The church of ''San Giovanni Evangelista'' is a 15th-century religious building in the

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'' of the Italian city of

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. It stands across a courtyard from the

Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista The Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista is a confraternity building located in the San Polo ''sestiere'' of the Italian city of Venice. Founded in the 13th century by a group of flagellants it was later to become one of the five ''Scuole G ...

History

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on the church has taken place in three phases, the first in 1425. Reconstruction has taken place in 1645 and again recently to repair earthquake damage. San Giovanni Evangelista was historically decorated by a series of

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es, depicting both biblical and classical themes. Some art from San Giovanni has been removed for display at international museums or scholarly research.

Description

San Giovanni Evangelista.jpg, Nave and choir San Giovanni Evangelista (Venezia) - Cappella della Vergine.jpg, Chapel of the Virgin Venezia - Chiesa di S.Giovanni Evangelista (campanile).JPG, Bell Tower

Tourism

It is located on the ''Calle del Magazzen'' close to the

Scuola Grande di San Rocco The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a building in Venice, northern Italy. It is noted for its collection of paintings by Tintoretto and generally agreed to include some of his finest work. History The building is the seat of a confraternity establ ...

. The church accepts visitors between Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm.Travelotica Travel Guide

References

{{Authority control Religious buildings and structures completed in 1425 Roman Catholic churches completed in 1425

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Giovanni Evangelista, Venice