At Salizada San Stae beside the Grand Canal, this small Catholic church pairs a theatrical Baroque exterior with a richly decorated interior. Its sculpted façade dates to 1709; inside, look for three-dimensional sculpture and paintings from the early 18th century, including works by Tiepolo and Pellegrini. The church is dedicated to Saint Eustace, whose story was popular in the late Middle Ages. You can admire the façade from outside without paying an entrance fee, or go in for a closer look at the art and craftsmanship.
The façade beside the Grand Canal
The Church of San Stae stands on Salizada San Stae beside the Grand Canal. Its Baroque façade, completed in 1709, faces the water and is decorated with sculptures. Even if you do not go inside, the exterior gives you a close look at the church’s theatrical design.
Inside the church
The interior is decorated with three-dimensional sculptures and paintings from the early 18th century. Among the artists represented are Tiepolo and Pellegrini. The church is dedicated to Saint Eustace, whose legend was popular in the late Middle Ages, when an earlier church stood on this site.
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Where is the Church of San Stae?
It is at Salizada San Stae, beside the Grand Canal in Venice.
What can you see inside the Church of San Stae?
The interior has three-dimensional sculptures and early 18th-century paintings, including works by Tiepolo and Pellegrini.
Can you see the church without paying to enter?
Yes. You can view the Baroque façade from outside without an entrance fee.
