chi-siamo/</ref>
 
==History==
[[File:San Marco Churches.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]]]]One of the reasons Venice has so many churches is that each island community in the city built its own place of worship, usually as a way of bringing the community together. Churches were often funded by wealthy merchants to showcase their wealth, by constructing dramatic interiors or elaborate façades. The oldest churches in the city were first established in the 9th century. While these church buildings are no longer standing, their traditions have continued through the years.  In addition to old age, the churches of Venice have been subject to many disasters. In both the 11th and 15th centuries, fires burned through the city, destroying nearly all the buildings in their path. In the 15th century, the great fire in San Marco burned 21 churches to the ground. <ref>http.churchesofvenice.co.uk</ref>
 
Another event in Venice’s history that affected many of the churches was Napoleon Bonaparte’s occupation of the city. In 1797, Napoleon took control of the Republic of Venice, and proceeded to suppress many churches and convents. Many of the churches he suppressed were able to reopen a few years later, however several were converted to military barracks or warehouse facilities and have not been restored to their original condition.<ref>http.churchesofvenice.co.uk</ref>  Napoleon also ransacked several of the churches, and sold the art work that hung on their walls. Whether or not a Church was involved in one of these city wide events, every church in Venice has a unique story to share.
 
==Religious Services==
While there are 139 church buildings in the city of Venice, only 88 of them are still operating churches that hold mass at least once a week.  The other 51 churches have been converted to other uses such as schools, museums or storage facilities. The map below shows the location of the 88 operating churches in Venice in green, not including 12 located on the Lagoon islands. For information on church service times, visit the [[Churches#See Also|See Also]] section below. [[File:Practicing_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG|400px|center]]
 
==Visiting Churches==
[[File:Chorus_Association.jpg|200px|right|Chorus Association Logo]]Many of the consecrated churches are open to the public, allowing visitors to view the art held inside. While admission to most is either free or by donations, some churches charge an admission fee. There are 16 churches that are operated by the [[Chorus Association]] which all charge a fee for visits outside of service times. For more information of the Venetian [[Chorus Association]], visit the website in the [[Churches#External Links|External Links]] section.
 
==Church Art==
Much of the art seen in the churches of Venice was funded by wealthy families displaying their affluence to those around them. Donations to the churches were used to support local artists or workshops that would create pieces to publicly showcase their skill.
[[File:EUFE_ceiling.JPG|thumb|left|An example of a painted ceiling in the Church of [[Sant'Eufemia]]]]
 
===Ceilings===
The ceilings of the churches of Venice range from simple white plaster, to carved boat hulls, to paintings or frescoes. Some of these paintings are elaborate and cover the entire ceiling, giving a sense of depth on a flat surface. Otherwise unused space, the church ceilings provide a large surface for intricate designs. The center painting in the [[Church of Sant'Eufemia]] is seen to the left.
 
===Paintings===
Paintings are a popular way to showcase the wealth of an area based on the influence and fame of the artist. Additionally, many of the side altars in churches are adorned with paintings of religious figures or Biblical scenes.  
[[File:Santa Maria della Salute altar.JPG|thumb|right|The altar of the [[Church of La Salute]]]]
 
===Altars===
All churches contain at least one altar where the Eucharistic sacrifice takes place during mass. Altars can range from being simple tables to intricate stone pieces with carved figures on the front and sides. These figures typically depict biblical figures or stories.  The main altar of a church is a focal point of the interior. Larger churches may have additional smaller side altars in addition to the main altar, where masses can be held in a more intimate setting. The main altar of the [[Church of La Salute]] is pictured to the right.
 
===Church Floors===
Floors are generally the last place someone looks for art, but in Venice, this is hardly the case. Of the 139 churches in Venice, 74 contain artifacts amounting to 2221 floor artifacts categorized as either tombs or plaques.<ref>Dechaine, Danielle, Hennessey, Meghan, Orszulak, Jeffrey, Rullmann, Kevin. Treasures Underfoot: Preserving Venice's Church Floor Artifacts. An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2012.</ref> These [[Church Floor Artifacts]] contain valuable information in their inscriptions that provide a glimpse into Venetian history. Several churches contain tombs of [[Doges]], former rulers of Venice, and other wealthy citizens. These tombs help visitors to gain a better understanding of the age of the church they are in and its significance to the city’s history. After hundreds of years of people walking on the floors coupled with the ''acqua alta'' floods, these artifacts are in danger of being worn away. Preservation efforts of the inscriptions are important to maintain the history of the churches.
 
==Church Preservation==
 
The churches of Venice house 2221 [[Church Floor Artifacts]], which undergo wear and tear on a daily basis. Since these artifacts are made of stone, they are durable, but over several centuries, the text or images carved into the artifact are worn smooth. The [[Soprintendenza]] is an Italian government organization that oversees all restoration efforts involving culturally significant artifacts across Italy.  Churches, and Church floor artifacts, are categorized as culturally significant, and therefore receive preservation funds from the [[Soprintendenza]]. Typically, several small projects are carried out each year, such as cleaning a façade or replacing the roof a church, in Venice alone, even though the [[Soprintendenza]] is responsible for all of Italy. The majority of their funding comes from tax donations called the ''otto per mille''. This donation takes an additional 0.008% of your taxes and applies the money towards restoration projects for various churches across Venice and the rest of Italy. <ref>Soprintendenza B.A.P. di Venezia e Laguna. 2012. 7 Oct 2012 <http://www.soprintendenza.venezia.beniculturali.it/></ref>  The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, [[UNESCO]], is a second platform for providing funding to restore churches in Venice. Around the globe, there are nearly twenty private organizations dedicated to funding preservation projects for Venice. Annually, [[UNESCO]] works with the [[Soprintendenza]] to coordinate restoration efforts of the churches of Venice. Worcester Polytechnic Institute project teams have worked tangent to [[UNESCO]] to catalog the progress of these restoration projects, and make a record of all the artifacts that lie in the floors of Venice's churches.<ref>UNESCO-ROSTE. " Historical Facts: Introductory Notes about the Regional Bureau for Science in Europe Starting from the Disastrous Flooding of 1966 Till Today." accessed September 8, 2012.</ref>
 
==Statistics==
 
There are 139 churches located within Venice and its Lagoon.  The [[Churches#Religious Denominations|Religious Denominations]] of the churches, [[Churches#Active Churches|Active Churches]], and [[Churches#Churches with Floor Artifacts|Churches with Floor Artifacts]] are described below.
 
===Religious Denominations===
[[File:Catholic_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Catholic Churches in Venice]][[File:Catholic_vs_Other.PNG|200px|thumb|right|Percentage of Catholic Churches in Venice (blue catholic, red non catholic)]]
Of the 139 Churches in Venice, 96% (133) of them are currently, or were at one time, Catholic. The six churches of other denominations are [[Evangelical Lutheran Church]] (Lutheran), [[Church of Greci]] (Greek Orthodox), [[Church of St. George]] (Anglican), [[Church of Sant'Eufemia]] (Presbyterian), [[Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni]] (Armenian), and [[Church of San Zandegola]] (Russian Orthodox).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
===Active Churches===
[[File:practicing_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Active Churches in Venice]][[File:Active_vs_Closed.PNG|200px|thumb|right|The Number of Active and Closed Churches in Venice (blue active, red closed)]]
Today, 88 of the 139 church buildings in the city of Venice are still functioning churches that hold religious celebrations at least once a week. The other 51 churches in Venice and the Lagoon islands have been converted to other used such as school, community buildings or storage facilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
===Churches with Floor Artifacts===
[[File:churches_with_artifacts-_presentation_snip.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Churches with Assessed Artifacts]][[File:Artifacts_vs_Not.PNG|200px|thumb|right|Number of Churches with Assessed Artifacts (blue have artifacts, red do not have artifacts or is unknown)]]
Of the 139 churches in Venice, 74, or 54% of the church buildings in Venice house artifacts that have been assessed. The remaining 65 churches either do not contain artifacts, or the floor could not be viewed to determine if artifacts are present.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


<br> Churches, or ''chiese'' in Italian, are a common feature in most squares, or ''campo'', throughout the city of Venice.  144 churches can be seen in the city's skyline, with a few recognizable landmarks, such as the bell tower at [[Saint Mark's Basilica]], standing out.  Churches have become a tourist attraction in the city, with the majority of the tourists arriving in the city visiting Saint Mark's Square.  While some of the other churches have been closed or sold and converted to other uses, many still hold religious services weekly.  Several of these share their daily mass schedule with the other churches in the parish, with each church having daily mass about twice a week. 


<ref name="World Monuments Fund Affiliates"></ref>


==History==
One of the reasons Venice has so many churches is that each community in the city built its own place of worship, usually as a way of bring the community together.  Churches were often used by wealthy merchants of Venice to showcase their wealth.  Additionally, the prominent use of stone, such as marble and granite, had a two-fold benefit.  The stone is durable enough to survive the seasonal flooding that is characteristic of Venice and it also keeps the buildings cool during the hot summer months.  Additionally, smaller pieces of stone were used to create mosaics on all surfaces of the churches, known locally as ''terrazzo''.  The skills used to create these magnificent designs have been passed down through the generations to artisans today, who carry on the ancient traditions of their ancestors.


Additionlly, the churches contain tombs or plaques in their floors. These [[Church Floor Artifacts]] contain valuable information that can provide a glimpse into the Venetian past.
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==Map==
==Map==
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Google map highlighting the churches.
This map shows the location of all the churches of Venice.  To see the churches on the lagoon islands, use the zoom slider on the map.
 
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45.265582,12.300881|[[Church of Ognissanti di Pellestrina]]
45.27445,12.301168|[[Church of Santi Vito e Modesto in Pellestrina]]
45.282621,12.302482|[[Church of San Antonio]]
45.432203,12.311178|[[Church of Santa Marta]]
45.42692,12.314087|[[Church of San Gerardo]]
45.432596,12.315829|[[Church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli]]
45.317496,12.315974|[[Church of San Pietro]]
45.438393,12.316176|[[Church of La Zirada]]
45.433282,12.316219|[[Church of Le Teresa]]
45.439357,12.316498|[[Church of Nome di Gesu]]
45.435149,12.316842|[[Church of Santa Maria Maggiore]]
45.432563,12.318999|[[Church of L'Anzolo Rafael]]
45.447246,12.319101|[[Church of Le Penitenti]]
45.431996,12.320083|[[Church of San Sebastiano]]
45.4453,12.320104|[[Church of San Giobbe]]
45.426013,12.321727|[[Church of San Convertite]]
45.437806,12.321831|[[Church of Tolentini]]
45.441437,12.322011|[[Church of Gli Scalzi]]
45.433754,12.322091|[[Church of Carmini]]
45.425716,12.323046|[[Church of San Cosmo]]
45.43139,12.323435|[[Church of Ognisanti]]
45.426919,12.323616|[[Church of Sant'Eufemia]]
45.447246,12.323993|[[Church of Le Cappuccine]]
45.435309,12.324047|[[Church of Santa Margherita]]
45.440825,12.324395|[[Church of San Simeon Grando]]
45.440863,12.324416|[[Church of San Simeon Piccolo]]
45.432053,12.324449|[[Church of Le Romite]]
45.435999,12.32449|[[Church of San Pantalon]]
45.446794,12.325023|[[Church of San Girolomo]]
45.442725,12.325268|[[Church of San Geremia]]
45.433209,12.325297|[[Church of San Barnaba]]
45.436997,12.325308|[[Church of San Rocco]]
45.445719,12.325753|[[Suore Dorotee]]
45.430902,12.325918|[[Church of San Trovaso]]
45.438214,12.326034|[[Church of San Giovanni Evangelista]]
45.429743,12.326594|[[Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione]]
45.437114,12.326665|[[Church of Frari]]
45.443994,12.32674|[[Church of San Leonardo]]
45.447935,12.326754|[[Church of San Bonaventura]]
45.429404,12.327164|[[Church of Gesuati]]
45.440306,12.327367|[[Church of San Giacomo dell'Orio]]
45.43596,12.327752|[[Church of San Tommaso]]
45.441751,12.327774|[[Church of San Zandegola]]
45.429983,12.328113|[[Church of Sant'Agnese]]
45.433627,12.328299|[[Church of San Samuele]]
45.431407,12.328583|[[Church of La Carità]]
45.443226,12.328588|[[Church of San Marcuola]]
45.448149,12.329014|[[Church of Sant'Alvise]]
45.432436,12.329398|[[Church of S. Vidal]]
45.43721,12.329532|[[Church of San Polo]]
45.430722,12.330103|[[Church of Santi Vito e Modesto]]
45.430827,12.330345|[[Church of St. George]]
45.440238,12.330371|[[Church of Maria Mater Domini]]
45.441525,12.330671|[[Church of San Stae]]
45.425518,12.330747|[[Church of San Trinità]]
45.444103,12.330882|[[Church of Servi]]
45.43372,12.331042|[[Church of San Stefano]]
45.443204,12.331122|[[Church of La Maddalena]]
45.433087,12.33157|[[Church of San Maurizio]]
45.428644,12.331729|[[Church of Spirito Santo]]
45.43427,12.331866|[[Oratorio dell'Annunciata]]
45.439702,12.332063|[[Church of San Cassian]]
45.443051,12.33218|[[Church of Santa Fosca in Cannaregio]]
45.425212,12.332451|[[Church of Redentore]]
45.435834,12.332463|[[Church of San Benedetto]]
45.437964,12.332507|[[Church of Sant'Aponal]]
45.446591,12.332526|[[Church of La Madonna dell'Orto]]
45.43274,12.332753|[[Church of Santa Maria Zobenigo]]
45.44388,12.33288|[[Church of San Marziale]]
45.441723,12.333379|[[Church of San Felice]]
45.437553,12.333396|[[Church of San Silvestro]]
45.435839,12.333649|[[Church of San Luca]]
45.43079,12.33369|[[Church of San Gregorio]]
45.430179,12.334035|[[Church of Catecumeni]]
45.433989,12.334094|[[Church of San Fantin]]
45.438711,12.334383|[[Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario]]
45.43102,12.334754|[[Church of La Salute]]
45.441087,12.335001|[[Church of Santa Sofia]]
45.424921,12.33516|[[Church of La Croce]]
45.443966,12.335173|[[Church of La Misericordia]]
45.438598,12.33531|[[Church of San Giacometo di Rialto]]
45.433134,12.336048|[[Church of San Moisè]]
45.437731,12.336229|[[Church of San Bartolomeo]]
45.440265,12.336308|[[Evangelical Lutheran Church]]
45.443408,12.336375|[[Church of Santa Caterina]]
45.43688,12.336506|[[Church of San Salvador]]
45.434727,12.336829|[[Church of San Gallo]]
45.439155,12.337227|[[Church of San Giovanni Grisostomo]]
45.371726,12.337764|[[Church of Santa Maria dell'Assunzione]]
45.435638,12.33772|[[Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni]]
45.437064,12.338003|[[Church of La Fava]]
45.437617,12.33846|[[Church of San Lio]]
45.440161,12.338539|[[Church of San Canciano]]
45.435956,12.338582|[[Church of San Zulian]]
45.427108,12.339125|[[Church of Le Zitelle]]
45.439566,12.339194|[[Church of Miracoli]]
45.443633,12.339254|[[Church of Gesuiti]]
45.435141,12.339329|[[Church of San Basso]]
45.434644,12.339458|[[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]]
45.434984,12.340259|[[Church of San Teodoro]]
45.437162,12.341047|[[Church of Santa Maria Formosa]]
45.435737,12.341462|[[Church of San Zaninovo]]
45.43959,12.34153|[[Church of San Zanipolo]]
45.4414,12.342468|[[Church of Mendicanti]]
45.429642,12.342646|[[Church of San Giorgio]]
45.438842,12.342818|[[Church of L'Ospedalletto]]
45.434724,12.343557|[[Church of San Zaccaria]]
45.435571,12.344636|[[Church of Greci]]
45.434311,12.344963|[[Church of La Pietà]]
45.440155,12.345403|[[Church of Santa Maria del Pianto]]
45.437492,12.345451|[[Church of San Lorenzo]]
45.43621,12.345968|[[Church of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni]]
45.438268,12.345993|[[Church of Santa Giustina]]
45.436643,12.346229|[[Church of San Giovanni di Malta]]
45.43569,12.346412|[[Church of San Antonin]]
45.434455,12.346797|[[Church of La Bragora]]
45.449286,12.346882|[[Church of San Michele]]
45.438457,12.347661|[[Church of La Vigna]]
45.458683,12.348777|[[Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli]]
45.434662,12.348949|[[Church of San Martino]]
45.433755,12.348971|[[Church of Ca' di Dio]]
45.432676,12.349989|[[Church of San Biagio]]
45.45502,12.352626|[[Church of San Pietro Martire]]
45.432958,12.354037|[[Church of San Francesco di Paula]]
45.432767,12.356446|[[Church of San Gioacchino]]
45.430633,12.357167|[[Church of San Giuseppe]]
45.457527,12.357232|[[Church of San Donato]]
45.432676,12.358138|[[Church of Sant'Anna]]
45.434805,12.359779|[[Church of San Pietro di Castello]]
45.403661,12.361806|[[Church of San Antonio]]
45.426414,12.362834|[[Suore Mantellate]]
45.427108,12.365374|[[Church of Sant'Elena]]
45.417266,12.368855|[[Church of Santa Maria Elisabetta]]
45.442332,12.377429|[[Church of Sant'Erosia]]
45.427877,12.380692|[[Church of San Nicolò]]
45.484041,12.405809|[[Church of Santa Caterina]]
45.459179,12.410323|[[Church of Sant'Erasmo]]
45.498368,12.418744|[[Church of Santa Fosca in Torcello]]
45.484688,12.41875|[[Church of San Martino]]
45.498594,12.41912|[[Church of Santa Maria Assunta]]
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<!--[[File:All_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG|400px|center|A map where all Churches in Venice are shown.]]-->
 
==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Church Floor Artifacts]] [[Islands]]
*[[Church Floor Artifacts]]
*[[Church Floor Artifact]]
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|list2 = [[Church of San Martino | Church of San Martino]]{{w}}[[Church of San Francesco di Paula | Church of San Francesco di Paula]]{{w}}[[Church of Mendicanti | Church of Mendicanti]]{{w}}[[Church of San Zanipolo | Church of San Zanipolo]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria Formosa | Church of Santa Maria Formosa]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giuseppe | Church of San Giuseppe]]{{w}}[[Church of La Fava | Church of La Fava]]{{w}}[[Church of La Bragora | Church of La Bragora]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Elena | Church of Sant'Elena]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giovanni di Malta | Church of San Giovanni di Malta]]{{w}}[[Church of San Antonin | Church of San Antonin]]{{w}}[[Church of San Pietro di Castello | Church of San Pietro di Castello]]{{w}}[[Church of L'Ospedalletto | Church of L'Ospedalletto]]{{w}}[[Church of La Pietà | Church of La Pietà]]{{w}}[[Church of San Zaninovo | Church of San Zaninovo]]{{w}}[[Church of La Vigna | Church of La Vigna]]{{w}}[[Church of San Lorenzo | Church of San Lorenzo]]{{w}}[[Church of San Lio | Church of San Lio]]{{w}}[[Church of Greci | Church of Greci]]{{w}}[[Church of San Gioacchino | Church of San Gioacchino]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Giustina | Church of Santa Giustina]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria del Pianto | Church of Santa Maria del Pianto]]{{w}}[[Church of San Biagio | Church of San Biagio]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Anna | Church of Sant'Anna]]{{w}}[[Church of San Zaccaria | Church of San Zaccaria]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni | Church of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni]]
|group3 = Dorsoduro
|list3 = [[Church of Gesuati | Church of Gesuati]]{{w}}[[Church of Le Romite | Church of Le Romite]]{{w}}[[Church of San Trovaso | Church of San Trovaso]]{{w}}[[Church of Le Teresa | Church of Le Teresa]]{{w}}[[Church of Carmini | Church of Carmini]]{{w}}[[Church of Catecumeni | Church of Catecumeni]]{{w}}[[Church of La Salute | Church of La Salute]]{{w}}[[Church of San Sebastiano | Church of San Sebastiano]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Margherita | Church of Santa Margherita]]{{w}}[[Church of San Pantalon | Church of San Pantalon]]{{w}}[[Church of Spirito Santo | Church of Spirito Santo]]{{w}}[[Church of La Carità | Church of La Carità]]{{w}}[[Church of San Gregorio | Church of San Gregorio]]{{w}}[[Church of L'Anzolo Rafael | Church of L'Anzolo Rafael]]{{w}}[[Church of St. Georges Church | Church of St. Georges Church]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Marta | Church of Santa Marta]]{{w}}[[Church of Santi Vito e Modesto | Church of Santi Vito e Modesto]]{{w}}[[Church of San Barnaba | Church of San Barnaba]]{{w}}[[Church of Ognisanti | Church of Ognisanti]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Agnese | Church of Sant'Agnese]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione | Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione]]{{w}}[[Church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli | Church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli]]
|group4 = San Marco
|list4 = [[Church of San Fantin | Church of San Fantin]]{{w}}[[Church of San Zulian | Church of San Zulian]]{{w}}[[Church of San Basso | Church of San Basso]]{{w}}[[Basilica of San Marco (Church) | Basilica of San Marco (Church)]]{{w}}[[Church of San Stefano | Church of San Stefano]]{{w}}[[Church of San Luca | Church of San Luca]]{{w}}[[Church of S. Vidal | Church of S. Vidal]]{{w}}[[Church of San Samuele | Church of San Samuele]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria Zobenigo | Church of Santa Maria Zobenigo]]{{w}}[[Church of San Teodoro | Church of San Teodoro]]{{w}}[[Oratorio dell'Annunciata | Oratorio dell'Annunciata]]{{w}}[[Church of San Moisè | Church of San Moisè]]{{w}}[[Church of San Gallo | Church of San Gallo]]{{w}}[[Church of San Salvador | Church of San Salvador]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni | Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni]]{{w}}[[Church of San Bartolomeo | Church of San Bartolomeo]]{{w}}[[Church of San Benedetto | Church of San Benedetto]]{{w}}[[Church of San Maurizio | Church of San Maurizio]]
|group5 = San Polo
|list5 = [[Church of San Silvestro | Church of San Silvestro]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Aponal | Church of Sant'Aponal]]{{w}}[[Church of San Polo | Church of San Polo]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Aponal | Church of Sant'Aponal]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario | Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario]]{{w}}[[Church of Frari | Church of Frari]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giacometo di Rialto | Church of San Giacometo di Rialto]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giovanni Evangelista | Church of San Giovanni Evangelista]]{{w}}[[Church of San Rocco | Church of San Rocco]]{{w}}[[Church of San Cassian | Church of San Cassian]]
|group6 = Santa Croce
|list6 = [[Church of Tolentini | Church of Tolentini]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giacomo dell'Orio | Church of San Giacomo dell'Orio]]{{w}}[[Church of Nome di Gesu | Church of Nome di Gesu]]{{w}}[[Church of Maria Mater Domini | Church of Maria Mater Domini]]{{w}}[[Church of San Zandegola | Church of San Zandegola]]{{w}}[[Church of La Zirada | Church of La Zirada]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria Maggiore | Church of Santa Maria Maggiore]]{{w}}[[Church of San Stae | Church of San Stae]]{{w}}[[Church of San Simeon Piccolo | Church of San Simeon Piccolo]]{{w}}[[Church of San Simeon Grando | Church of San Simeon Grando]]
|group7 = Giudecca
|list7 = [[Church of Redentore | Church of Redentore]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Eufemia | Church of Sant'Eufemia]]{{w}}[[Church of San Convertite | Church of San Convertite]]{{w}}[[Church of San Cosmo | Church of San Cosmo]]{{w}}[[Church of Le Zitelle | Church of Le Zitelle]]{{w}}[[Church of San Gerardo | Church of San Gerardo]]{{w}}[[Church of San Trinità | Church of San Trinità]]{{w}}[[Church of San Giorgio | Church of San Giorgio]]{{w}}[[Church of La Croce | Church of La Croce]]
|group8 = Islands
|list8 = [[Church of San Antonio | Church of San Antonio]]{{w}}[[Church of Ognissanti di Pellestrina | Church of Ognissanti di Pellestrina]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria Elisabetta | Church of Santa Maria Elisabetta]]{{w}}[[Church of San Antonio | Church of San Antonio]]{{w}}[[Church of San Barnaba in Burano | Church of San Barnaba in Burano]]{{w}}[[Church of San Michele | Church of San Michele]]{{w}}[[Church of San Pietro | Church of San Pietro]]{{w}}[[Church of San Donato | Church of San Donato]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Caterina | Church of Santa Caterina]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria dell'Assunzione | Church of Santa Maria dell'Assunzione]]{{w}}[[Church of Santi Vito e Modesto in Pellestrina | Church of Santi Vito e Modesto in Pellestrina]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Erosia | Church of Sant'Erosia]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli | Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli]]{{w}}[[Church of Sant'Erasmo | Church of Sant'Erasmo]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Maria Assunta | Church of Santa Maria Assunta]]{{w}}[[Church of San Martino | Church of San Martino]]{{w}}[[Church of San Nicolò | Church of San Nicolò]]{{w}}[[Church of San Pietro Martire | Church of San Pietro Martire]]{{w}}[[Church of Santa Fosca in Torcello | Church of Santa Fosca in Torcello]]
}}
 
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===List of Churches===
===List of Churches===
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| Chiesa di S. Alvise || [[Church of San Alvise]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Alvise || [[Church of Sant'Alvise]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa Anglicana || [[I Anglicana]] || Lutheran
| Chiesa Anglicana || [[Church of Anglicana]] || Lutheran
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| Chiesa di S. Apostoli || [[Church of I Santi Apostoli]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Apostoli || [[Church of Santi Apostoli]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta dei Gesuiti || [[Church of I Gesuiti]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta dei Gesuiti || [[Church of Gesuiti]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di San Bonaventura || [[Church of San Bonaventura]] || Under Construction
| Chiesa di San Bonaventura || [[Church of San Bonaventura]] || Under Construction
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| Chiesa S. Maria Madre del Redentore || [[Church of Le Cappuccine]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa S. Maria Madre del Redentore || [[Church of Le Cappuccine]] || Closed to the Public
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| Suore Dorotee || [[Church of Suore Dorotee]] || Catholic Nun Institute
| Suore Dorotee || [[Suore Dorotee]] || Catholic Nun Institute
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| Chiesa di S. Felice || [[Church of San Felice]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Felice || [[Church of San Felice]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Fosca|| [[Church of San Fosca]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Fosca|| [[Church of Santa Fosca in Cannaregio]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Geremia e Lucia || [[Church of San Geremia]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Geremia e Lucia || [[Church of San Geremia]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa S. Girolomo || [[Church of San Girolomo]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa S. Girolomo || [[Church of San Girolomo]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa S. Giovanni Griostomo || [[Church of San Giovanni Griostomo]] || Catholic
| Chiesa S. Giovanni Grisostomo || [[Church of San Giovanni Grisostomo]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Leonardo || [[Church of San Leonardo]] || Event Hall
| Chiesa di S. Leonardo || [[Church of San Leonardo]] || Event Hall
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| Chiesa di S. Marcilliano|| [[Church of San Marziale]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Marcilliano|| [[Church of San Marziale]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria dei Miracoli || [[Church of I Maracoli]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria dei Miracoli || [[Church of Miracoli]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Cristoforo || [[Church of La Madonna dell'Orto]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Cristoforo || [[Church of La Madonna dell'Orto]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria delle Penitenti || [[Church of Le Penitenti]] || Catholic, Under Construction
| Chiesa di S. Maria delle Penitenti || [[Church of Le Penitenti]] || Catholic, Under Construction
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| Chiesa di S. Caterina || [[Church of San Caterina]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Caterina || [[Church of Santa Caterina]] || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Maria di Nazareth || [[Church of Gli Scalzi]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria di Nazareth || [[Church of Gli Scalzi]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria dei Servi || [[Church of I Servi]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Maria dei Servi || [[Church of Servi]] || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Sofia || [[Church of San Sofia]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Sofia || [[Church of Santa Sofia]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria di Val Verde || [[Church of La Misericordia]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Maria di Val Verde || [[Church of La Misericordia]] || Closed to the Public
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! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
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| Chiesa di S. Anna || [[Church of San Anna]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Anna || [[Church of Sant'Anna]] || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Antonino || [[Church of San Antonino]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Antonino || [[Church of San Antonin]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa S. Biagio || [[Church of San Biagio]] || Hotel
| Chiesa S. Biagio || [[Church of San Biagio]] || Hotel
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| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Batista in Bragora || [[Church of La Bragora]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Batista in Bragora || [[Church of La Bragora]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa della Ca' di Dio || [[Church of Ca' di Dio]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa della Ca' di Dio || Church of Ca' di Dio || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Elena || [[Church of San Elena]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Elena || [[Church of Sant'Elena]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria della Consolazione || [[Church of La Fava]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria della Consolazione || [[Church of La Fava]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria Formosa || [[Church of San Maria Formosa]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria Formosa || [[Church of Santa Maria Formosa]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Gioacchino || [[Church of San Giocchino]] || Student Housing
| Chiesa di S. Gioacchino || [[Church of San Gioacchino]] || Student Housing
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| Chiesa dei Ss. Giovanni e Paolo || [[Church of San Zanipolo]] || Catholic
| Chiesa dei Ss. Giovanni e Paolo || [[Church of San Zanipolo]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Giustina || [[Church of San Giustina]] || Catholic, Giambattista Benedetti High School
| Chiesa di S. Giustina || [[Church of Santa Giustina]] || Catholic, Giambattista Benedetti High School
|-
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| Chiesa S. Giorgio dei Greci || [[Church of I Greci]] || Greek Orthodox
| Chiesa S. Giorgio dei Greci || [[Church of Greci]] || Greek Orthodox
|-
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| Chiesa di S. Isepo || [[Church of San Giuseppe]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Isepo || [[Church of San Giuseppe]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Lazzaro dei Mendicanti || [[Church of I Medicanti]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Lazzaro dei Mendicanti || [[Church of Mendicanti]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Lorenzo || [[Church of San Lorenzo]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Lorenzo || [[Church of San Lorenzo]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Giovanni dei Cavalieri di Malta || [[Church of San Giovanni di Malta]] || Catholic, Under Reconstruction
| Chiesa di S. Giovanni dei Cavalieri di Malta || [[Church of San Giovanni di Malta]] || Catholic, Under Reconstruction
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| Chiesa delle Suore Mantellate || [[Church of Suore Mantellate]] || Catholic, Convent
|-
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| Chiesa di S. Martino di Castello || [[Church of San Martino]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Martino di Castello || [[Church of San Martino]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Nicolo dei Mendicoli || [[Church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli]] || Catholic, Hospital
| Chiesa di S. Nicolo dei Mendicoli || [[Church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli]] || Catholic, Hospital
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| Chiesa S. Maria Assunta dei Derelitti || [[Church of L'Ospedallette]] || Catholic, Hospital
| Chiesa S. Maria Assunta dei Derelitti || [[Church of L'Ospedalletto]] || Catholic, Hospital
|-
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| Chiesa di S. Francesco di Paula || [[Church of San Francesco di Paula]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Francesco di Paula || [[Church of San Francesco di Paula]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria del Pianto || [[Church of San Maria del Pianto]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Maria del Pianto || [[Church of Santa Maria del Pianto]] || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Pietro Apostolo || [[Church of San Pietro]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Pietro Apostolo || [[Church of San Pietro]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Agnese || [[Church of San Agnese]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Agnese || [[Church of Sant'Agnese]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Barnaba || [[Church of San Barnaba]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Barnaba || [[Church of San Barnaba]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maria de la Carità || [[Church of La Carità]] || Catholic, Academy Gallery
| Chiesa di S. Maria de la Carità || [[Church of La Carità]] || Catholic, Academy Gallery
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| Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta del Carmelo || [[Church of I Carmini]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta del Carmelo || [[Church of Carmini]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Gallo || [[Church of San Gallo]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Gallo || [[Church of San Gallo]] || Catholic
|-
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| Chiesa di S. Maria del Rosario || [[Church of I Gesuati]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria del Rosario || [[Church of Gesuati]] || Catholic
|-
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| Chiesa di S. Gregorio || [[Church of San Gregorio]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Gregorio || [[Church of San Gregorio]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Margherita || [[Church of San Margherita]] || Catholic, Venice University Building
| Chiesa di S. Margherita || [[Church of Santa Margherita]] || Catholic, Venice University Building
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| Chiesa dei S. Giovanni Battista ai Catecumeni || [[Church of I Catecumeni]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa dei S. Giovanni Battista ai Catecumeni || [[Church of Catecumeni]] || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di Ognisanti || [[Church of Ognisanti]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di Ognisanti || [[Church of Ognisanti]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Santi Vito e Modesto || [[Church of Santi Vito e Modesto]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Santi Vito e Modesto || [[Church of Santi Vito e Modesto]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Maria della Visitazione || [[Church of San Maria della Visitazione]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Maria della Visitazione || [[Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Vito e Modesto || [[Church of San Vito e Modesto]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di San Georgio || [[Church of St. Georges Church]] || Anglican
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| Chiesa di San Georgio || [[Church of St. San Georgio]] check || Anglican
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| Chiesa di S. Nicolo dei Mendicoli || [[Church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Nicolo dei Mendicoli || [[Church of San Nicolo dei Mendicoli]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Andrea Apostolo || [[Church of La Zirada]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Andrea Apostolo || [[Church of La Zirada]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Maria Maggiore || [[Church of San Maria Maggiore]] || Catholic, Prison
| Chiesa di S. Maria Maggiore || [[Church of Santa Maria Maggiore]] || Catholic, Prison
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| Chiesa di Maria Mater Domini || [[Church of Maria Mater Domini]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di Maria Mater Domini || [[Church of Maria Mater Domini]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Eustachio || [[Church of San Stae]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Eustachio || [[Church of San Stae]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Nicola da Tolentino || [[Church of I Tolentini]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Nicola da Tolentino || [[Church of Tolentini]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Decollato || [[Church of San Zandegola]] || Russian Orthodox
| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Decollato || [[Church of San Zandegola]] || Russian Orthodox
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! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
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| Oratorio dell'Annunciata || [[Church of Oratorio dell'Annunciata]] || Closed to the Public
| Oratorio dell'Annunciata || [[Oratorio dell'Annunciata]] || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Bartolomeo || [[Church of San Bartolomeo]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Bartolomeo || [[Church of San Bartolomeo]] || Catholic
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| Basilica di S. Marco || [[Church of San Marco]] check useage || Catholic
| Basilica di S. Marco || [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Basso || [[Church of San Basso]] || Catholic, Music Hall
| Chiesa di S. Basso || [[Church of San Basso]] || Catholic, Music Hall
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| Chiesa di S. Benedetto || [[Church of San Benedetto]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Benedetto || [[Church of San Benedetto]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa della S. Croce degli Armeni || [[Church of Santa Croce]] || Armenian Catholic
| Chiesa della S. Croce degli Armeni || [[Church of Santa Croce (Church)]] || Armenian Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Fantino || [[Church of San Fantin]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Fantino || [[Church of San Fantin]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
|-
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| Chiesa di San Georgio || [[Church of San Georgio]] double? || check
| Chiesa S. Maria del Giglio || [[Church of Santa Maria Zobenigo]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa S. Maria del Giglio || [[Church of San Maria Zobenigo]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Luca || [[Church of San Luca]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Luca || [[Church of San Luco]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Maurizio || [[Church of San Maurizio]] || Museum of Music
| Chiesa di S. Maurizio || [[Church of San Maurizio]] || Museum of Music
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| Chiesa di S. Teodoro || [[Church of San Teodoro]] || Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Teodoro || [[Church of San Teodoro]] || Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Vitale || [[Church of San Vidal]] || Catholic, Concert Hall
| Chiesa di S. Vitale || [[Church of S. Vidal]] || Catholic, Concert Hall
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| Chiesa di S. Giuliano || [[Church of San Zulian]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Giuliano || [[Church of San Zulian]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Apostoli || [[Church of I Santi Apostoli]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Apostoli || [[Church of Santi Apostoli]] || Catholic
|}
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| Chiesa di S. Aponallinare || [[Church of San Aponal]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa di S. Aponallinare || [[Church of Sant'Aponal]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Chiesa di S. Cassiano || [[Church of San Cassian]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Cassiano || [[Church of San Cassian]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Elemosinario || [[Church of San Giovanni Elemonsinario]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Elemosinario || [[Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Evangelista || [[Church of San Giovanni Evangelista]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Giovanni Evangelista || [[Church of San Giovanni Evangelista]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari || [[Church of I Frari]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari || [[Church of Frari]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Giacomo Apostolo || [[Church of San Giacometo di Rialto]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Giacomo Apostolo || [[Church of San Giacometo di Rialto]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Silvestro || [[Church of San Silvestro]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Silvestro || [[Church of San Silvestro]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa di S. Tomà || [[Church of San Tommaso]] || Campo San Toma
| Chiesa di S. Tomà || Church of San Tommaso || Campo San Toma
|}
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| Ciesa di S. Giorgio Maggiore in Isola || [[Church of San Giorgio]] || Catholic
| Ciesa di S. Giorgio Maggiore in Isola || [[Church of San Giorgio]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa del SS. Redentore || [[Church of I Redentore]] || Catholic
| Chiesa del SS. Redentore || [[Church of Redentore]] || Catholic
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| Chiesa della SS. Trinità || [[Church of San Trinità]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
| Chiesa della SS. Trinità || [[Church of San Trinità]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public
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| Sant'Erasmo || [[Church of Sant'Erasmo]] || Catholic || Erasmo
| Sant'Erasmo || [[Church of Sant'Erasmo]] || Catholic || Erasmo
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| Chiesa di S. Maria dell'Assunzione || [[Church of San Maria dell'Assunzione]] || Catholic || Lido
| Chiesa di S. Maria dell'Assunzione || [[Church of Santa Maria dell'Assunzione]] || Catholic || Lido
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| Chiesa di S. Maria Elisabetta || [[Church of San Maria Elisabetta]] || Catholic || Lido
| Chiesa di S. Maria Elisabetta || [[Church of Santa Maria Elisabetta]] || Catholic || Lido
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| Chiesa di S. Nicolò del Lido || [[Church of San Nicolò]] || Catholic || Lido
| Chiesa di S. Nicolò del Lido || [[Church of San Nicolò]] || Catholic || Lido
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| Chiesa di S. Antonio || [[Church of San Antonio]] || Catholic || Lido
| Chiesa di S. Antonio || [[Church of San Antonio]] || Catholic || Lido
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| Chiesa di S. Angelo || [[Church of San Angelo]] || Closed to the Public || Mazzorbo
| Chiesa di S. Caterina di Mazzorbo || [[Church of Santa Caterina]] || Catholic || Mazzorbo
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| Chiesa di S. Caterina di Mazzorbo || [[Church of San Caterina]] || Catholic || Mazzorbo
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| Chiesa di S. Donato || [[Church of San Donato]] || Catholic || Murano
| Chiesa di S. Donato || [[Church of San Donato]] || Catholic || Murano
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| Chiesa di S. Pietro Martire || [[Church of San Martire]] || Catholic || Murano
| Chiesa di S. Pietro Martire || [[Church of San Pietro Martire]] || Catholic || Murano
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| Chiesa di S. Maria degli Angeli || [[Church of San Maria degli Angeli]] || Catholic || Murano
| Chiesa di S. Maria degli Angeli || [[Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli]] || Catholic || Murano
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| Sant'Antonio || [[Church of Sant'Antonio]] || Catholic, Sanctuary|| Pellestrina
| Sant'Antonio || [[Church of San Antonio]] || Catholic, Sanctuary|| Pellestrina
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| Ognissanti di Pellestrina || [[Church of Ognissanti di Pellestrina]] || Catholic || Pellestrina
| Ognissanti di Pellestrina || [[Church of Ognissanti di Pellestrina]] || Catholic || Pellestrina
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| San Michele || [[Church of San Michele]] || Catholic || S. Michele
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| Chiesa di S. Pietro Apostolo || [[San Pietro]] || Catholic || San Pietro in Volta
| Chiesa di S. Pietro Apostolo || [[Church of San Pietro]] || Catholic || San Pietro in Volta
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| Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta di Torcello || [[Church of San Maria Assunta]] || Catholic || Torcello
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| Chiesa di S. Sofia di Torcello || [[Church of San Sofia]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public || Torcello
| Chiesa di S. Maria Assunta di Torcello || [[Church of Santa Maria Assunta]] || Catholic || Torcello
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| Chiesa di S. Fosca || [[Church of San Fosca]] || Catholic || Torcello
| Chiesa di S. Fosca || [[Church of Santa Fosca in Torcello]] || Catholic || Torcello
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| Chiesa di Sant'Erosia || [[Church of Sant'Erosia]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public || Vignole  
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==References==
==References==
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Concina, Ennio. A History of Venetian Architecture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998.
==Bibliography==
*Dechaine, Danielle, Hennessey, Meghan, Orszulak, Jeffrey, Rullmann, Kevin. ''Treasures Underfoot: Preserving Venice's Church Floor Artifacts.'' An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2012.
 
*Lorenzetti, Giulio. “Venice and its Lagoon: Historical-Artistic Guide” Edizoni LINT S.R.L. Italy. 1994
 
*Mandonnet, P. (1911). Order of Preachers. In The Catholic: Robert Appleton Company. Retrieved December 4, 2012 from New Advent: <http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12354c.htm>
 
*S. Hoey, M. Kahan, P Marchetti, K Mazza. ''Convents, Palaces and Churches: Transformation of Historic Buildings and the Impact on Venice’s Neighborhoods.'' An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2003.
 
*Santos,Luiz G., Petrowski,Craig Peter, Kristant,Elaine Hazel, Delaive,Amanda Leigh. ''The Church Floors in Venice, Italy -- an Archeological Study and Analysis.'' An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2002.


Howard, Deborah. The Architectural History of Venice. London: Yale University Press, 2002.
*Soprintendenza B.A.P. di Venezia e Laguna. 2012. 7 Oct 2012 <http://www.soprintendenza.venezia.beniculturali.it/>


Sammartini, Tudy.  Decorative Floors of Venice. London: Merrell, 2000.
==External Links==
==External Links==
http://churchesofvenice.co.uk
*http://churchesofvenice.co.uk
 
*http://www.chorusvenezia.org/
 
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chorus_Association
 
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Curia
 
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO

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Churches
Location of all churches in the city of Venice (excluding the Lagoon Islands)
Churches of Venice
Total Number of Churches 139
Total Number in Cannaregio 26
Total Number in Castello 26
Total Number in Dorsoduro 22
Total Number in San Marco 18
Total Number in San Polo 10
Total Number in Santa Croce 10
Total Number on Giudecca 9
Total Number on the Islands 19
Oldest Church Church of L'Anzolo Rafael
Catholic Denomination 133
Other Denomination 6
Active Churches 88
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Churches, or chiese in Italian, are a common feature in most squares, or campi, throughout the city of Venice. There are 139 churches in the city, including a few recognizable landmarks, such as the Church of Frari, the Church of Miracoli, and the Basilica of San Marco (Church) pictured below. Some of the larger churches have become tourist attractions in the city of Venice. The most commonly visited church is the Basilica of San Marco (Church), however many others are open to the public daily. Several churches are open to the public free of charge or may ask for a small donation, however 16 are maintained by the Chorus Association, an organization that is responsible for the maintenance of these select churches in the city, which charge a small fee for entrance.

History

The Basilica of San Marco (Church)

One of the reasons Venice has so many churches is that each island community in the city built its own place of worship, usually as a way of bringing the community together. Churches were often funded by wealthy merchants to showcase their wealth, by constructing dramatic interiors or elaborate façades. The oldest churches in the city were first established in the 9th century. While these church buildings are no longer standing, their traditions have continued through the years. In addition to old age, the churches of Venice have been subject to many disasters. In both the 11th and 15th centuries, fires burned through the city, destroying nearly all the buildings in their path. In the 15th century, the great fire in San Marco burned 21 churches to the ground. [1]

Another event in Venice’s history that affected many of the churches was Napoleon Bonaparte’s occupation of the city. In 1797, Napoleon took control of the Republic of Venice, and proceeded to suppress many churches and convents. Many of the churches he suppressed were able to reopen a few years later, however several were converted to military barracks or warehouse facilities and have not been restored to their original condition.[2] Napoleon also ransacked several of the churches, and sold the art work that hung on their walls. Whether or not a Church was involved in one of these city wide events, every church in Venice has a unique story to share.

Religious Services

While there are 139 church buildings in the city of Venice, only 88 of them are still operating churches that hold mass at least once a week. The other 51 churches have been converted to other uses such as schools, museums or storage facilities. The map below shows the location of the 88 operating churches in Venice in green, not including 12 located on the Lagoon islands. For information on church service times, visit the See Also section below.

Visiting Churches

Chorus Association Logo
Chorus Association Logo

Many of the consecrated churches are open to the public, allowing visitors to view the art held inside. While admission to most is either free or by donations, some churches charge an admission fee. There are 16 churches that are operated by the Chorus Association which all charge a fee for visits outside of service times. For more information of the Venetian Chorus Association, visit the website in the External Links section.

Church Art

Much of the art seen in the churches of Venice was funded by wealthy families displaying their affluence to those around them. Donations to the churches were used to support local artists or workshops that would create pieces to publicly showcase their skill.

An example of a painted ceiling in the Church of Sant'Eufemia

Ceilings

The ceilings of the churches of Venice range from simple white plaster, to carved boat hulls, to paintings or frescoes. Some of these paintings are elaborate and cover the entire ceiling, giving a sense of depth on a flat surface. Otherwise unused space, the church ceilings provide a large surface for intricate designs. The center painting in the Church of Sant'Eufemia is seen to the left.

Paintings

Paintings are a popular way to showcase the wealth of an area based on the influence and fame of the artist. Additionally, many of the side altars in churches are adorned with paintings of religious figures or Biblical scenes.

The altar of the Church of La Salute

Altars

All churches contain at least one altar where the Eucharistic sacrifice takes place during mass. Altars can range from being simple tables to intricate stone pieces with carved figures on the front and sides. These figures typically depict biblical figures or stories. The main altar of a church is a focal point of the interior. Larger churches may have additional smaller side altars in addition to the main altar, where masses can be held in a more intimate setting. The main altar of the Church of La Salute is pictured to the right.

Church Floors

Floors are generally the last place someone looks for art, but in Venice, this is hardly the case. Of the 139 churches in Venice, 74 contain artifacts amounting to 2221 floor artifacts categorized as either tombs or plaques.[3] These Church Floor Artifacts contain valuable information in their inscriptions that provide a glimpse into Venetian history. Several churches contain tombs of Doges, former rulers of Venice, and other wealthy citizens. These tombs help visitors to gain a better understanding of the age of the church they are in and its significance to the city’s history. After hundreds of years of people walking on the floors coupled with the acqua alta floods, these artifacts are in danger of being worn away. Preservation efforts of the inscriptions are important to maintain the history of the churches.

Church Preservation

The churches of Venice house 2221 Church Floor Artifacts, which undergo wear and tear on a daily basis. Since these artifacts are made of stone, they are durable, but over several centuries, the text or images carved into the artifact are worn smooth. The Soprintendenza is an Italian government organization that oversees all restoration efforts involving culturally significant artifacts across Italy. Churches, and Church floor artifacts, are categorized as culturally significant, and therefore receive preservation funds from the Soprintendenza. Typically, several small projects are carried out each year, such as cleaning a façade or replacing the roof a church, in Venice alone, even though the Soprintendenza is responsible for all of Italy. The majority of their funding comes from tax donations called the otto per mille. This donation takes an additional 0.008% of your taxes and applies the money towards restoration projects for various churches across Venice and the rest of Italy. [4] The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, is a second platform for providing funding to restore churches in Venice. Around the globe, there are nearly twenty private organizations dedicated to funding preservation projects for Venice. Annually, UNESCO works with the Soprintendenza to coordinate restoration efforts of the churches of Venice. Worcester Polytechnic Institute project teams have worked tangent to UNESCO to catalog the progress of these restoration projects, and make a record of all the artifacts that lie in the floors of Venice's churches.[5]

Statistics

There are 139 churches located within Venice and its Lagoon. The Religious Denominations of the churches, Active Churches, and Churches with Floor Artifacts are described below.

Religious Denominations

Catholic Churches in Venice
Percentage of Catholic Churches in Venice (blue catholic, red non catholic)

Of the 139 Churches in Venice, 96% (133) of them are currently, or were at one time, Catholic. The six churches of other denominations are Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lutheran), Church of Greci (Greek Orthodox), Church of St. George (Anglican), Church of Sant'Eufemia (Presbyterian), Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni (Armenian), and Church of San Zandegola (Russian Orthodox).








Active Churches

Active Churches in Venice
The Number of Active and Closed Churches in Venice (blue active, red closed)

Today, 88 of the 139 church buildings in the city of Venice are still functioning churches that hold religious celebrations at least once a week. The other 51 churches in Venice and the Lagoon islands have been converted to other used such as school, community buildings or storage facilities.








Churches with Floor Artifacts

Churches with Assessed Artifacts
Number of Churches with Assessed Artifacts (blue have artifacts, red do not have artifacts or is unknown)

Of the 139 churches in Venice, 74, or 54% of the church buildings in Venice house artifacts that have been assessed. The remaining 65 churches either do not contain artifacts, or the floor could not be viewed to determine if artifacts are present.








Map

This map shows the location of all the churches of Venice. To see the churches on the lagoon islands, use the zoom slider on the map.

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Vidal 45.43721,12.329532|Church of San Polo 45.430722,12.330103|Church of Santi Vito e Modesto 45.430827,12.330345|Church of St. George 45.440238,12.330371|Church of Maria Mater Domini 45.441525,12.330671|Church of San Stae 45.425518,12.330747|Church of San Trinità 45.444103,12.330882|Church of Servi 45.43372,12.331042|Church of San Stefano 45.443204,12.331122|Church of La Maddalena 45.433087,12.33157|Church of San Maurizio 45.428644,12.331729|Church of Spirito Santo 45.43427,12.331866|Oratorio dell'Annunciata 45.439702,12.332063|Church of San Cassian 45.443051,12.33218|Church of Santa Fosca in Cannaregio 45.425212,12.332451|Church of Redentore 45.435834,12.332463|Church of San Benedetto 45.437964,12.332507|Church of Sant'Aponal 45.446591,12.332526|Church of La Madonna dell'Orto 45.43274,12.332753|Church of Santa Maria Zobenigo 45.44388,12.33288|Church of San Marziale 45.441723,12.333379|Church of San Felice 45.437553,12.333396|Church of San Silvestro 45.435839,12.333649|Church of San Luca 45.43079,12.33369|Church of San Gregorio 45.430179,12.334035|Church of Catecumeni 45.433989,12.334094|Church of San Fantin 45.438711,12.334383|Church of San Giovanni Elemosinario 45.43102,12.334754|Church of La Salute 45.441087,12.335001|Church of Santa Sofia 45.424921,12.33516|Church of La Croce 45.443966,12.335173|Church of La Misericordia 45.438598,12.33531|Church of San Giacometo di Rialto 45.433134,12.336048|Church of San Moisè 45.437731,12.336229|Church of San Bartolomeo 45.440265,12.336308|Evangelical Lutheran Church 45.443408,12.336375|Church of Santa Caterina 45.43688,12.336506|Church of San Salvador 45.434727,12.336829|Church of San Gallo 45.439155,12.337227|Church of San Giovanni Grisostomo 45.371726,12.337764|Church of Santa Maria dell'Assunzione 45.435638,12.33772|Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni 45.437064,12.338003|Church of La Fava 45.437617,12.33846|Church of San Lio 45.440161,12.338539|Church of San Canciano 45.435956,12.338582|Church of San Zulian 45.427108,12.339125|Church of Le Zitelle 45.439566,12.339194|Church of Miracoli 45.443633,12.339254|Church of Gesuiti 45.435141,12.339329|Church of San Basso 45.434644,12.339458|Basilica of San Marco (Church) 45.434984,12.340259|Church of San Teodoro 45.437162,12.341047|Church of Santa Maria Formosa 45.435737,12.341462|Church of San Zaninovo 45.43959,12.34153|Church of San Zanipolo 45.4414,12.342468|Church of Mendicanti 45.429642,12.342646|Church of San Giorgio 45.438842,12.342818|Church of L'Ospedalletto 45.434724,12.343557|Church of San Zaccaria 45.435571,12.344636|Church of Greci 45.434311,12.344963|Church of La Pietà 45.440155,12.345403|Church of Santa Maria del Pianto 45.437492,12.345451|Church of San Lorenzo 45.43621,12.345968|Church of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni 45.438268,12.345993|Church of Santa Giustina 45.436643,12.346229|Church of San Giovanni di Malta 45.43569,12.346412|Church of San Antonin 45.434455,12.346797|Church of La Bragora 45.449286,12.346882|Church of San Michele 45.438457,12.347661|Church of La Vigna 45.458683,12.348777|Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli 45.434662,12.348949|Church of San Martino 45.433755,12.348971|Church of Ca' di Dio 45.432676,12.349989|Church of San Biagio 45.45502,12.352626|Church of San Pietro Martire 45.432958,12.354037|Church of San Francesco di Paula 45.432767,12.356446|Church of San Gioacchino 45.430633,12.357167|Church of San Giuseppe 45.457527,12.357232|Church of San Donato 45.432676,12.358138|Church of Sant'Anna 45.434805,12.359779|Church of San Pietro di Castello 45.403661,12.361806|Church of San Antonio 45.426414,12.362834|Suore Mantellate 45.427108,12.365374|Church of Sant'Elena 45.417266,12.368855|Church of Santa Maria Elisabetta 45.442332,12.377429|Church of Sant'Erosia 45.427877,12.380692|Church of San Nicolò 45.484041,12.405809|Church of Santa Caterina 45.459179,12.410323|Church of Sant'Erasmo 45.498368,12.418744|Church of Santa Fosca in Torcello 45.484688,12.41875|Church of San Martino 45.498594,12.41912|Church of Santa Maria Assunta </display_map>



See Also

v • d • e
Churches of Venice
Cannaregio
Castello
Dorsoduro
San Marco
San Polo
Santa Croce
Giudecca
Islands


References

  1. ↑ http.churchesofvenice.co.uk
  2. ↑ http.churchesofvenice.co.uk
  3. ↑ Dechaine, Danielle, Hennessey, Meghan, Orszulak, Jeffrey, Rullmann, Kevin. Treasures Underfoot: Preserving Venice's Church Floor Artifacts. An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2012.
  4. ↑ Soprintendenza B.A.P. di Venezia e Laguna. 2012. 7 Oct 2012 <http://www.soprintendenza.venezia.beniculturali.it/>
  5. ↑ UNESCO-ROSTE. " Historical Facts: Introductory Notes about the Regional Bureau for Science in Europe Starting from the Disastrous Flooding of 1966 Till Today." accessed September 8, 2012.

Bibliography

  • Dechaine, Danielle, Hennessey, Meghan, Orszulak, Jeffrey, Rullmann, Kevin. Treasures Underfoot: Preserving Venice's Church Floor Artifacts. An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2012.
  • Lorenzetti, Giulio. “Venice and its Lagoon: Historical-Artistic Guide” Edizoni LINT S.R.L. Italy. 1994
  • S. Hoey, M. Kahan, P Marchetti, K Mazza. Convents, Palaces and Churches: Transformation of Historic Buildings and the Impact on Venice’s Neighborhoods. An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2003.
  • Santos,Luiz G., Petrowski,Craig Peter, Kristant,Elaine Hazel, Delaive,Amanda Leigh. The Church Floors in Venice, Italy -- an Archeological Study and Analysis. An Interactive Qualifying Project for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2002.

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