Le Zitelle, Venice

Name: Le Zitelle
Address: Fondamenta Zitelle, 33, Venice, 30133, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 309 6605

#300 among attractions in Venice

Church, Palladian architecture

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Le Zitelle is a church in Venice, Italy. It is part of a former complex which gave shelter to young maidens who had no dowry, and is in the easternmost part of the Giudecca island. ()

Local name: Chiesa delle Zitelle Completed: 1586 (438 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°25'36"N, 12°20'21"E

Address

Fondamenta Zitelle, 33DorsoduroVenice 30133 Italy

Contact

+39 041 309 6605

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Le Zitelle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Le Zitelle?

Nearby attractions include Casa dei Tre Oci, Venice (1 min walk), Palazzo Mocenigo, Venice (2 min walk), San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice (6 min walk), Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice (7 min walk).

How to get to Le Zitelle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Le Zitelle:

Ferry

Zitelle • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
San Giorgio • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Bus

Venezia B1 • Lines: 10, 19, 72 (32 min walk)
Venezia B7 • Lines: 53E (32 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (32 min walk)

Train

Piazzale Roma (34 min walk)
Venezia Santa Lucia (34 min walk)