Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore

Abbey of San Giorgio Maggiore

Alternative Names

San Zorzi Mazór

Giorgio Cini Foundation

Date

founded 982; rebuilt 1559-1671

Parts

Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore

Work Type

Notes

Complex has housed the Giorgio Cini Foundation since 1951.

References

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view from Bacino San Marco
view from Bacino San Marco
view from Bacino San Marco
view from Bacino San Marco
view across Bacino San Marco towards San Giorgio Maggiore from Riva degli Schiavoni
main facade
main facade
view of side entrance
detail: sculpture of St. George in niche, main facade
detail: sculpture of St. Stephen in niche, main facade
detail: sculpture of St. Stephen in niche, main facade
detail: column capitals, main facade
detail: emblem, main facade
detail: late 16th c. bust of Doge Tribuno Memmo in niche, main facade
detail: late 16th c. bust of Doge Tribuno Memmo in niche, main facade
main facade
main facade
Exterior: Façade
Exterior: Façade