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The Church of San Giacomo Apostolo is one of the most important and majestic sacred buildings in Chioggia, located along the very central Corso del Popolo. Rebuilt in the first half of the eighteenth century on a pre-existing structure, the church strikes with its imposing Baroque facade and its spacious single-nave interior, dominated by a richly frescoed ceiling that narrates the glories of the Saint. Inside, a rich collection of artworks is preserved, including altarpieces by Venetian masters and a revered icon of the Madonna della Navicella, linked to a famous Marian apparition in 1508. This temple is not only an architectural masterpiece but also a fundamental spiritual and historical landmark, capable of recounting the deep popular devotion and the indissoluble bond of the Chioggia community with its maritime roots.

The Church of St. Philip Neri, also known as the Church of the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Philip Neri, is a Baroque jewel located in the historic heart of Chioggia. Built between 1722 and 1724, the church stands out for its elegant Istrian stone facade and a single-nave interior that impresses with the harmony of its proportions and the richness of its decorations. Maintained by the Oratorians (Fathers of the Oratory), the structure is an important spiritual and cultural center for the community of Chioggia. Inside, precious works of art are preserved, including altarpieces from the Venetian school and splendid frescoes decorating the ceiling, which testify to the deep connection between local faith and 18th-century art. With its intimate and secluded atmosphere, it represents a fundamental stop for discovering the most authentic soul and historical richness of Chioggia.

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A town that preserves intact the traits of its maritime tradition, with its canals crossed by numerous bridges and the characteristic courtyards that open onto the waterways, offering evocative views. The brightly colored houses along the Vena Canal are one of Chioggia's most distinctive features, making it resemble a miniature of the lagoon capital, but with a livelier and more intimate feel.

Parish of Sant'Andrea Apostolo, Chioggia Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo The Church of Sant'Andrea was reconstructed in the first half of the 18th century on the site of an earlier Romanesque medieval church. Its current façade is in the Baroque style, but it retains the original three-aisled layout. Inside, one can admire works such as: - the frescoes of the nave, dome, and central aisle by Giuseppe Cherubini (1912 and 1927); - the baptismal font, a marble altar formerly attributed to Sansovino but now attributed to the workshop of Lombardo or Lorenzo Bregno (late 15th century), on the left; - Saint Anne with the Virgin (c. 1770) by Antonio Marinetti; - Saints Vito, Modesto, Marco, Crescenzia, and Giuliana (1585) by Palma il Giovane; The Crucifixion (1523), attributed to Palma il Vecchio. Next to the Church of Sant'Andrea rises the 10th-century Romanesque bell tower. This defensive tower, converted into a bell tower, is also called the Clock Tower because it houses the oldest still-functioning tower clock in the world. Text / Source: Municipality of Chioggia https://www.visitchioggia.com/de/entdecken/sehenswerte-orte/standortdetails/#/infrastrukturen/TRN/cb3dd4b2-e034-496b-80da-a8f4b2ff7161

Basilica of San Giacomo, Chioggia The Church of San Giacomo was built in 1740 according to the design of the Venetian Pietro Pelle and completed by his nephew Domenico Pelle. The present church, with a single nave, was built on the site of an earlier Romanesque church with three naves supported by low brick columns that had been demolished by decay. It was consecrated in 1790 and became a Basilicata in 1806 after the relic of the Madonna della Navicella was placed within its walls. The church houses numerous works of art. Between 1989 and 1992, it housed the relics of the patron saints Felice and Fortunato and was the site of numerous religious ceremonies during the restoration of the cathedral. Text / Source: Municipality of Chioggia https://www.comune.chioggia.ve.it/vivere-il-comune/luoghi/basilica-di-san-giacomo-chioggia/

Church of the "Filimates" or Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Philip Neri, Chioggia The last great religious building from the time of the Serenissima, the Church of the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Philip Neri, commonly called "dei Filippini," was built between 1768 and 1772 according to designs by Tommaso Temanza and constructed by Giuseppe Canner, thanks to the generosity of Lodovico Alvise Manin, father of the last Doge of Venice (Lodovico Giovanni Manin), who was Podestà of Chioggia in 1720-21. Count Manin supported the Filipino presence in Chioggia and contributed to the construction of the church, the monastery, and the oratory. The last great religious building from the time of the Serenissima, the Church of the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Philip Neri, commonly called "dei Filippini," was built between 1768 and 1772 according to designs by Tommaso Temanza, thanks to the generosity of Lodovico Alvise Manin, father of the last Doge of Venice (Lodovico Giovanni Manin), who was Podestà of Chioggia in 1720-21. Count Manin supported the Filipino presence in Chioggia and contributed to the construction of the church, the monastery, and the oratory. Text / Source: Comune di Chioggia https://www.visitchioggia.com/de/discover/places-worth-seeing/location-details/#/infrastructures/TRN/85400b99-ddfa-4bee-b110-a25472fb9eff