Church of Saint Sebastian
Campazzo S. Sebastian Venezia Venezia
A Sanctuary Built in the Shadow of Plague
The Church of Saint Sebastian (San Sebastiano) was built in the early 16th century in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, during a time of deep concern over recurring outbreaks of plague. Dedicated to Saint Sebastian, the patron saint invoked for protection against disease, the church quickly became a symbol of collective prayer and hope. San Sebastiano is most famously associated with the painter Paolo Veronese, one of the great masters of the Venetian Renaissance.
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Church of Santa Maria dei Carmini
The Church of Santa Maria dei 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.
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.
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