San Giorgio dei Greci, Venice

Name: San Giorgio dei Greci
Address: Calle della Madonna, Venice, 30122, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 523 9569

#167 among attractions in Venice

Baroque architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

San Giorgio dei Greci is a church in the sestiere of Castello, Venice, northern Italy. It was the center of the Scuola dei Greci, the Confraternity of the Greeks in Venice. Around this period there was a similar church in Naples called Santi Pietro e Paolo dei Greci. There was also a Greek Brotherhood of Naples. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°26'9"N, 12°20'39"E

Address

Calle della MadonnaCastelloVenice 30122 Italy

Contact

+39 041 523 9569

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Day trips

San Giorgio dei Greci – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Palazzo Trevisan Cappello, Santi Giovanni e Paolo.

~1170 ftSW
Gothic-style palace and museum
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~1070 ftSW
Iconic white-stone enclosed bridge
Bridge of Sighs, Venice
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~970 ftW
Palace
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~1080 ftN
Gothic church filled with artworks
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~110 ftSE
Museum
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~1160 ftSW
Bridge
Ponte della Paglia, Venice
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~870 ftW
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Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia, Venice
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~440 ftSW
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~870 ftW
Fine art museum in an ornate palace
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~730 ftSE
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Molina, Venice
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~950 ftNW
16th-century church in a small square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Giorgio dei Greci open?

San Giorgio dei Greci is open:

Monday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Giorgio dei Greci?

Nearby attractions include Byzantine Pictures Museum, Venice (1 min walk), Palazzo Zorzi Galeoni, Venice (2 min walk), Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, Venice (3 min walk), San Zaccaria, Venice (3 min walk).

How to get to San Giorgio dei Greci by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Giorgio dei Greci:

Ferry

San Zaccaria B • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
San Zaccaria A • Lines: 14, 15 (5 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (31 min walk)