San Giorgio Maggiore

"This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore." Full review

"This unique spot cried out for a masterpiece. Palladio provided it." Full review

"The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is not on the main tourist circuit and this is part of its charm." Full review

"This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore... two epic paintings by an elderly Tintoretto,." Full review

"Designed by Palladio, the dome’s intimidating height will astonish you, yet the simplicity of the structure will calm you in this cool refuge from the heat." Full review

"Tell me: What’s this place all about?The main attraction on San Giorgio Maggiore, a small island next to Giudecca, is the church designed by Andrea Palladio, which has a bell tower with..." Full review

"Admire the Tintorettos in the vast church below, then take the elevator to the top of the belltower on this island monastery. From here, you'll have spectacular views of Venice"

"To impose a classical front on the traditional church structure, Palladio designed two interlocking facades, with repeating triangles, rectangles, and columns that are harmoniously proportioned." Full review

"Solar eclipses are only marginally more dazzling than Palladio's white Istrian marble facade." Full review