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Attraction · Venice · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Basilica of Saints John and Paul in Venice

Basilica of Saints John and Paul is an attraction in Venice, Veneto. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 35 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 150 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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The story

Audio tour · Basilica of Saints John and Paul

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You're standing at Santi Giovanni e Paolo, in the Castello district. Venetians simply call it San Zanipolo. It's one of the largest churches in the city. Take a look at that huge brick façade. This is Italian Gothic at its broadest, built by the Dominicans to hold big crowds for their sermons. The grand main doorway is the work of sculptor Bartolomeo Bon.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 · Sun 12:00-18:00
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Basilica of Saints John and Paul

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 35 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

St. Mark's Square
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

St. Mark's Square · 640 m

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Photo: Matthias Süßen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
St Mark's Basilica
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

St Mark's Basilica · 560 m

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Photo: Nino Barbieri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Bridge of Sighs
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Bridge of Sighs · 590 m

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Photo: Didier Descouens · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Doge's Palace
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Doge's Palace · 600 m

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Photo: Didier Descouens · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
St Mark's Campanile
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

St Mark's Campanile · 630 m

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Photo: Orlando Paride · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of St. Mark's Square on the spot with the app

Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Bartolomeo ColleoniMemorial · 70 m away
  2. 2Scuola Grande San MarcoAttraction · 80 m away
  3. 3Chiesa di Santa Maria dei MiracoliAttraction · 230 m away
  4. 4Chiesa di Santa Maria FormosaAttraction · 270 m away
  5. 5Chiesa di San ZaccariaAttraction · 520 m away
  6. 6St Mark's ClocktowerAttraction · 560 m away
  7. 7Procuratie VecchieAttraction · 640 m away
  8. 8Ca' d'OroMuseum · 680 m away
  9. 9Marciana National LibraryAttraction · 690 m away
  10. 10Museo CorrerMuseum · 740 m away
All 107 points of interest in Venice →

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Frequently asked questions

When is Basilica of Saints John and Paul open?

Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 · Sun 12:00-18:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Basilica of Saints John and Paul wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 60 m and a public toilet at 150 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Basilica of Saints John and Paul, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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