Santa Maria dei Carmini is a historic church tucked into the lively Dorsoduro district of Venice, just off Campo Santa Margherita and well worth a quiet visit between the city’s busier landmarks. Originally built in the 14th century for the Carmelite order and dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the church blends Gothic origins with later Renaissance and Baroque enhancements, offering a façade and interior that reflect centuries of Venetian architectural evolution. Inside, you’ll find a traditional Latin-cross plan with a single nave and side chapels, creating a spacious yet intimate atmosphere that invites reflection.
Art lovers will appreciate the rich collection of Renaissance and Baroque works here, including a celebrated Adoration of the Shepherds by Cima da Conegliano and other paintings by Lorenzo Lotto, Palma il Giovane, and Niccolò Bambini, as well as a notable early altarpiece by Tintoretto illustrating the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. The church’s ornate ceiling frescoes and sculptural details speak to the Carmelite devotion to the Virgin Mary. Visiting Santa Maria dei Carmini also places you right next to the beautiful Scuola Grande dei Carmini, whose Tiepolo-painted halls are another highlight nearby, all within a vibrant neighborhood filled with cafés and local life.
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