San Giovanni Elemosinario, Venice

Name: San Giovanni Elemosinario
Address: Ruga Vechia San Giovanni San Polo 479, Venice, 30125, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 275 0462

#231 among attractions in Venice

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San Giovanni Elemosinario is a church of Venice, northern Italy, dedicated to Saint John the Almsgiver. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Giovanni Elemosinario Completed: XVI centuryArchitectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°26'20"N, 12°20'4"E

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Ruga Vechia San Giovanni San Polo 479San PoloVenice 30125 Italy

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+39 041 275 0462

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San Giovanni Elemosinario – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rialto, Rialto Bridge, Palazzo Morosini Brandolin, Palazzo dei Camerlenghi.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Giovanni Elemosinario open?

San Giovanni Elemosinario is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:45 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to San Giovanni Elemosinario?

Nearby attractions include Il Gobbo di Rialto, Venice (1 min walk), Palazzo dei Dieci Savi, Venice (2 min walk), San Giacomo di Rialto, Venice (2 min walk), Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to San Giovanni Elemosinario by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Giovanni Elemosinario:

Ferry

Rialto Mercato • Lines: 1, 1/ (2 min walk)
Rialto • Lines: 1, 1/, 2, A (3 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (18 min walk)
Piazzale Roma (22 min walk)

Bus

Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (19 min walk)
Venezia A2 • Lines: 6, 7, 7E, 7L (20 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (20 min walk)