Church of San Zaccaria, Venice, 2025

Bill and I stepped out of the quirky Correr Museum and gazed down the piazza toward the magnificent Basilica of San Marco. But that was not our goal today.

A ten minute walk from the chaos of St Mark's Square is a quiet piazza in front of the Church of San Zaccaria.

Let's go have a look at the treasures inside.

On the left wall of the nave is Giovanni Bellini's Virgin and Child with Four Saints, 1505, one of his finest paintings. 

It is possible to have it all to yourself.

On the opposite wall an overwhelming collage of 17th and 18th century paintings.

Try to make time to visit the chapels and the crypt.

You will see how the Golden Chapel got its name. We found this gorgeous altarpiece in restoration.

These Gothic altarpieces

reward close attention.

Be sure to look down at the 12th century mosaic floors.

Here's a closer look.

We walked back through St Mark's Square and past the boutiques beyond. I had been thinking about a Venetian makeover and was thrilled to find my new signature outfit.