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San Rocco (Scuola of St. Rocco)

corte dei molini 7, 36100 Venice, Italy
39 41 523 4864 ,44 430 3450
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Ranked #7 of 192 attractions in Venice
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: Here you will find some of the beautiful works from the painter Tintoretto.
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Venice, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Located in a beautiful 'campo'. Start at the very topmost room to appreciate whereTintoretto began and demonstrated his awesome pictorial genius from the ceiling down, from then on descending in time floor by floor. There is also some of the strangest, intriguing sculpture lining the walls which should not be missed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

I don't which I prefer more - the stupendous Tintorettos or the wonderful woodcarvings in the upstairs hall. I send friends here all the time and they never ceased to be amazed. Just last month I had a friend say he preferred it to the Sistine Chapel!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

A remarkable place to visit with paintings within paintings, wood carvings, and beautiful walls and flooring. Take a guide with you as you will want to know the "inside" stiry of many of the paintings.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

This was the first place of interest we visited while in Venice. My girlfriend and I remained impressed. We recommend you start the tour from the first floor. The paintings by Tintoretto are amazing, well-preserved, although not well lit. Mirrors are available to aid in observing the paintings found on the ceiling. The woodwork is also very intricate. We found... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Well, you remember the moment when Woody Allen tried to impress the stunning actress who loved Tintoretto. This happend here, the place is still there after 600 years and it is very clean and very well kept. all paintings are contrastive, darkness and lights of hopes , escape of the Holy Family from Egypt, other Bible scen painted with an... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

This was our first encounter with Tintoretto's work. Very impressive! We read our book and took the audioguide (they offer it in many languages) and learn a few things about the artist. The paintings are stunning!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Ceiling paintings of San Rocco Church is one of the worlds best! I will totally miss this place if my new friend i met in hostel didn't recommend it to me. Wonderful paintings by Tintoretto. All the paintings are well-preserved and well-represent Tintoretto-style; there are meaningful and consistent stories (well-explained in audio guide) in the paintings. It is the Sistine... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

This large over the top building holds the greatest works by Tintoretto. It's a bit much to take in, but well worth the effort. However, my favourite bit was the carvings in wood in the upper hall. The figures look as if they are about to lift themselves out of the walls.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Another MUST DO on our list. See our detailed reviews on the hotel and restaurant experiences. Doing anything here - earlier in the morning, will free up your queue waits and more enjoyable with less crowds. Key - do just before high season in March / April and avoid Italian summer heat. Lots of walking.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Yes, this is as good as the photos. Do not miss! Use the mirrors and printed guides to learn more about the paintings.

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