Santa Maria del Giglio
Church
Santa Maria del Giglio
Tomb of Antonio Barbaro
Thechurch ofSantaMariadelGigliowas built inthe10th century. After severalfiresandrestorations, it was finallychosenbyVenice’sgreatcommanderAntonioBarbaroas afamilychurch. Thesuccessfulcommanderexpandedthechurchto createapompoustombforhimselfandhisfamily. The general is immortalisedinthefacade–surroundedbyhis brothersandnumerousbattlescenesandmaps, which tellofhisgloriouslife. Inside thechurchthere are threeimportant works: “Christwith the saints,Francesco diPaolaandGiustina” and“FourEvangelists” byJacopoTintoretto, and the only workinVenicebyPeterPaulRubens“MarywithChristChildandSt.JohntheBaptistasa child.”
Entrance
€ 3,-
Opening hours
Discounts
free entrance with Chorus pass
Accessibility
Landing stage: Accademia or Giglio
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