One of the finest Gothic churches in Venice, Madonna dell’Orto has a richly decorated facade and an onion-domed campanile.
Tintoretto, who was a parishoner of the church and lived nearby, filled it with his work. Of special note are the dramatic towering paintings in the chancel.
“The Last Judgement”, and “The Adoration of the Golden Calf”. (The 4th figure from the left is said to be Tintoretto himself.) “The Presentation of Mary at the Temple” is mysteriously compelling.
The heavenly “Madonna and Child” by Bellini was stolen.
Open:9:30 am to noon and 4:30 pm to7 pm daily in summer.
Open:3:30 pm to5 pm daily in winter.
The number 52 waterbus has a Madonna dell'Orto stop. The platform is one station beyond S. Alvise when coming from the Piazzale Roma and the train station.
Madonna dell’Orto
Campo Madonna dell’Orto
Cannaregio
30131 Venice (VE)
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