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San Polo, Catholic church building in San Polo district, Venice, Italy.

The brick structure features a Gothic rose window, a detached bell tower from 1362, and a ship's keel ceiling within its main hall.

Founded in 837 by doges Pietro Tradonico and Orso Partecipazio, the church underwent reconstructions in the 12th and 15th centuries with neoclassical renovations in 1804.

The interior displays numerous paintings by Venetian masters, including Tintoretto's Last Supper from 1574 and works by Palma il Giovane in the presbytery.

The church maintains regular opening hours for visitors to view its art collection, with entry through the side door near Corte de Cafetier.

The adjacent Oratory of the Crucifix contains fourteen Stations of the Cross paintings by Giandomenico Tiepolo, son of the renowned Giambattista Tiepolo.

Location: Venice

Inception: 9 century

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Italian Gothic architecture, Byzantine architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 45.43706,12.32967

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:07

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