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Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Religious site4.7 · 12 2264.7 · 4 319≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~5 €642 m from the center
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is an imposing Franciscan Gothic brick church in Venice's San Polo district, constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries. Behind its restrained exterior lies a treasure trove of Renaissance art, headlined by Titian's breathtaking high altar masterpiece 'The Assumption of the Virgin'. The basilica also houses Giovanni Bellini's Frari Triptych and monumental tombs of Titian and Antonio Canova.
Highlights
- Titian's monumental high altar masterpiece 'The Assumption of the Virgin'
- Renaissance treasures including Giovanni Bellini's sublime triptych in the sacristy
- Intricately carved 15th-century wooden choir stalls and grand marble tombs of Titian and Canova
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Sun | 13:00 – 17:30 |
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