Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

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San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th-century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, northern Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio, …

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Feb 2, 2025
* you can pay only in cash. * you can go up with elevator and face the best view of Venice. I was stocked there, didn’t want to move, till they ring the bells and all my dreams went to the hell * th…Full review by hasti g
Oct 27, 2024
While we arrived on the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore, we also entered the church of the abbey with the same name. Access for visitors is free. Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore is owned by the …Full review by Lucian M
Jun 5, 2024
An important religious building in this part of the city. You can get a very good look at it from the canal. One of many important sites we saw on our day exploring.Full review by Thomas V

Facts

Located:Venice
Construction completed:1610
Architect:Andrea Palladio
Architectural style:Church

Questions & answers

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Could you take a small backpack into the church and up to the viewpoint please?
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Yes you can but there isn't a lot of space up there. It's stunning though!
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Hi Is san giorgio maggiore better to go up than san marco tower? Was thinking of doing both, but now wondering if …
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Hi Is san giorgio maggiore better to go up than san marco tower? Was thinking of doing both, but now wondering if need to really? Thanks Sam
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If I have to choose one, I would always go for the San Marco Tower in Venice, where you can enjoy an excellent view. That said, if you come in or depart on a cruise ship, you can …
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If I have to choose one, I would always go for the San Marco Tower in Venice, where you can enjoy an excellent view. That said, if you come in or depart on a cruise ship, you can enjoy the view from the ship deck already. There is always a long queue for going up the tower.
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Does anyone know how long the tower will be closed due to maintenance? Thank you.
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It was not closed when I was there a week ago.
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