San Giorgio Maggiore Venice, Italy

Gondolas on the Grand Canal near San Marco, with San Giorgio Maggiore in the distance. Venice, Italy. Sarah Anderson all photos →

Occupying an island aross the water from San Marco, this 16th-century church was inspired by Greek temple design. Inside are paintings by Tintoretto, and there are Gregorians chants every Sunday.

Location map of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Italy. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Venice, Italy
Coordinates: 45.4292840° N, 12.3429040° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title: San Giorgio Maggiore
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024