Scuola Grande di Santa Maria della Misericordia, Renaissance charity building in Cannaregio, Venice, Italy
The Scuola Grande di Santa Maria della Misericordia is a Renaissance building with brick facades located in Cannaregio at the intersection of Rio della Sensa and Rio di Noale. The structure spans two floors containing spacious halls designed to accommodate large gatherings and art exhibitions.
The confraternity behind this building was founded in 1261 and received permission in 1310 to construct their headquarters beside the church. This marked the start of a period when the structure became central to charitable work in Venice.
The building now serves as an art exhibition space, hosting rotating shows of contemporary and classical works. Visitors encounter art within walls that have supported community work for centuries.
Access is via Sestiere Cannaregio 3599 and the venue welcomes visitors from Wednesday through Monday. Weekday visits tend to be less crowded than weekends, making them better for a relaxed experience.
In 1451 a marble Madonna relief by Bartolomeo Bon adorned the portal before eventually traveling to London. This reveals how Venetian masterpieces spread into European collections over time.
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