"San Giorgio Maggiore" San Giorgio Maggiore by sandysmith

This tiny little island with its church and monastery is well worth a visit
just hop across from St Marks on a vaporetta.

Isola San Giogio Maggiore

Take water bus no. 82 to reach this island.

The view that enthralled me the most from the bell tower was the view looking across to the entrance of the Grand Canal... more travel advice

There has been a monastery on this island of san Giorgio Maggiore since 982, although the current buildings date from... more travel advice

There is no ticket office for the bell tower in the church - simply give your euros to the monk in the lift who will... more travel advice

Pick your time carefully to vist the campanile - at the bottom of the lift is a list of times when the bell chimes, the... more travel advice

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calcaf38 Sep 27, 2009 at 10:28 AM

I'm going to Venice for a week next month, and I'm trying to focus on OTBP places. Your pages are most informative. Thank you!
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mancera Dec 6, 2006 at 8:34 AM

Hello Sandy, begin to see your page of San Giorgio Maggiore and after I saw the others and I am delighted with the photos of those beautiful places of Italy that have visited, greetings :-)
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craic Jan 21, 2006 at 9:54 AM

Lovely.
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Maurizioago Aug 24, 2005 at 1:55 PM

Wonderful! Buona notte!
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camilo74 Jul 1, 2005 at 2:02 PM

What a beautiful Place!!!! Congratulation for those beautiful photos
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mazzap Jun 6, 2005 at 2:52 PM

San Giorgio Maggiore looks stunning - I really MUST get to Italy soon!! Marion x.
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Caniko Feb 20, 2005 at 1:49 PM

Wonderful pictures, thank you...
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XtravelloverX Jan 11, 2005 at 10:08 AM

I can't wait to visit Venice again, gorgeous picture, gorgeous city. :) Happy travels!
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cmthomas Dec 16, 2004 at 5:23 PM

What a lovely picture of St. Mark's Square. Makes me long to return there!
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HORSCHECK Oct 6, 2004 at 12:53 PM

Sandy, brilliant photos. I am just back from Venice and I am surprised that San Giorgio Maggiore has its own entry here at VT ... :o)