San Polo, Catholic church building in San Polo district, Venice, Italy.
San Polo is a brick church building in Venice's San Polo district, featuring Gothic architectural elements with a rose window. Inside, the main hall has a ceiling shaped like a ship's keel, and a detached bell tower stands beside the structure.
This church was founded in the 830s and underwent several reconstruction phases over the following centuries. In the early 1800s it received neoclassical updates that shaped its current appearance.
The interior holds many paintings by artists who worked in Venice during its most creative periods. These works show the religious beliefs and artistic traditions that shaped the city's spiritual life.
Visitors can enter the church during regular opening hours, with the side entrance located near Corte de Cafetier. It helps to wear comfortable shoes since reaching it involves walking through Venice's narrow streets.
Next to the main church stands a separate space with wall paintings showing religious scenes created by a member of the Tiepolo family. These works depict stations that pilgrims traditionally honored.
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