Church of Santa Maria dei Carmini
2612 Sestiere Dorsoduro Venezia
A Carmelite Church in the Heart of Venice
The Church of Santa Maria del Carmelo—commonly known as Carmini—was founded by the Carmelite Order in the late 13th century. Built in honor of the Virgin Mary, it represents Venice’s historic connection to Carmelite spirituality, rooted in the traditions that trace back to Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. Over time, this church became one of the most important centers for the Carmelite presence in Venice, both as a place of worship and as a guardian of the Order’s spiritual legacy.
Recommended Nearby:
Church of San Trovaso
The Church of San Trovaso stands in the quiet Dorsoduro district of Venice, near the famed gondola boatyard of the same name. One of the church’s most interesting features is its two identical façades, one facing the canal and the other facing the square.
Church of Saint Sebastian
The Church of Saint Sebastian was built in the early 16th century in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, during a time of deep concern over recurring outbreaks of plague.
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Images by Didier Descouens, licensed under CC BY‑SA 4.0 — via Wikimedia Commons.