Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

Top 1% of attractions in Venice
8/10

What the experts agree on

Venice's massive Gothic church, built by Dominicans from 1246 to 1430, looms magnificently over one of the city's most picturesque squares with an awe-inspiring, echoing interior.

6 expert reviews

“This massive Gothic church was built by the Dominican order from the 13th to the 15th century.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"A venerated jewel, this gorgeous church looms over one of the most picturesque squares in Venice." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Santi Giovanni e Paolo was founded by the Dominican order in 1246 but not finished until 1430." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Gothic church dedicated to them." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"San Zanipolo, as the Venetians call it, is a vast, echoing barn of a church, built for the Dominicans starting in the mid 13th century, but not finished until 1430." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"Next door, the soaring red-brick Basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo contains a finely detailed panel painting by Bellini (who is buried within the church) and painted ceilings by Veronese...."
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