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Île de San Giorgio Maggiore

Name: Île de San Giorgio Maggiore
Address: Isola di S.Giorgio Maggiore, Venezia, Veneto, IT

Recommandé par 92 habitants,

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La Maison De Famille

January 22, 2021

Accessible en ascenseur Plus belle vue de Venise

Corinne

December 26, 2014

Visitez la basilique San Giorgio Maggiore : son campanile offre une formidable alternative à la montée de celui de Saint-Marc : la vue sur Venise y est exceptionnelle, surtout en fin d'après-midi.

Dott Borella

February 15, 2020

“The island of the Church” This beautiful island of the Venetian Lagoon can be admired from the Riva degli Schiavoni, one of the major wharves in Venice, about 400 meters from the city. The island boasts a splendid skyline, romantically lying on the sea, providing an amazing background. In addition to being one of the most photographed places in Venice, its landscape has also been portrayed in many famous paintings. Originally, it was called the “Isle of cypresses” to the abundance of these trees. Today, it’s famous for its architectonic and artistic importance, and for being scenery of the masterpieces from the greatest Italian artists between the 16th and the 17th centuries. The first church was built in 790 in honor of San Giorgio, the Saint from which the island takes its name. In 982 the island was donated to the Benedictine Order, so that they could build here a monastery. However, both buildings were destroyed by a terrible earthquake in 1223, and the restoration of the whole island ended only in the 16th century, when the new Church of San Giorgio Maggiore was built over the remains of the old one: the present building, designed by Andrea Palladio, is well worth taking the lift to the top as there is a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the lagoon. In its interior are several artistic masterpieces, such as “The Last Supper” and “The Raccolta della Manna”, two splendid paintings both realized by Tintoretto. The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is not really a tourist spot: there are no bars or restaurants here, but a visit is strongly suggested for those who want to have a unique view of Venice or simply want to experience the proverbial serenity of monastic life.