Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Church in Venice

Facade Of Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari (Venice)
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, usually just called the Frari, is a church located in the Campo dei Frari at the heart of the San Polo district of Venice, Italy. The largest church in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. The church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.

The imposing edifice is built of brick, and is one of the city’s three notable churches still mostly retaining their Venetian Gothic appearance. In common with many Franciscan churches, the exterior is rather plain, even on the front facade. The interior is notable for many very grand wall monuments to distinguished Venetians buried in the church, including a number of Doges and the painter Titian. Many of these are important works in the history of Venetian sculpture, and the many paintings include two large and important altarpieces by Titian, the Assumption of the Virgin on the high altar and the Pesaro Madonna. It also contains the only rood screen still in place in Venice.

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Visiting Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Hours:

9am-6pm Mon-Sat, 1-6pm Sun


Price:

adult/reduced €3/1.50, with Chorus Pass free

Address: Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venezia, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Duration: 15 minutes
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