
Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Venice, Italy
Titian’s burial place and a church with a number of his paintings along with Sansovino, Palma the Younger, Donatello, Veneziano and more
History
Originally built between 1236 and 1338, the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari was remodelled in the 14th Century in the Franciscan-Gothic style.
One of the most prominent churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. The church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
In common with many Franciscan churches, the exterior is rather plain. However, inside, are many grand wall monuments dedicated to distinguished Venetians who are buried in the church, including a number of Doges and the painter Titian.
Images: Didier Descouens Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Art
Of many paintings here are two large and important altarpieces by Titian, the Assumption of the Virgin on the high altar and the Pesaro Madonna. It also contains the only rood screen still in place in Venice.
Artists work in the Frari includes: Titian, Antonio and Paolo Bregno, Donatello, Lombardo, Sansovino, Palma the Younger and Veneziano.
Information
WATER BUS STOP
San Toma – 3-4 mins / Rialto Mercato – 11-13 mins
WALKING FROM
Rialto Bridge, 11-14 minutes / Ferrovia (train station), 11-12 minutes
*All times approximate
OPENING TIMES
Mon-Sat: 9am – 6pm
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