San Lazzaro dei Mendicanti, Italian Baroque church in Castello district, Venice, Italy.
San Lazzaro dei Mendicanti is an Italian Baroque church in the Castello district that faces a canal with its ornate facade. The structure displays grey walls, marble accents, and features a covered gallery running along one side.
Built between 1601 and 1631 by architect Vincenzo Scamozzi, the church formed part of one of Venice's four main hospitals. Its construction marked a period when the city was expanding its religious and charitable institutions.
The church houses works by major artists, including paintings that reflect the religious devotion of Venice's merchant class during the early modern period. The artistic choices reveal how the city's wealthy supported sacred spaces through generous donations.
The church now serves as a chapel within Venice Civil Hospital and is open to visitors on weekday afternoons. Check opening hours ahead of time since it functions as an active hospital chapel and access may vary.
From 1689 to 1693, the father of composer Antonio Vivaldi taught violin at a music school attached to this hospital. This connection reveals how the institution served as a center for musical training alongside its medical role.
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