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Church of San Zan Degolà

Church of San Zan Degolà
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Tucked away in one of Venice’s quietest corners, the Church of San Zan Degolà offers a rare glimpse into the city’s early medieval soul. Dedicated to St John the Baptist, the church dates back to the 11th century and blends Byzantine‑Romanesque architecture with a serene, almost monastic atmosphere. Rebuilt by the influential Venier family after a Venetian victory over the Genoese, it later underwent restorations in the 13th and 18th centuries. Inside, visitors can still admire fragments of early medieval frescoes, among the oldest surviving in Venice, giving the space a quiet, contemplative beauty. Set in the peaceful sestiere of Santa Croce, far from the city’s busiest routes, San Zan Degolà feels like a step back in time—a small sanctuary where Venice reveals its most intimate, historic character.

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The Church of San Zan Degolà is located in the quiet Santa Croce sestiere of central Venice, close to the narrow Sotoportego e Calle dei Preti and overlooking a small canal-side campo. It sits away from the main tourist routes yet is within easy walking distance of the Grand Canal, the San Stae vaporetto stop and the bustling area around Rialto, while nearby you will also find other historic churches and traditional residential streets that preserve an authentic Venetian atmosphere. ​

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