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Scuola Grande di San Rocco

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Overview

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Dating to the 16th century, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco is one of the most beautiful buildings in Venice. It was constructed from white marble to house a charitable society dedicated to San Rocco, regarded by many as a protector against the plague. It was designed like most other scuole in Venice, with two halls (one on the ground floor and the other above), with a staircase and landing topped by a dome connecting the two.

Quick Facts

    Visit Responsibly

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    Photography without flash is generally permitted, but flash itself is not -- Tintoretto's canvases are centuries old and light-sensitive, and the restriction is about preserving them, not limiting visitors.

    The Scuola Grande di San Rocco remains an active confraternity, not simply a converted museum, and quiet, unhurried behavior is appreciated in the same way it would be in a still-functioning place of worship.

    Visiting Information

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    A visit typically takes 45 minutes to an hour, longer for anyone working through the full painting cycle with the aid of the free floor plan or an audio guide.

    • Tickets: sold at the entrance or online in advance; a combined ticket covering the adjacent Chiesa di San Rocco is often available.
    • Getting there: a short walk from the Basilica dei Frari in San Polo -- nearest vaporetto stop is San Tomà.
    • Access: the grand staircase to the upper hall has no elevator alternative.

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