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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 [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]], 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.   
Churches, or ''chiese'' in Italian, are a common feature in most squares, or ''campi'', 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 [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]], that stand 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.   


==History==
==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.<ref> Sammartini, Tudy.  Decorative Floors of Venice. London: Merrell, 2000. </ref>
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 bringing 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.<ref> Sammartini, Tudy.  Decorative Floors of Venice. London: Merrell, 2000. </ref>


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.
Additionally, 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==
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Google map highlighting the churches.
 
==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Church Floor Artifacts]]  [[Sestiere]]
Many churches also contain [[Church Floor Artifacts]]. Below, the churches of Venice and its Lagoon are listed by [[Sestiere]].
===List of Churches===
===List of Churches===
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{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
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! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
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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 || [[I 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 I Gesuiti]] || Catholic
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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]] || 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 I 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 I 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
! 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 Antonino]] || Catholic
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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 I 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 I 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. 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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! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
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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. 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 I Catecumeni]] || 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
|-
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| Chiesa di San Georgio || [[Church of St. San Georgio]] check || Anglican
| Chiesa di San Georgio || [[Church of St. Georges Church]] || 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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! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
! 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
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| Chiesa di S. Luca || [[Church of San Luco]] || Catholic
| Chiesa di S. Luca || [[Church of San Luca]] || 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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! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
! Church Name !! Common Name !! Denomination
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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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| 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
| 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  
| Chiesa di Sant'Erosia || [[Church of Sant'Erosia]] || Catholic, Closed to the Public || Vignole  

Revision as of 02:19, 18 December 2012

Churches



Churches, or chiese in Italian, are a common feature in most squares, or campi, 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 Basilica of San Marco (Church), that stand 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.

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 bringing 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.[1]

Additionally, 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.


Map

See Also

Many churches also contain Church Floor Artifacts. Below, the churches of Venice and its Lagoon are listed by Sestiere.

List of Churches

References

  1. ↑ Sammartini, Tudy. Decorative Floors of Venice. London: Merrell, 2000.


External Links

http://churchesofvenice.co.uk

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