San Giorgio Maggiore Venice, Italy

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.

San Giorgio Maggiore with Gondolas — Gondolas on the Grand Canal near San Marco, with San Giorgio Maggiore in the distance. Venice, Italy. Image credit: Sarah Anderson

map of San Giorgio Maggiore — Location map of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Italy.

map of San Giorgio Maggiore — Aerial view of San Giorgio Maggiore.

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248660

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