San Giorgio dei Greci, Orthodox cathedral in Castello district, Venice, Italy.
The building displays Renaissance architecture with a white facade, domed structure, and a bell tower that demonstrates a noticeable tilt toward the canal.
Construction began in 1539 after receiving permission from Venice and the Vatican, with funding obtained through taxes on ships from Orthodox territories.
The interior contains religious artworks by Michael Damaskinos and Emmanuel Tzanes, including eighteen pieces created for the Iconostasis between 1574 and 1582.
The cathedral remains an active religious center for Orthodox Christians and houses the Metropolitan seat of the Holy Archdiocese of Italy.
Three precious icons brought from Byzantium by Anna Notaras before Constantinople's fall in 1453 remain among the church's most valued possessions.
Location: Venice
Inception: 1530
Architects: Sante Lombardo
Official opening: 1561
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 45.43540,12.34480
Latest update: March 12, 2025 09:55
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