[2024 Venice Attraction] Travel Guide for Church of San Giorgio Maggiore (Updated Dec)

San Giorgio Maggiore Church is the best platform to overlook Venice. Fewer tourists would come here, but many internationally renowned works like The Last Supper, Reunion of Virgin Mary, and The Deposition can be seen here. Strongly recommend the landscape at dusk. You can visit the inside and then climb up to the bell tower for the panoramic view of Laguna Veneta.

Church of San Giorgio Maggiore Venice

The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore was built in 829 AD to dedicate to Saint George and named San Giorgio Maggiore. Inside, it is beautifully simple with stunning paintings to admire, such as The Last Supper Version and The Jews in the Desert. Additionally, the highlight is that you can buy a ticket to take the elevator to enjoy the beautiful view from the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore. The advantage is that you don't have to wait in long lines like at San Marco, and the ticket is cheaper. Once you go up, you can also see the beautiful view of San Marco and the stunning view of the Adriatic Sea.

The island church San Giorgio Maggiore

The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore is located on an island across the sea from St. Mark's Square in Venice Italy. Inside of the church is a huge painting of "The Last Supper" by Tintoretto, a representative Venetian painter. San Giorgio Maggiore church is a must-visit place where is the top floor of the bell tower. The church's bell tower is open to the public, and if you take the elevator to the top floor, you can see the entire city of Venice. Viewing from a high vantage point allows you to confirm the beauty of Venice as a city. Access information: About 10 minutes by water bus from the center of Venice. San Giorgio Maggiore Church is located on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, from which it takes its name. #italy #venice