Chiesa della Pieta - Santa Maria della Visitazione

Vivaldi Church

Waterfront church built next to where Vivaldi once lived and worked, now hosting atmospheric classical concerts.

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While entry to the church is free, tickets for the evening concert are priced at €25.

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What makes it special

Antonio Vivaldi

The church holds a strong historical connection to the celebrated Venetian composer, even though the current building was constructed after his death (between 1745 and 1760). It stands next to the former Ospedale della Pietà — a convent, orphanage, and renowned music school — where Antonio Vivaldi, famously known as 'The Red Priest' for his striking red hair, spent much of his life mentoring students and shaping his extraordinary musical legacy.

The evening concerts

In the evenings, the church transforms into an intimate concert hall where uplifting renditions of 'The Four Seasons' fill the space.

Hear and see the changing seasons

Paired with lighting changes that subtly shift the interior’s colors to mirror each season, the performance creates a truly immersive audio-visual experience.

An impressive ceiling

Tiepolo's mezmerizing ceiling fresco portrays Strength, Peace and the triumph of Faith.

Chiesa della Pieta (Vivaldi Church) : Tiepolo's ceiling fresco portrays Strength, Peace and the triumph of Faith

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Your experience here

Hear 'The Four Seasons' performed just steps from where Vivaldi composed.
Admire the stunning ceiling fresco as music fills the church.
Experience subtle shifts in ambient light as the seasons unfold.

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Prepare for the concert

Book your seats

The concerts are very popular, so be sure to reserve your seats as soon as possible.

Chiesa della Pieta (Vivaldi Church) : A vibrant red mirrors the intense heat and passion of summer

Visit the Music Museum

For a fascinating prelude to the evening's music, pop into the Museo della Musica.

It's free to enter and offers incredible insight into the very craftsmanship of the string instruments you'll soon hear.

Museo della Musica : Three cellos stand majestically in front of the altar

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Further concerts in Venice

If you find yourself wanting more, rest assured, Venice offers plenty of other captivating performances to enjoy.

Connect the dots

The Four Seasons

You'll undoubtedly encounter Antonio Vivaldi's iconic 'The Four Seasons' more than one time during your time in Venice.

While deeply synonymous with the Venetian composer, here's an interesting fact: this celebrated masterpiece was actually composed far from the city's canals, likely during his time in Mantua.

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More from Tiepolo

Giambatista Tiepolo's eclectic Rococo style brought him many commissions and you will encounter his luminous frescoes adorning the ceilings of many historical buildings of the city.

Perhaps one of the best places to observe his work is the remarkable Capitular Hall of the Scuola dei Carmini.