Gli Scalzi Church Venice

Although less renowned than many churches in Venice, Gli Scalzi Church is a must see. Do book a charming discount hotel in Venice in the neighborhood of Gli Scalzi Church. Pay tribute to the exterior of Giusepp Sardi, marvel at the lavish Baroque interior of Baldassare Longhena, notice the St. Sebastian and John the Baptist statues in niches on the façade. They are both by Bernardo Falconi. Inside, admire the use of rare black marble columns in the Venier Chapel. There is a magnificent gilded crow-shaped baladachen. The high altar is by Fra Giuseppe Pozzo. The tomb of the last doge, Ludovico Manin, lies in the Manin Chapel. It, too, is by Pozzo. Do not forget to notice the proliferation of the Sybil motif in the decor. Gli Scalzi Church also has a fine organ and a noteworthy ceiling fresco. When leave from your hotel in Venice around the Gli Scalzi Church for home, you will feel content. You have seen a remarkable building.