The church, originally connected to Saint Mark and designed by Gambello, was built during the 15th century with Gothic style and then completed by Mauro Codussi (1483-90), who added a typically Renaissance style white stone façade.
Its interior with three naves on columns mixed Gothic elements to new Renaissance shapes in big solemnity spaces. Alongside the nave walls are treasures some important canvas from the 17th and 18th century, such as the most important Madonna in trono e santi, famous altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini (1505). In the apse of the Chapel of S. Tarasio there are some important frescos by Andrea del Castagno and by Francesco da Faenza (1442), besides three Gothic polyptych by Antonio Vivarini and Giovanni d'Alemagna (1443).
Under the chapel of St. Tarasius is one of the visitable crypts of Venice. We know that it once housed the tombs of eight Doges from the early centuries of the Republic.
Although it does not feature any particular decorations or furnishings (only a white marble altar and a statue of the Madonna), it is truly fascinating.
Due to the progressive rise in the average sea level, this crypt is now almost constantly flooded, when the water reaches a certain height, it can only be viewed from the last steps of the two opposing staircases that lead down from the chapel of St. Tarasius. However, when the water level is lower, it is possible to venture inside and see the magic of this secret place.
Today, the Church of Saint Zaccaria in Venice 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:
every day, from 10 am to 6 pm
Price:
free entrance for the Church. On site, it's possible to buy tickets for the crypt with 3,00 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
Contacts:
Tel: +39 041 5221257
Tel Chorus: +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: Campo S. Zaccaria, 4693 Castello - Venezia
How to get there: water-bus, stop "S. Zaccaria"
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