Santa Maria della Celestia, Venice

#153 among attractions in Venice

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Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo, Santa Maria Celeste or Santa Maria della Celestia was a Roman Catholic church in Venice, facing the Campo de la Celestia in the Castello district, just east of San Francesco della Vigna. It was dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°26'15"N, 12°20'60"E

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Santa Maria della Celestia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Storico Navale, San Francesco della Vigna, Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Byzantine Pictures Museum.

~1730 ftS
Museum, History museum
Museo Storico Navale, Venice
9 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Venice, the Museo Storico Navale is a treasure trove for maritime enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Situated within the Castello district, a stone's throw from the iconic Arsenale, the museum offers a deep dive into Italy's rich...
~540 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco della Vigna, Venice
3 min walk • Nestled in the serene Castello district of Venice, the San Francesco della Vigna stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This Catholic church, a hidden gem away from the bustling tourist paths, offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking solace...
~1830 ftW
Gothic church filled with artworks
Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
9 min walk • The Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, often referred to as San Zanipolo in Venetian dialect, stands as a monumental testament to Venice's rich religious and architectural heritage. This grandiose church, one of the largest in the city, has been a significant site of...
~1520 ftSW
Museum
Byzantine Pictures Museum, Venice
8 min walk • The Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice is a research centre owned and funded by the Greek state in Venice, Italy, focusing on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine/Modern Greek studies. It is the only Greek research institute abroad.
~1910 ftSW
Gothic church with altarpiece by Bellini
San Zaccaria, Venice
10 min walk • The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church in central Venice, Italy. It is a large edifice, located in the Campo San Zaccaria, just off the waterfront to the southeast of Piazza San Marco and St Mark's Basilica.
~1220 ftS
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Grandiben Negri, Venice
6 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.
~1690 ftSW
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Molina, Venice
9 min walk • Palazzo Molina or Palace of Two Towers or Palazzo Navager is a Gothic style palace located on the Riva degli Schiavoni #4145 in the sestiere of Castello, Venice, adjacent to the Ponte del Sepolcro, previously called the Bridge of Ca'Navager.
~1430 ftNW
Church
Santa Maria del Pianto, Venice
7 min walk • Santa Maria del Pianto is a late-Baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in Venice, Italy. This dilapidated octagonal church in a forgotten corner of Venice was designed by Baldassare Longhena, and appears inspired by Longhena's Santa Maria della Salute on the Grand Canal, Venice.
~1560 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church
San Giorgio dei Greci, Venice
8 min walk • 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.
~1090 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Martino, Venice
6 min walk • San Martino is a Renaissance Roman Catholic church in the sestiere of Castello of Venice, northern Italy.
~1360 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
San Giovanni in Bragora, Venice
7 min walk • San Giovanni in Bragora is a church in Venice, Italy, located in the sestiere of Castello.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria della Celestia?

Nearby attractions include San Francesco della Vigna, Venice (3 min walk), Castello, Venice (4 min walk), San Giovanni di Malta, Venice (5 min walk), Santa Giustina, Venice (5 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria della Celestia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria della Celestia:

Ferry

Celestia (3 min walk)
Arsenale • Lines: 1, B (9 min walk)