Built by the Augustinian Hermits in the 13th century, the church lays at the far end of the namesake square; it was completely rebuilt a century later with decorations and structure typical of the Venetian Flamboyant Gothic architectures. The magnificent marble gate decoration is by Bartolomeo Bon (1442).
Its broad interior, with three naves on columns holding up the Gothic ceiling like the hull of a ship and many funeral monuments. In the sacristy there are some precious Renaissance works, such as three big canvas by Tintoretto (The last supper, The Foot washing, and Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, a Crucifix by Paolo Veneziano; il Polittico by Bartolomeo Vivarini and the Holy Family by Palma il Vecchio.
In a lateral chapel you can find the Stele funebre al Senatore Giovanni Falier (1808), by Antonio Canova.
Today, the Church of St. Stefano ti 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:
From Monday to Saturday, from 10.30 am to 5 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 Marco 2774 Campo Santo Stefano - Venezia
How to get there: water-bus, stops "Accademia", "Sant'Angelo" or "San Samuele"
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