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Santi Giovanni e Paolo

church, Venice, Italy
Also known as: San ZanipĆ²lo
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The church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, also known as San Zanipolo in Venetian dialect, is a significant Dominican church in Venice, Italy. Founded in 1246 and consecrated in 1430, it is constructed of rose-coloured stone and features a vast interior designed to accommodate large congregations. This church served as a favored burial place for noble families, including several doges, whose sepulchral monuments can be found there. While its altarpieces by Titian and Giovanni Bellini were partially damaged by fire, the church remains an important historical and architectural site within Venice's landscape.1

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  1. San Marco Basilica
  2. Venice - Churches of Venice

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