The Greek Orthodox church of Venice (1539-1573), one of the oldest Orthodox churches of the diaspora, with its free-standing bell tower on the Rio dei Greci. Next door the Hellenic Institute's icon museum shows Byzantine icons brought from Constantinople by Anna Notaras and Cretan-school painting from the 15th to 17th century.
- Address
- Calle dei Greci 3422, Castello, 30122 Venezia
- Hours
- Church: Tue-Sat 10:00-16:30, Sun 09:30-13:00, closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09); museum not verified
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 45 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The church is still the seat of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Italy, so visits stop for services; Google lists it closed on Mondays.
- The museum is the place in Venice to follow the Cretan school of icon painting from the 15th to the 17th century.