Venice Attractions
Basilica dei Frari
Basilica dei Frari
This great Gothic Franciscan church was constructed in the 14th
century and is primarily known as the burial place of Titian and
the Venetian sculptor, Antonio Canova. Titian’s tomb in the
south aisle watches over large marble pyramid created for Canova.
The interior of the church is adorned with the works of famous
artists. These include Donatello’s St John the Baptist,
Giovanni Bellini’s triptych of the Madonna and Saints,
Titian’s famous Assumption of the Virgin and his Madonna of
Case Pesaro.
Address: San Polo 3003;
Website: www.basilicadeifrari.it;
Telephone: (041) 272 8611;
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, and Sunday 1pm to 6pm. Closed to visitors during services;
Admission: €2.50
