Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli
A small early Renaissance church covered inside and out in coloured marble inlay, nicknamed the 'jewel box' of Venice.
Santa Maria dei Miracoli was built between 1481 and 1489 to designs by Pietro Lombardo. Its interior and exterior walls are covered entirely in pink, grey and white marble panels. One side rises directly from the water, making it a popular spot for wedding photos. The vaulted ceiling inside holds 50 painted panels of saints and prophets, and the overall structure is small and exquisitely detailed. Admission is about €3.50, included in the Chorus Pass church ticket. The church is closed to visitors on Sunday mornings. It is in the Cannaregio district, about a 5-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10:30–16:30 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Santi Giovanni e Paolo
- Fondaco dei Tedeschi
- Libreria Acqua Alta
- Grand Canal & Rialto Bridge
- Rialto Market
- St Mark's Clocktower
- St. Mark's Square & Basilica
- Ca' d'Oro