Il Redentore
Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore
Palladio's Renaissance masterpiece, built to give thanks for the end of the 1576 plague and the centre of the annual Festa del Redentore.
Il Redentore stands on the north shore of the Giudecca. The Venetian Republic built it as a votive church to give thanks for the end of the great plague of 1575–1577. Designed by Andrea Palladio, it was completed in 1592. Its white façade borrows the layered gables of classical temples, and its dome can be seen from across St Mark's Basin. The interior is simple and bright and contains works by painters such as Veronese and Bassano. Each year on the third Sunday of July, during the Festa del Redentore, the city builds a pontoon bridge from the Zattere to the church. The fireworks over the lagoon on the night before are the liveliest night of the year in Venice. The church is usually open during the day from Monday to Saturday. Admission is about €3, or use the Chorus church pass (confirm on site). Take Vaporetto Line 2 to the Redentore stop.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 10:30–16:30 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Giudecca
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
- Punta della Dogana
- Accademia Bridge & Gallerie dell'Accademia
- Teatro La Fenice
- Scala Contarini del Bovolo
- Museo Correr