Many medallions on the fronts. Most of then – like these – are Byzantine.

(2) Santa Maria dei Carmini

Visit the church

This church was built in the 14^th century, but it was altered many times. Two interesting works there : one by Cima da Coneliano on the second alter on your right, the other by Lorenzo Lotto on the second alter on your left.

Scuola Grande dei Carmini  
(on the left hand side of the church)

Visit the Scuola

The ‘scuole’ were charitable institutions. Most of them were managed by laic brotherhoods. Some of them were very wealthy and used to invest a lot of money in art. The building was built by Longhena in the 17^th century. In the livingroom upstairs the ceilings were painted by Tiepolo.

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