Italy | Venice's Lesser-Known Beautiful Churches

🏫 "Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni" 🏫 This church may appear to be an ordinary small chapel from the outside, but it is actually a very historic scuola (guildhall) in Venice, established in 1451, initially to assist the Dalmatians residing in Venice. This scuola is also one of the only two still active today. The interior is adorned with many important artworks, such as paintings by Vittore Carpaccio; you can see a series of his works as soon as you enter the main hall. This institution is one of the few religious bodies that are well-preserved, so many artistic legacies are still visible within the venue. 🏫 By searching for "scuoladalmatavenezia" online, you can find their website. It's necessary to book in advance to visit, and the entrance fee is quite affordable, just a few euros. Moreover, you can learn a lot about the history of the scuola from their website, which is quite interesting! This includes the significance of the flags and other painted decorations on the second floor. Especially noteworthy, they offer a 3D tour of the interior on their website, and after viewing it, one can say it's almost identical to the real thing. Interested individuals can check the website first. #Venice #Europe #Italy #OffTheBeatenPath #Churches #Europe #HiddenGems