Tempio Canoviano

The Tempio Canoviano features a grand portico with sixteen Doric columns supporting a triangular pediment, leading to a circular rotunda with a domed roof.

Construction of the temple began in 1819 under Antonio Canova's direction, and after his death in 1822, his stepbrother Giovanni Battista Sartori completed it in 1830.

The temple combines three architectural traditions: Greek proportions in the portico, Roman engineering in the dome, and early Christian elements in the apse design.

Visitors can access the temple from Tuesday to Friday between 9:30 and 17:00, Saturdays until 17:30, and Sundays from noon to 17:30.

The bronze sphere inside the temple contains an imprint of Antonio Canova's right hand, marking his final resting place alongside his stepbrother's tomb.

Location: Possagno

Inception: 1819

Architects: Antonio Canova

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: TEMPIO DEL CANOVA, Via Stradone del Tempio, 31054 Possagno TV, Italy 31054 Possagno

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:30-17:00; Saturday 09:30-17:30; Sunday 12:00-17:30

Phone: +393204955294

Website: https://tempiocanoviano.it

GPS coordinates: 45.85803,11.87831

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42