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The 5 Beautiful Scuole Grandi You Can Easily Visit
Scuole Grandi
Scuole Grandi were charitable institutions that provided welfare for Venice's poorer class, widows, and orphans, offering support such as money, food, social housing, clothing, and even funeral expenses for those unable to afford them.
Though other Italian cities like Rome or Milan had charitable organizations, Venice's Scuole Grandi stood out for their artistic patronage and unique influence on politics.
Venice has a total of 7 Scuole Grandi, with the following 5 being especially notable for their rich history and remarkable art collections.
1
Scuola Grande San Rocco
The wealthiest of the seven confraternity buildings will impress with its breathtaking grand interiors, showcasing some of the most dramatic artworks in Venice - matched only by those of the Doge's Palace.
2
Scuola Grande San Marco
Boasting one of Venice's most impressive marble facades, this former confraternity building now serves as the entrance to the city hospital - and fittingly houses a medical museum in its remarkable upper Chapter Hall.
3
Scuola Grande Carmini
Archconfraternity building featuring lavish, luminous, art-filled interiors.
A hidden gem of a scuola that, with a bit of luck, you could have all to yourself while visiting.
4
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Art museum documenting the evolution of Venetian art from the 13th to the 18th centuries.
Immerse yourself in one of Italy's finest art collections, featuring breathtaking canvases brimming with color, light and splendor.
5
Scuola Grande San Teodoro
Once the seat of Venice's oldest confraternity, this historic scuola grande now hosts opera and classical concerts, where performers appear in full 18th-century attire.
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