The clock tower was built by the architect Mauro Coducci in 1496-1499, the side additions were made in 1500-1506 to the design of Pietro Lombardi, and the superstructures were made around 1755 by Giorgio Massari.
read moreThe Teatro La Fenice was built on the site of the San Benedetto theatre, which burned down in 1773. In this narrow space, surrounded on three sides by canals, the architect had a difficult time the architect struggled to fit the building of the ne... read more
In 1630, Venice was struck by a terrible plague, during which many of the population died. of the population. And so the Senate decided that if the plague could be eradicated, a huge temple would be built in honour of the Virgin Mary. The plague w... read more
"Zanipolo" is an abbreviation of the names of St John and St Paul, to whom this church is dedicated. to whom this church is dedicated. It is situated in the square of the same name, in the middle of which is erected a equestrian monument... read more
