San Giorgio Maggiore

Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

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San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th-century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, northern Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio, …

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Feb 2, 2025
* you can pay only in cash. * you can go up with elevator and face the best view of Venice. I was stocked there, didn’t want to move, till they ring the bells and all my dreams went to the hell * th…Full review by hasti g
Oct 27, 2024
While we arrived on the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore, we also entered the church of the abbey with the same name. Access for visitors is free. Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore is owned by the …Full review by Lucian M
Jun 5, 2024
An important religious building in this part of the city. You can get a very good look at it from the canal. One of many important sites we saw on our day exploring.Full review by Thomas V
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San Giorgio, a petite island situated in front of Saint Mark's Square ("Piazza San Marco") and adjacent to the Giudecca island, offers a uniq…
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San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th-century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, northern Italy, designed by A…
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San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th-century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, designed by Andrea Palladio…
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Located across from the grand sprawl of the Piazzetta di San Marco, this Benedictine Convent Church forms a striking picture on V…
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Located:Venice
Construction completed:1610
Architect:Andrea Palladio
Architectural style:Church

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Could you take a small backpack into the church and up to the viewpoint please?
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Yes I had one on, there wasn't any security checking at all.
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Hi Is san giorgio maggiore better to go up than san marco tower? Was thinking of doing both, but now wondering if …
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Hi Is san giorgio maggiore better to go up than san marco tower? Was thinking of doing both, but now wondering if need to really? Thanks Sam
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YES, for very simple reason that from "San Giorigio Maggiore" you can see the WHOLE of Venice, so it's fabulous for views and especially photos!
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Does anyone know how long the tower will be closed due to maintenance? Thank you.
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Did not realize it was under maintenance. Suggest that you contact the tourist board in Venice for answers.
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