Santo Stefano
Chiesa di Santo Stefano, or Santo Stefano, anchors the northern end of Campo Santo Stefano as a large Roman Catholic parish church. Its origins go back to the 13th century, and it is generally dated to the period around 1310. The building then went through major changes in the 14th century, with further alterations in the early 15th century—when the fine Gothic doorway and the ship’s keel roof were added. Inside, the tall space keeps a Gothic character and is organized with three apses. Beyond worship, this church records Venice’s civic and artistic life. In the baptistery stands an Antonio Canova stele commemorating Giovanni Falier, while the sacristy gathers works linked to masters such as Tintoretto, with scenes including *The Agony in the Garden* and *The Last Supper*. …
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