Santa Fosca

Santa Fosca is a church with a Greek cross layout and rounded arches located on Torcello island in the Venetian lagoon. The building displays Italian Romanesque features with stone walls and a distinctive central structure.

The building was erected before the 9th century and underwent major changes during the 11th and 12th centuries, when Romanesque elements were added to its design. This transformation reflects the evolution of religious structures in the Venetian lagoon.

The church stands beside the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, forming a sacred space where visitors sense the early Christian heritage of the lagoon islands. Today it serves as a place for pilgrims and travelers to pause and reflect.

Visitors reach the church by taking a vaporetto water bus from Venice to Torcello island. The building is typically open during daylight hours and provides a calm space for exploration.

Architect Richard Phené Spiers created detailed drawings of the church in 1905 that documented its structural features. These historical plans offer insight into how the interior spaces were originally organized.

Location: Venice

Inception: 9 century

Architectural style: romanesque architecture in Italy

GPS coordinates: 45.49810,12.41860

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21