The School of Saint Roch (Scuola Grande di San Rocco)
was originally a confraternity founded in 1478 and became prosperous around 1515. The school project was assigned to Bartolomeo Bon in 1517, it was characterized by two halls, as in the majority of the Venetian Schools. The Architect was changed several times, Sante Lombardo in 1524, Antonio Abbondi in 1527 and last Gian Giacomo de Grigi from 1558 to 1560. The access, direct from the square, leads to the ground hall, made by three naves, from here to the upper hall by a” tributale” staircase. The upper staircase was characterized by a wooden altar and it was the place where the confraternity meets. From here the access to the hotel hall. The whole school is decorated by Tintoretto or his disciples, he was commissioned of the works in 1564. The “ciclo”, painted between 1564 and 1588, is as representative of Venice as the Cappella Sisitina represents Rome. However, Tintoretto’s operas are not the only ones in the School, many are the works of Francesco Palma il Giovane and Titian. more at: www.venice-tourism.com
was originally a confraternity founded in 1478 and became prosperous around 1515. The school project was assigned to Bartolomeo Bon in 1517, it was characterized by two halls, as in the majority of the Venetian Schools. The Architect was changed several times, Sante Lombardo in 1524, Antonio Abbondi in 1527 and last Gian Giacomo de Grigi from 1558 to 1560. The access, direct from the square, leads to the ground hall, made by three naves, from here to the upper hall by a” tributale” staircase. The upper staircase was characterized by a wooden altar and it was the place where the confraternity meets. From here the access to the hotel hall. The whole school is decorated by Tintoretto or his disciples, he was commissioned of the works in 1564. The “ciclo”, painted between 1564 and 1588, is as representative of Venice as the Cappella Sisitina represents Rome. However, Tintoretto’s operas are not the only ones in the School, many are the works of Francesco Palma il Giovane and Titian. more at: www.venice-tourism.com
St. Mark's School (Scuola Grande di San Marco)
was one of six confraternities - Catholic lay organizations created for the purpose of promoting works of Catholic charity - that played an important role in Venetian religious and social life in the thirteenth century and beyond. Founded in 1260 for humanitarian purposes. Originally housed in a Gothic building that burned to the ground in the late 15th century, the building now known by this name was designed in 1488 by architect Pietro Lombardo. Though Renaissance classicism is the prevailing style, the facade also has a number of Byzantine touches, including arches and niches, not unlike many other Venetian buildings. more at: www.aviewoncities.com
was one of six confraternities - Catholic lay organizations created for the purpose of promoting works of Catholic charity - that played an important role in Venetian religious and social life in the thirteenth century and beyond. Founded in 1260 for humanitarian purposes. Originally housed in a Gothic building that burned to the ground in the late 15th century, the building now known by this name was designed in 1488 by architect Pietro Lombardo. Though Renaissance classicism is the prevailing style, the facade also has a number of Byzantine touches, including arches and niches, not unlike many other Venetian buildings. more at: www.aviewoncities.com
Theater of the Phoenix (Teatro La Fenice)
One of the best-known opera houses in Europe and has been the site of numerous premieres during its long history. Construction on the first Teatro La Fenice began in June 1790, about six years after an earlier theater building - the San Benedetto Theater - burned to the ground. The new Teatro La Fenice is built in the nineteenth century style similar to the first La Fenice designed by the Meduna brothers. Architect Aldo Rossi based his design on old still photographs including those of several early operas performed there. It is said that the redesign was to be based on the motto "How it was, where it was". Even some of the papier-mache decorative scenes inside the theater are identical to the originals. The December 2003 inaugural concert included works by Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Wagner. more at: www.aviewoncities.com
One of the best-known opera houses in Europe and has been the site of numerous premieres during its long history. Construction on the first Teatro La Fenice began in June 1790, about six years after an earlier theater building - the San Benedetto Theater - burned to the ground. The new Teatro La Fenice is built in the nineteenth century style similar to the first La Fenice designed by the Meduna brothers. Architect Aldo Rossi based his design on old still photographs including those of several early operas performed there. It is said that the redesign was to be based on the motto "How it was, where it was". Even some of the papier-mache decorative scenes inside the theater are identical to the originals. The December 2003 inaugural concert included works by Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Wagner. more at: www.aviewoncities.com