Sant'Elena, Venice

Name: Sant'Elena
Address: Campo della Chiesa, 3, Venice, 30132, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 520 5144

#197 among attractions in Venice

Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Sant'Elena, also sometimes called Santa Lena, is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church at the extreme east end of the sestiere of Castello in the City of Venice, Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Sant'Elena Completed: 1028 (996 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 45°25'38"N, 12°21'57"E

Address

Campo della Chiesa, 3CastelloVenice 30132 Italy

Contact

+39 041 520 5144

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Day trips

Sant'Elena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Storico Navale, Cini Foundation, Basilica di San Pietro di Castello, Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.

0.9 miNW
Museum, History museum
Museo Storico Navale, Venice
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1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Event space
Cini Foundation, Venice
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Venice, the Cini Foundation stands as a beacon of culture and intellectual pursuit. This cultural center is located on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, offering a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets of the main city.
0.6 miNW
Church,
Basilica di San Pietro di Castello, Venice
15 min walk • Nestled in the serene Castello district of Venice, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello is a hidden gem often overshadowed by the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica. Yet, this historic church holds a special place in Venetian history, as it was the city's cathedral...
~510 ftNW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venice
3 min walk • Tucked away in the enchanting city of Venice, Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo stands as a unique testament to the blending of historic charm and sporting passion. This stadium, located on the eastern tip of Venice's main island, is the second oldest venue still used for...
1 miNW
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Grandiben Negri, Venice
25 min walk • The Palazzo Grandiben Negri is a small brick palace located facing the Rio of Ca' di Dio, adjacent to the larger Palazzo Erizzo, and diagonally across the rear of the church of San Martino in the sestiere of Castello in Venice, Italy.
0.4 miW
Museum, Sculpture, Art gallery
Giardini della Biennale, Venice
11 min walk • The Venice Giardini or Giardini della Biennale is an area of parkland in the historic city of Venice which hosts the Venice Biennale Art Festival, a major part of the city's cultural Biennale.
0.4 miNW
Museum
Belgian Pavilion, Venice
11 min walk • The Belgian pavilion houses Belgium's national representation during the Venice Biennale arts festivals.
1 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Martino, Venice
25 min walk • San Martino is a Renaissance Roman Catholic church in the sestiere of Castello of Venice, northern Italy.
1 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Giovanni in Bragora, Venice
27 min walk • San Giovanni in Bragora is a church in Venice, Italy, located in the sestiere of Castello.
0.7 miE
Church
San Nicolò al Lido, Venice
19 min walk • San Nicolò al Lido refers to both the San Nicolò Church and most importantly to its annexed Monastery of San Nicolò located in Venice, northern Italy. It is located in the northern part of the Lido di Venezia and houses the relics of Saint Nicholas, patron of sailors.
~1880 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Canadian pavilion, Venice
10 min walk • The Canadian pavilion houses Canada's national representation during the Venice Biennale arts festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sant'Elena?

Nearby attractions include Santelena, Venice (2 min walk), Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venice (3 min walk), Australian pavilion, Venice (8 min walk), Egyptian pavilion, Venice (8 min walk).

How to get to Sant'Elena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sant'Elena:

Ferry

Certosa • Lines: B (7 min walk)
Sant'Elena • Lines: 1, 6 (7 min walk)