S.GIACOMO DI RIALTO (S.Giacometto) According to tradition, built in V cent. (the oldest church in Venice). Documentation of building goes back to XI cent. Radically restored in 1601 Façade in brick with Gothic Portico (XV cent.) with wooden architrave supported by 5 columns. In the centre a clock dating back to 1410 Square ground plan with three naves. Ceiling with central cupola. WORKS OF ART. right altar - The Marriage of the Virgin (Marco Vecellio-XVI cent.) - Annunciation (Marco Vecellio-XVI cent.) left altar - Bronze statue of St.Anthony Ab.(G.Campagna-XVI cent.) INFO. ADMISSION: Free MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The façade [33 K]