Santa Maria di Nazareth

the secret:

Chiesa degli Scalzi

This is the final resting place of Ludovico Manin, the last Doge of Venice. His tomb lies within, marking the end of the Venetian Republic in 1797.

ESTIMATED
COST

FREE

OPTIMAL
VISIT

9AM

4.7

LOCATION

Just steps from Santa Lucia station, this Baroque gem is often overlooked by travelers rushing past. Inside, the marble interiors, gilded details, and soaring frescoes reveal Venice’s love for grandeur. Designed by Baldassare Longhena in the 17th century, it holds precious artworks, including a ceiling fresco by Tiepolo, damaged in WWII yet still breathtaking to see.