Chiesa di San Lorenzo — Attraction in Venice

Since March 24 the church of San Lorenzo is reopened to the public as Ocean Space. Launched in the former church of San Lorenzo Ocean Space opens a new front line in ocean thinking to dissolve critical boundaries between the water and the land, and traditional single-disciplinary approaches to both. Ocean Space is a collaborative platform for change to radically reimagine how we see, live and...

There is a sign by the church: open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00. We were there on Wednesday and although they let us in, we were informed that it is a private building, not for visitors (information should be confirmed). Interestingly, according to historical documents, Marco Polo's grave should be there, unfortunately, despite searches, the grave...

Every time we go to Venice for Biennale we find ourselves more impressed with exhibitions in this church/gallery than with anything Biennale has to offer. Plus, the staff working here are extremely motivated and friendly. Couldn't recommend more - one of the best places in Venice. Will come...