San Tomà, Venice, Baroque church in San Polo district, Venice, Italy.
Description
San Tomà is a Baroque church in the San Polo district of Venice with a symmetrical facade and white stone details. The building combines elements from different periods of reconstruction and now presents a unified design that reflects the styles of its various renovations.
History
The church was founded in 973 and went through several major rebuilding phases over the centuries. Baroque architects reshaped it during the 1600s, giving it the form we see today.
Culture
The church is named after Saint Thomas, whose faith story is reflected in the artworks inside. The interior contains paintings that show the religious traditions of Venice and how artists here worked for centuries.
Practical
The church can be reached on foot across a small square and is located near local guild buildings. Since this is an active place of worship, visitors should dress respectfully and keep noise to a minimum.
Did you know?
A medieval tomb on the exterior wall shows Giovanni Priuli, a 14th-century military figure, in an unusual pose. His feet rest on a small dog, an odd and striking detail that many visitors miss.
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