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Explore Venice's Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista with this entry ticket and guided tour. Roam through the halls and admire different artistic styles in an ancient institution.

Highlights

• Feast your eyes on some of Venice's greatest artworks including works by Tiepolo
• See a staircase designed by Mauro Codussi and learn about his architecture style
• Learn more about the scuole and their contributions to Venetian society
• Witness an authentic holy relic, two fragments of the True Cross
• Marvel at Miracles of the Cross masterpieces inspired by the True Cross relic

Description

Take a guided tour of Venice's Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista, one of the oldest of the Venetian scuole (lay brotherhoods that were responsible for much of the city’s Renaissance and Baroque artwork.). Explore the Scuola building, the Church of the same name, and the ancient cemetery. Inside the monumental complex, admire different artistic and architectural styles and learn the history of this still-active ancient institution. Witness architecture from masters such as Mauro Codussi and his monumental staircase. The complex is also home to some of Venice's great artistic achievements and a religious relic. Admire works of art by Tintoretto and Tiepolo and learn why a relic of the Holy Cross is housed here.

Includes

Entry ticket Guided tour

Easy cancellation

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