Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
Venice's largest Gothic church, where 25 doges are buried. The square outside features Verrocchio's equestrian statue of Colleoni.
This Dominican church, together with the Frari, is one of Venice's two great Gothic churches. Twenty-five doges are buried here, and the monumental tomb monuments along the walls are richly carved. The church also contains Bellini's polyptych of St Vincent Ferrer and ceiling paintings by Veronese. In the square in front stands the bronze equestrian statue of Colleoni by Verrocchio. Next to it is the Scuola Grande di San Marco, with its exquisite marble façade, which now houses a hospital. Admission is about €3.50. The church is in the Castello district, about a 10-minute walk from the Rialto Bridge.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00, Sun 12:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Libreria Acqua Alta
- Santa Maria dei Miracoli
- Bridge of Sighs
- St. Mark's Square & Basilica
- St Mark's Clocktower
- Doge's Palace
- Fondaco dei Tedeschi
- St Mark's Campanile