Things to do in Veneto, Italy: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

May 27, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Veneto (/ˈveɪnəˌtoʊ/ or /ˈvɛnətoʊ/, Italian: [ˈvɛːneto]; Venetian: Vèneto, Venetian pronunciation: ['vɛːneto]) is one of the 20 regions of Italy. Its population is about five million, ranking fifth in Italy. The region's capital and most populous city is Venice.
Restaurants in Veneto

1. Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Salizada San Rocco San Polo 3052, 30125 Venice Italy +39 041 523 4864 [email protected] http://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org
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4.5 based on 2,962 reviews

Scuola Grande di San Rocco

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a lay confraternity founded in 1478. The popularity of the cult of St. Roch, whose remains had been in the possession of the brotherhood since 1485, contributed to the latter’s rapid expansion to the extent of it becoming the richest Scuola of the city. At that point it was decided to build a new monumental headquarters and engage Tintoretto to decorate it with his most celebrated pictorial cycle, illustrating episodes from the New and Old Testaments. It is the only one of the historic Scuole Grandi to have survived the fall of the republic. It is a unique site, where over 60 paintings are preserved in their original setting in a building that has hardly undergone any alteration since its construction. The confraternity is still active today, carrying out its traditional charitable duties as well as looking after its extraordinary artistic patrimony.

Reviewed By 760billa - Spring Lake, United States

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is one of those places that I suspect many visitors to Venice have never heard about. But, it should make every tourist's short list of places to see while in Venice. It features the artwork of the Italian painter, and master of the Venetian school, known as Tinteretto. To appreciate the history behind this building and the life story of Tinteretto, I highly recommend using the audio guide which is available for a reasonable charge. The audio guide will lead you through three floors of artwork. You can choose how much or how little detail you care to listen to. Even if you only have an hour, I think this is a must do attraction in Venice.

2. Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venice Italy +39 041 272 8611 [email protected] http://www.basilicadeifrari.it/
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4.5 based on 4,171 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Originally built in the mid-13th century, Santa Maria Glorisoa dei Frari (St. Mary of the Friars) houses many masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance art, notably Giovanni Bellini's triptych "Madonna and Child with Saints," the "Assumption" and the "Pesaro Madonna" by Titian, Saint John the Baptist by Donatello.

Reviewed By rzoe - Cambridge, United States

This Basilica is home to Titian's Assumption of Mary which is one of the most beautiful paintings in the world - it takes your breath away. It's 22 feet high, 11 feet wide and is perfect for its place on the high altar of the church. The church also has some fine Bellini's, but the reason to go there is the Titian. We were there is September and there were very few tourists so were able to sit and look at the painting in peace.

3. Abbazia di S. Maria di Praglia

Via Abbazia di Praglia 7 Bresseo di Teolo, 35037, Teolo Italy +39 049 990 0010 [email protected] http://www.praglia.it/wordpress/
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4.5 based on 505 reviews

Abbazia di S. Maria di Praglia

4. Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

Piazza San Zeno, 37123, Verona Italy +39 045 592813 [email protected] http://www.chieseverona.it
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Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

Built in 1123-35, this ornate Romanesque church features adorned bronze doors and remarkable Cloister.

Reviewed By Parsha50 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The ticket to visit the Basilica is very reasonable and you can have an audio tour as you walk around which is fascinating; the Basilica is dedicated to the Saint of Verona and the month of May is dedicated to him. Worth the visit as inside is serene and very special indeed.

5. Verona's Cathedral (Duomo)

Piazza Duomo in the Citta Antica, Verona Italy +39 045 592813 [email protected] http://www.chieseverona.it
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4.5 based on 1,659 reviews

Verona's Cathedral (Duomo)

Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States

In the Sant’Elena church (a section of the overall church) you can see the flooring from the 4th century! This church was named after Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. There's a baptismal font, gorgeous carving, here since the 12th century.. 1,000 year old frescoes, paintings throughout the church are incredible, all added Medieval, Renaissance, Mannerism and Baroque. Beautiful columns from the 11th century are in one of the first rooms after you enter. I don't remember what I paid for the audio guide, but it was well worth it! It's only 3 euros to get in, with the audio guide included.

6. Eremo dei Camaldolesi di Bardolino

Strada Provinciale 32, Bardolino Italy +39 045 721 1390 http://www.lagodigarda.it/Eremo-dei-Camaldolesi/1103-291-1.html
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Eremo dei Camaldolesi di Bardolino

7. The Church of Sant'Eufemia

Piazzetta Santa Maria in Organo 1, 37129, Verona Italy +39 045 800 0720 http://www.parrocchiemap.it/parrocchiemap/ricerca_pm.jsp?diocesi=Verona&tiporicerca=tipo_libera&lay=elenco&denominazione=santa+maria+in+organo
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4.5 based on 171 reviews

The Church of Sant'Eufemia

8. Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta e Chiesa di Santa Fosca

Piazza Torcello, 30175 Torcello Italy +39 041 730119 http://www.turismovenezia.it/Venezia/Basilica-di-Santa-Maria-Assunta-di-Torcello-6051.html
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Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta e Chiesa di Santa Fosca

Reviewed By Chrisandteri2014 - Xativa, Spain

We were only told about the nice places to eat on this Island !!! The most important Island reference the first occupation and settlements of all of the Islands and one of the most famous mosaics in the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, walk the extra 500m to see it or you’ll have missed this not so little gem.

9. Duomo di Castelfranco Veneto

Vicolo del Cristo 14, 31033, Castelfranco Veneto Italy +39 0423 495202 [email protected] http://www.duomocastelfranco.it/duomo.html
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Duomo di Castelfranco Veneto

10. Abbazia di Villanova di San Bonifacio

Piazza San Benedetto 1, 37047 San Bonifacio Italy +39 045 761 0253 [email protected] http://www.abbaziavillanova.org/wordpress/?page_id=74
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Abbazia di Villanova di San Bonifacio

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