Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is in Santa Croce and San Polo district and was founded by the Franciscans in 1340. This Gothic church popularly known as Frari is a repository of Venetian works of art. The first building was replaced by much larger one in the mid 15th century.

Inside the church masterpieces by Titian, Donatello and Bellini can be found. Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin is in the High altar of the church and was finished in 1518. The Frari has several tombs of prominent Venetians and Doges Nicolo Tron and Francesco Foscari. The Monks’ Choir was finished in 1468. The bell tower of the church (campanile) is 80m high (262ft) and is second in height after San Marcos’. Beside the Frari is the building of the former monastery which now houses the State Archives.

Where is Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: Campo dei Frari, Santa Croce and San Polo district

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday – 10 AM to 6PM; Sunday 1PM to 6PM

How to get there: By vaporetto- San Toma stop


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