Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista
San Giovanni Evangelista is a Renaissance-style Catholic church whose construction began in the early 15th century, with a first phase starting in 1425. The building’s life is marked by interruptions and repairs: it was reconstructed in 1645, and more recently it underwent work to address earthquake damage. Across a courtyard, it keeps its visual dialogue with the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, placing worship and learned brotherhood culture side by side in the Venetian street fabric. Historically, the church was decorated with frescoes that blended biblical subjects with classical themes, and some of that art has since been removed for display in international museums or for scholarly research. …
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