Sestiere Cannaregio
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
Church of Madonna dell'Orto
Gothic church adorned with 10 impressive paintings by Tintoretto, who is also buried within.
Madonna Orto (5-min walk)
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Standard admission is €3.50. Free entrance with the Chorus pass or with the official city pass.
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What makes it special
15-meter (50-foot) high canvases
The pentagonal apse is decorated with paintings by Tintoretto, including two giant canvases on the sides: 'The Last Judgment' and 'The Adoration of the Golden Calf', both from 1563.
Secrets and symbolism
If you notice a vertical seam in the 'Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple', it's because the painting originally decorated the outer sides of organ doors. The musical connection is echoed in the monumental 15-step staircase, symbolizing the 15 psalms sung by pilgrims as they ascended to Jerusalem.
Origin of the name
It may sound unusual, but 'Virgin Mary in the Vegetable Garden' is a correct translation. The name comes from a legend about a miraculous statue once found in a nearby garden.
Elegant Facade
The inclined galleries, with their niches each sheltering a statue of an apostle, are a one-of-a-kind sight in Venice.
Your experience here
- Marvel at the striking brick facade and dramatic rose window.
- Step inside one of Venice’s most atmospheric Gothic churches.
- Admire Tintoretto’s large-scale art.
Free entry with:
Chorus Pass
Gain entry to this church and all the additional 19 on the Chorus circuit with a single, exceptional value ticket.
Official City Pass
Includes the Chorus pass and offers cost-effective, direct entry to 12 other top spots, including Palazzo Ducale.
The quiet rest of Il Furioso
An unassuming engraving on the white marble floor of a side chapel marks the tomb of Tintoretto.
Nicknamed Il Furioso for his phenomenal energy and speed, Jacopo Robusti (1518–1594), best known as Tintoretto, was a leading figure of the Venetian Renaissance.
While his masterpieces are scattered across the city — from the rooms in Palazzo Ducale to the sacristy of Santa Maria della Salute — it was the Scuola di San Rocco that became his life’s work.
For 23 years, he transformed the interior with powerful and dramatic works that you can experience firsthand today.
What to see nearby
These top spots are just a short walk from Madonna dell'Orto:
5-10 min away
Ghetto Ebraico
10-15 min away
Natural History Museum
10-15 min away
Ca' Pesaro
10-15 min away
Ca' d'Oro
10-15 min away
Palazzo Mocenigo
10-15 min away
Rialto Market
15-25 min away
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