Immerse yourself in the culture of the Venetian Republic and explore an 800-year-old institution

Scuola Grande San Giovanni Engelista entrance area

Highlights

With the Venice City Pass, you can experience the city’s most popular museums, attractions and tours – one ticket, everything included.
Your admission ticket for the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista is already included in your Venice City Pass.
No advance reservation is required for this attraction – your City Pass is your admission ticket.

Works of art by renowned artists: admire the impressive collection of works of art in the Scuola, including paintings by Giovanni Bellini and Tintoretto, which represent the rich artistic tradition of Venice.
Architectural masterpiece: experience the building’s magnificent architecture, which is an impressive example of Venetian architecture and reflects the city’s history and culture.
Religious rituals and ceremonies: learn more about the religious practice and history of the brotherhood by experiencing the chapel and the places where religious rituals and processions took place.

Discover the spiritual and charitable institutions of the Venetian Republic and their art treasures

What awaits you on site

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The Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista is one of the oldest brotherhoods in Venice and has existed since 1261. A visit to this impressive historical building is a journey through history, between Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. You will discover the wonderful paintings of Tintoretto, Tiepolo, Jacopo Palma il giovane, Marieschi, Longhi, Vicentino and many other works of art. The staircase by Mauro Codussi and the marble septum are known worldwide as an architectural masterpiece. Let yourself be enchanted by 800 years of history!

Discover 800 years of history under one roof

The Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice is an impressive historical building that dates back to the 13th century, or more precisely to 1261. This institution was a brotherhood dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist. Its main purpose was to organise charitable activities, promote faith and help the poor and sick.

The architecture of the Scuola is a wonderful example of Venetian architecture and has undergone several renovations and reconstructions over the centuries. The building houses an impressive collection of works of art, including paintings and sculptures by renowned artists such as Giovanni Bellini and Tintoretto. These works of art not only reflect the faith and spirituality of the brotherhood, but also the artistic heyday of Venice during the Renaissance.

The Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista is still active in the city today and serves various purposes, including cultural events and the preservation of its historical heritage. Visitors have the opportunity to admire the impressive architecture and the works of art that reflect the rich history and importance of this institution. The Scuola is therefore not only a historical gem of Venice, but also a testament to the important role that religious brotherhoods and foundations played in the development of the city.