A 15th-century Olivetan church at the eastern tip of Venice, on what was once a separate island. On Ascension Day the patriarch came here by gondola to bless the water for the Marriage of Venice with the Sea, and the monks offered him dry chestnuts and water.
- Address
- Campo Chiesa di Sant'Elena, Castello, 30132 Venezia
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 20 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
- Free entry
- Free for everyone
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The Patriarchate added it to the churches to open to visitors from October 2025; check opening before the walk.
- Pair it with the Parco delle Rimembranze and the Biennale Giardini nearby.