In the market area of Rialto district, this Renaissance church has been closed for more than 20 years for renovation and it was open to public only in 2002. It is one of the most unpopular churches in Venice.
Rebuilt in 1538 by Antonio Abbondi known as Scarpagnino after the fire in 1514 that destroyed the whole area, the church preserves the ‘300 bell tower.
This church is a wonderful example of Renaissance architecture. Its simple and elegant interior, Greek cross, has many important Renaissance works, among them two Venetian masterpieces, an excellent altarpiece of Tiziano with San Giovanni Elemosinaro (about 1535) and one of Pordenone, both replaced in their original places after been at the Accademia Galleries during the restoration of the church. Among the most important works in the church, the fresco of the central dome by Pordenone, restored and now visible for the first time.
Today, the Church of San GIovanni Elimosinario is part of the extensive Association for the Churches of the Patriarchate of Venice (Chorus), which protects and makes accessible numerous churches and sacred places throughout the island, also contributing to the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of Venice's architectural and artistic heritage."
Useful information:
Opening hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
Prices:
- entry fee: 3.50 euro
- reduced entry fee: 2,50 euro
Other options:
CHORUS PASS
A single ticket valid for visiting all the churches of the Association. Ticketing and info at: https://chorusvenezia.org/shop/:
Chorus Pass full: 14,00 euro
Chorus Pass reduced: 10,00 euro
The single ticket for the Church can be purchased directly in the ticket-office inside the church.
Contacts:
Tel: +39 041 2750462
E-mail: info@chorusvenezia.org
For any further infomation and updates on opening times, please check on website: www.chorusvenezia.org
Address: San Polo 480 Ruga di San Giovanni - Venezia
How to get there: water-bus, stop "Rialto"
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