San Lazzaro dei Mendicanti

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San Lazzaro dei Mendicanti, Italian Baroque church in Castello district, Venice, Italy.

The San Lazzaro dei Mendicanti church features a canal-facing facade with grey walls, marble details, and a gallery along the right wall.

Constructed between 1601 and 1631 by Vincenzo Scamozzi, the church served as part of one of the four main hospitals in Venice.

The church contains works by notable artists including Veronese's Crucifixion and the only painting by Guercino present in Venice.

The church functions as the chapel of Venice Civil Hospital and opens to visitors Monday through Saturday from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

From 1689 to 1693, the father of composer Antonio Vivaldi taught violin at the music school connected to this religious institution.

Location: Venice

Inception: 1601

Architects: Vincenzo Scamozzi, Giuseppe Sardi

Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 45.44117,12.34265

Latest update: April 18, 2025 13:39

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