San Francesco di Paola (Church)
A painted clock
San Francesco di Paola church of Venice was founded in XVI century by the Friars Minor, on the ground which previously hosted a convent and church dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. The monastery was suppressed and demolished in XIX century, and a school was built on its place.
Paintings by Palma il Giovane and Contarini are in the inside, and a barco (covered nuns’ choir).
On the Classical style facade, a painted clock drives viewers’ attention- some say it indicates the hour when the saint died (9.30). The motto of the order of the Friars Minor is also sculpted on the main door: “Charitas”.
San Francesco di Paola church is located on via Garibaldi, in the district of Castello.
- Address
- Castello, Calle San Francesco di Paola, 30122 - Venezia
- Phone
- 041 528 4633
- Web Site
- http://www.sfrancescodipaolave.it
- Opening hours
- All days
8:30-12:00
17:00-19:00 - Transports
- Water bus Line 1, 4.1, 4.2 | Arsenale