Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
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.
“This massive Gothic church was built by the Dominican order from the 13th to the 15th century.”
– Frommer's
"A venerated jewel, this gorgeous church looms over one of the most picturesque squares in Venice." Full review
"Santi Giovanni e Paolo was founded by the Dominican order in 1246 but not finished until 1430." Full review
2 Stars
"The Gothic church dedicated to them." Full review
"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