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San Giorgio Maggiore, Island in Venice

San Giorgio Maggiore is a small island of the Venetian Lagoon, opposite St. Mark's Square.

The island is known for the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, built between 1566 and 1610.

It features artworks by Tintoretto and hosts the Cini Foundation arts centre.

Accessible via vaporetto, it offers panoramic views of Venice.

The island is home to the Benedictine Monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore established in 982.

Location: Venice

Elevation above the sea: 1 m

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San Giorgio Maggiore Island in Venice

San Giorgio Maggiore is a small island of the Venetian Lagoon, opposite St. Mark's Square.

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San Giorgio Maggiore Island in Venice

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Teatro Verde Open-air theatre on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy

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Teatro Verde Open-air theatre on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy

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Cypress Cloister Cloister of the monastic complex of San Giorgio Maggiore designed by Andrea Buora

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Cypress Cloister Cloister of the monastic complex of San Giorgio Maggiore designed by Andrea Buora

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Institute for the History of the Venetian State and Society A cultural institute of the Giorgio Cini Foundation in Venice that studies Venetian society and the Venetian state

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Institute for the History of the Venetian State and Society A cultural institute of the Giorgio Cini Foundation in Venice that studies Venetian society and the Venetian state

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San Giorgio Monastery Former monastery in Italy

San Giorgio Monastery, a serene landmark overlooking the waters of Venice.

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San Giorgio Monastery Former monastery in Italy

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Palladian cloister Cloister of the monastic complex of San Giorgio Maggiore designed by Andrea Palladio

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Palladian cloister Cloister of the monastic complex of San Giorgio Maggiore designed by Andrea Palladio

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Longhena staircase Monumental staircase built by Balsarre Longhena in the Palladian cloister of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore

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Longhena staircase Monumental staircase built by Balsarre Longhena in the Palladian cloister of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore

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Library of Longhena Library of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore designed by Baldassare Longhena

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Library of Longhena Library of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore designed by Baldassare Longhena

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The Jews in the Desert Painting by Tintoretto for the basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice

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The Jews in the Desert Painting by Tintoretto for the basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice

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Entombment Painting by Jacopo Tintoretto in San Giorgio Maggiore of Venice

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Entombment Painting by Jacopo Tintoretto in San Giorgio Maggiore of Venice

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Saint Hieronymus Statue made by Giovanni Battista Florio for the basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore Venice

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Saint Hieronymus Statue made by Giovanni Battista Florio for the basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore Venice

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