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Chiesa della Pieta - Santa Maria della Visitazione
Vivaldi Church
Waterfront church located on the site where Vivaldi once worked, featuring evening classical concerts.
San Zaccaria (2-min walk)
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While entry to the church is free, tickets for the evening concert are priced at €25.
Highlights
Red priest
Nicknamed as such for his distinctive red hair, Antonio Vivaldi lived and cultivated his musical career where the church stands today. Constructed between 1745 and 1760, the church stands adjacent to the former site of Ospedale della Pietà, which was a convent, orphanage and music school where Vivaldi mentored.
The 'Triumph of Faith'
Tiepolo's mezmerizing ceiling fresco portrays Strength, Peace and the triumph of Faith.
Evening concert
The uplifting rendition of 'The Four Seasons' and the subtle changes in the church's interior colors create a mesmerizing audio-visual journey.
Why visit
Best experienced by attending an evening concert, when you can admire Tiepolo's ceiling fresco while the uplifting rendition of 'The Four Seasons' fills the church space.
Prepare for the Concert
Book seats
The concerts are very popular, so be sure to reserve your seats as soon as possible.
Music Museum
Prior to the evening concert, explore Museo della Musica to gain insight into the craftsmanship behind the string instruments you'll be hearing.
Connect the Dots
Concerts in Venice
If you find yourself wanting more, rest assured there are further performances to enjoy in Venice.
Antonio Vivaldi
The composer, virtuoso violinist and impresario of Baroque music was born in Venice and spent most of his life composing in the city.
Giabatista Tiepolo
His eclectic Rococo style brought him many commissions and you will encounter his luminous frescoes adorning the ceilings of many historical buildings of the city.
Nearby
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