Spirito Santo

The Spirito Santo church features traditional Renaissance proportions with symmetrical elements and brick construction techniques characteristic of 16th-century Venetian architecture.

Construction of the Spirito Santo church began in 1506 under the direction of architect Antonio Abbondi, who later contributed to rebuilding several structures in the Rialto area.

The church represents a period when Venice invested in religious structures, incorporating architectural elements that reflected the Renaissance revival of classical Roman principles.

The church stands at coordinates 45.42857 latitude and 12.33173 longitude, providing visitors an example of Renaissance religious architecture in Venice.

Antonio Abbondi, known as Scarpagnino, applied his experience from superintending the Fondaco dei Tedeschi reconstruction to design this brick church.

Location: Venice

Inception: 1506

Architects: Antonio Abbondi

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 45.42857,12.33173

Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:25