Chiesa di San Lio – Castello

Church of St Leo

Chiesa di San Lio - Enjoy Art and Music in this Venice Church: If you love art and happen to be in the district of Castello, pop into the  Chiesa di San Lio  and you'll be treated to works by some Venetian masters. Like many of the churches in Venice, Chiesa di San Lio (Church of St Leo) is home to several paintings and sculptures by Venetian artists and sculptors such as Tiepolo, Titian, Canaletto and Lombardo. Church of St Leo Chiesa di San Lio was dedicated to St Leo, or San Lio in … [Read more...]

Opera and Classical Music Concerts in Venice Churches

Venice Operas and Classical Music in Historical Church Settings: Venice is a city that makes good use of its magnificent churches and scuole as concert halls.  Many of the churches and scuole were once decorated by famous artists like Tintoretto, Tiepolo and Palma il Giovane so apart from enjoying great opera and classical musical works, there's the opportunity to admire some famous artworks or listen to Baroque music in a genuine Baroque Venice setting. Many of these venues host concerts … [Read more...]