Santa Maria delle Penitenti, Venice

Name: Santa Maria delle Penitenti
Address: Fondamenta Cannaregio, 910, Venice, 30121, Italy

#176 among attractions in Venice

Baroque architecture, Church, Historical place

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The church of Santa Maria delle Penitenti, is part of a large complex: Pio Loco delle Penitenti, located on the canal Cannaregio, near its exit to the lagoon facing Mestre, in the Northwest edge of Venice, Italy. It gained its name as a charitable institution providing an alternative life to former prostitutes, akin to a Magdalene asylum. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Penitenti Coordinates: 45°26'48"N, 12°19'9"E

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Fondamenta Cannaregio, 910CannaregioVenice 30121 Italy

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Santa Maria delle Penitenti – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria delle Penitenti?

Nearby attractions include Ponte dei Tre Archi, Venice (3 min walk), San Giobbe, Venice (4 min walk), Palazzo Surian Bellotto, Venice (4 min walk), Cannaregio Canal, Venice (5 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria delle Penitenti by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria delle Penitenti:

Ferry

Tre Archi (1 min walk)
Crea (4 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (11 min walk)
Marittima (15 min walk)

Bus

Libertà Santa Chiara • Lines: 12L, 19, 2, 24, 24B, 24H, 4, 43, 4L, 5, 53E, 6, 6L, 7, 7E, 7L (12 min walk)
Venezia A5 • Lines: 2 (15 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (16 min walk)