San Giacomo Venice Italy

It is actually a very significant church – both from an architectural and artistic point of view - but for some reason it is not on the tourist route.

Built originally in the 9th century the facade was reworked in the 13th century. The ceiling is fascinating, once you know the story behind it, it was built of wood from the keel of a ship.

The most famous aspects of the church are the paintings by Jacopo Palma il Giovane and a number of other artists of the Venetian renaissance. In fact this church has more important works from this period than nearly any other church in Venice or the Veneto.

Interesting too is the famous green marble column – which was about the only thing the British critic Ruskin liked. Just goes to show how little Ruskin knew about good art.

Other famous works within the church are those by Lorenzo Lotto, Tizianello and Andrea Schiavone. Perhaps most famous of all are the two chapel canvases by the artist Veronese - the two paintings are the Allegoria della Fede and I Dottori della Fede

Getting Here

Take the Waterbus Line number 1 and get off at the Riva di Biasio stop. From here the church is a short walk away. If you have no idea where anything is in Venice have a look at our map page.

San Giacomo Venice - Entrance Cost

Entrance costs three Euros and the church is open Monday through Saturday. Visits last around thirty minutes



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