San Giovanni Elemosinario

 Open: Mon-Sat: 10-17. €3. 
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The church of San Giovanni Elemosinario (St John the Almsgiver), is easily missed, as it doesn't have a proper façade.

The church was founded in the 11th century, but was totally destroyed in the fire of 1514, which devastated much of the Rialto. The church was rebuilt in 1531, probably by Lo Scarpagnino. The interior takes the form of a Greek Cross. 

On the high altar is a painting of St John the Almsgiver by Titian. The church also boasts a fine fresco in the cupola by Pordenone. The painting was only recently discovered when the church was being restored. 
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San Giovanni Elemosinario