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Attraction · Venice · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Venice

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is an attraction in Venice, Veneto. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 1 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby is within 1 km. Within 130 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Venice
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The story

Audio tour · Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

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You're standing on the island of Torcello, in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. This was the very first cathedral in the Venetian lagoon. When it was founded, Venice was still a young settlement nearby, and Torcello was a genuine rival.

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
Every day 10:00-17:00
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 Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Ca' Pesaro
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Bridge of Sighs
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St Mark's Basilica
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Frequently asked questions

When is Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta open?

Every day 10:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 90 m and a water point at 130 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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