San Nicolò al Lido

San Nicolò al Lido is a church building on the Lido island with a single nave supported by Corinthian columns and a detailed floor mosaic pattern. The baroque design is underscored by a distinctive bell tower that shapes its outline.

The original structure dates from 1053 under Doge Domenico Contarini, but was completely rebuilt in 1627. The distinctive baroque bell tower arose between 1626 and 1629 and has defined its appearance ever since.

The church displays reliefs from the 17th century showing scenes from Saint Nicholas's life, along with works by Palma the Elder and Palma the Younger. These artworks reflect how the city honored this saint and continue to shape the character of the interior.

The church stands in the northwest area of the Lido island near a coastal stretch that invites walking and cycling. Visitors should note that this area is quieter and offers less activity than central Venice.

The building houses partial relics of Saint Nicholas that arrived in Venice around 1100 from Myra in Anatolia. This led to an ongoing dispute with the city of Bari, which also claims relics of this saint.