S.PIETRO DI CASTELLO founded in the IX cent. rebuilt in XVI and XVII cent. It was the cathedral of Venice until 1807 (then S.Marco). Bell tower is separate from church and leaning (M.Codussi-XV cent.) Façade by F.Smeraldi (1596) Latin cross plan with nave and side aisles; chancel with two side chapels. Large dome. WORKS OF ART. left nave - St. John the Evangelist, St. Peter and Paul. (P.Veronese) During the last week of June the festa di S.Pietro di Castello is celebrated. INFO. Belongs to the CHORUS church association. OPEN: from Monday to Saturday: 10-17 Sunday: 13-17 ADMISSION: Individual ticket: L. 3.000 Mini Pass: L. 15.000 (Visit six churches of your choice that belong to the Church Association Chorus, valid 3 days) Chorus Pass: offer only for professionals Free for residents of the Comune di Venezia Tel. +39-041-5235137 MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The façade [38 K] the bell tower [21 K]