One of the most ancient churches in Venice

San Giacomo dall’Orio church was named after Orio family, or maybe after a lauro (bay three) which was growing here when the church was built in X or XI century.
San Giacomo dell’Orio was rebuilt in the following centuries, altough it remains one of the oldest and most valuable churches of Venice. It is dedicated to Saint James, whose portrait is visible over the main door.
The interior features paintings by Lotto, Veronese and Palma il Giovane, and a green column which is reported to have been stolen from Constantinople in XIII century.

The church is located in the romantic and quite Campo San Giacomo dall’Orio, in Santa Croce district.

Address

Santa Croce 1456, Campo San Giacomo dall'Orio, 30135 - Venezia

Phone

+39 041 27 50 462

Fax

+39 041 27 50 494

Web Site

http://www.chorusvenezia.org

Prices

Full/Reduced 3€/1.5€

Opening hours

All days
10:00-17:00

Transports

Water bus Line 1, N | San Stae