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Founded in 1478, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco is the richest and most famous of the historic Scuole Grandi in Venice. It houses over 60 paintings by Tintoretto in its original setting, depicting episodes from the Bible.
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OPENING HOURS. Scuola Grande 9.30 am – 5.30 pm. The ticket...
- Tintoretto
Before becoming indissolubly linked with the Scuola di San...
- Institution
The Scuola di San Rocco, or School of St. Roch, the patron...
- Buildings
The acquisition and change of use of the monastery’s former...
- St. Roch
Life Devotion and following Life Historical information...
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at the Sala Capitolare of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco at...
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The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is located: 8 minutes’ walk...
- Bookshop
Information How to find us Bookshop Bookshop The bookshop,...
- Sala dell’albergo
The Sala dell’Albergo was very important in the life of the...
- Chapter Room
The pictorial cycle of the Sala dell’Albergo was completed...
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A Venetian building and confraternity with a collection of paintings by Tintoretto. Learn about its history, architecture, art and music, and see photos of its main works.
La Scuola Grande di San Rocco è una delle più antiche e famose confraternite di laici di Venezia, fondata nel 1478 e decorata da Tintoretto e altri maestri. Scopri la sua storia, il suo patrimonio artistico e le sue visite guidate e serali.
Aug 25, 2023 · Don't miss the Scuola Grande di San Rocco! In this guide, you'll discover one of Italy's most beautiful decorated complexes. It's known as the "Sistine Chapel of Venice" and is decorated with the remarkable masterpices of the Venetian Renaissance painter Tintoretto.
OPENING HOURS. Scuola Grande 9.30 am – 5.30 pm. The ticket office closes at 5.00 pm. Church. Monday – Saturday 9.30 am – 5.30 pm (last entry 5 pm) Sunday 1:30 pm – 5.30 pm (last entry 5 pm) Office. Monday – Friday 10.00 – 12.30.
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is one of the most prominent buildings and most beautifully decorated in Venice. The structure was established during the sixteenth century. One could say that the Scuola Grande di San Rocco signifies to Venice what the Sistine Chapel signifies to Rome.
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a lay confraternity founded in 1478. The popularity of the cult of St. Roch, whose remains had been in the possession of the brotherhood since 1485, contributed to the latter’s rapid expansion to the extent of it becoming the richest Scuola of the city.
