San Paternian church, Romanesque church in San Marco, Venice
San Paternian church was a Romanesque church building in San Marco distinguished by an octagonal bell tower and innovative architectural design. Eight marble columns from Constantinople were incorporated into its construction.
Construction began in the 10th century using timber, but a fire in 976 destroyed the wooden structure. Stone reconstruction followed over a long period from 1005 to 1168.
The church served as a spiritual center with seven altars that held great significance for the local community in central Venice. Its religious records were carefully transferred to another church when the building eventually closed.
The building was demolished in 1871 and the site became Campo Manin, a public square in the San Marco district. Visitors today can explore this central square where the church once stood.
The bell tower was built before 1000 and was the first campanile ever constructed in Venice. It remained the only octagonal tower of its kind across the entire city.
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