St. John the Evangelist Church, Brescia

Name: St. John the Evangelist Church
Address: Contrada San Giovanni, 12, Brescia, 25122, Italy
Telephone: +39 371 313 6165

#46 among attractions in Brescia

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The church of San Giovanni Evangelista is a Catholic place of worship located in the historic center of Brescia, in the San Giovanni district, a side street of Corso Mameli. It is one of the oldest churches in the city and serves as a precious treasure trove of prestigious works of art, especially paintings, including the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament with frescoes and canvases by painters Romanino and Moretto.

Local name: Chiesa di San Giovanni EvangelistaArchitectural style: GothicCoordinates: 45°32'29"N, 10°13'4"E

Address

Contrada San Giovanni, 12Brescia 25122 Italy

Contact

+39 371 313 6165

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Day trips

St. John the Evangelist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Cathedral, Broletto, New Cathedral, San Francesco.

~1520 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Old Cathedral, Brescia
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brescia, Italy, the Old Cathedral, also known as Duomo Vecchio or La Rotonda, stands as an enduring testament to medieval religious architecture. This ancient church, with its distinctive circular layout and a complex history that dates back...
~1340 ftSE
Romanesque architecture, Architecture, Historical place
Broletto, Brescia
7 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Brescia, Italy, the Broletto is a testament to the city's rich medieval heritage. With its origins dating back to the 12th century, the Broletto served as the seat of the city's government, standing as a symbol of political authority...
~1460 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
New Cathedral, Brescia
8 min walk • The New Cathedral, also known as the Duomo Nuovo, is a monumental emblem of Brescia, a city rich in history and culture located in the Lombardy region of Italy. This church stands as a testament to the grandeur of Italian Baroque architecture, and its construction...
~1370 ftSW
Church, Monastery, Romanesque architecture
San Francesco, Brescia
7 min walk • Nestled in the historical heart of Brescia, Italy, the San Francesco monastery is a testament to the city's rich medieval past. Established by the Franciscan order, this monastic complex is a serene sanctuary that has stood the test of time, offering a glimpse into the...
~1660 ftSW
Church, Historical place
Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Brescia
8 min walk • The church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli is located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Brescia.
~1440 ftSE
Church
Basilica of San Pietro de Dom, Brescia
7 min walk • The Basilica of San Pietro de Dom was a church in Brescia built in the early Christian era on the east side of the Piazza del Duomo. After numerous mishaps, it was demolished at the beginning of the seventeenth century to build the New Cathedral.
~640 ftSE
City hall
Palazzo della Loggia, Brescia
4 min walk • Palazzo della Loggia is a Renaissance palace situated in the eponymous piazza in Brescia.
~890 ftS
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Sant'Agata, Brescia
5 min walk • Sant'Agata is a 15th-century, Roman Catholic church located on Corsetto Sant'Agata at Piazza della Vittoria in Brescia, region of Lombardy, Italy.
~740 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Diocesan Museum of Brescia, Brescia
4 min walk • The Diocesan museum of Brescia is a museum in Italy dedicated to the artistic patrimony of the Diocese of Brescia, and is located in the greater cloister of the Monastery of Saint Joseph in via Gasparo Salò, a short distance from the Piazza della Loggia.
~870 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Santa Maria della Pace, Brescia
5 min walk • Saint Mary of the Peace Church is a Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church located on Via Pace in central Brescia, region of Lombardy, Italy. The church belongs to the Oratorians.
~1270 ftW
Church, Temple, Historical place
Church of Holy Mary of Grace, Brescia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John the Evangelist Church?

Nearby attractions include Mostasù dèle Cosére, Brescia (2 min walk), Pallata, Brescia (3 min walk), Palazzo della Loggia, Brescia (4 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Brescia (4 min walk).

How to get to St. John the Evangelist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John the Evangelist Church:

Bus

Via S.Faustino n 35 • Lines: 10, 11, 18, 2 (3 min walk)
Via S.Faustino n 56 • Lines: 18 (4 min walk)

Metro

Vittoria • Lines: Metropolitana (5 min walk)
San Faustino • Lines: Metropolitana (8 min walk)

Train

Brescia (17 min walk)