Sestiere Santa Croce
Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Giacomo dall'Orio
Church of Saint James the Greater
Romanesque church containing a curious depiction of a miracle performed by the Virgin.
S. Tomà or S. Silvestro (6-min walk)
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Standard admission is €3.50. Free entrance with the Chorus pass or with the official city pass.
Highlights
Deceptively innocent
Directly to the right of the entrance is 'The Miracle of the Virgin' (or 'The Funeral of the Virgin'), an 18th-century painting. It depicts a pagan priest trying to overturn Mary's casket to prove she's not a saint, only to be miraculously thrown to the ground, his hands ripped off, but still attached to the coffin.
One of Venice's oldest churches
The church was founded in the 9th century and completed in a Latin-cross layout by 1225, with chapels extending along its edges.
Look up!
You'll notice the unique ship's keel roof and the beautifully painted interior cupolas.
Why visit
It's a beautiful and peaceful church, filled with art and curiosities.
Free Admission with
Chorus Pass
Gain entry to this church and all the additional 18 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.
Nearby
These top places are steps away from San Giacomo dall'Orio:
tops 5 mins
Palazzo Mocenigo
tops 5 mins
Natural History Museum
tops 5 mins
Venice Vintage Toys
5-10 min away
Ca' Pesaro
5-10 min away
Basilica dei Frari
5-10 min away
Chiesa di San Paolo
5-10 min away
Da Vinci Interactive Museum
