Santa Maria della Pietà, Venice

Name: Santa Maria della Pietà
Address: Castello 3701, Venice, 30122, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 522 2171

#271 among attractions in Venice

Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Concert hall

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The church of Santa Maria della Pietà or della Visitazione is a prominent church in the sestiere of Castello in Venice, Italy. It is sited on the Riva degli Schiavoni, a short walk from the Doge's Palace. ()

Local name: Chiesa della Pietà Established: 1745 (279 years ago)Completed: 1760 (264 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 45°26'3"N, 12°20'42"E

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Castello 3701CastelloVenice 30122 Italy

Contact

+39 041 522 2171

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Santa Maria della Pietà – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Basilica, Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs.

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Iconic white-stone enclosed bridge
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~1370 ftW
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~1020 ftW
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~1290 ftNW
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Fine art museum in an ornate palace
Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santa Maria della Pietà open?

Santa Maria della Pietà is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:15 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 10:15 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 10:15 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Friday 10:15 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 10:15 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 10:15 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria della Pietà?

Nearby attractions include San Pietro di Castello Island, Venice (1 min walk), Palazzo Molina, Venice (1 min walk), San Zaccaria, Venice (2 min walk), Byzantine Pictures Museum, Venice (3 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria della Pietà by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria della Pietà:

Ferry

San Zaccaria A • Lines: 14, 15 (2 min walk)
San Zaccaria B • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (32 min walk)