San Barnaba, Venice
| Church of San Barnaba | |
|---|---|
 Façade and bell-tower of San Barnaba | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Location | |
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Lorenzo Boschetti |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neoclassicism |
| Groundbreaking | 18th century |
The church of San Barnaba is a small Neoclassic-style church in district of Dorsoduro in Venice, It is located in Campo San Barnaba. It is dedicated to the Apostle Saint Barnabas.
History
A church at the site was built in the ninth century, but destroyed by fire in 1105. Rebuilt in 1350, it was reconstructed in Baroque style in 1776.[1] Using designs of Lorenzo Boschetti. To the left of the church was the entrance to the Casin dei Nobili (Casino of the Aristocracy), which was an active gaming house in the 18th century. [2] The church is presently deconsecrated and used for exhibits.
References
- ^ Cenni intorno alla chiesa di S. Barnaba. - Venezia, G. B. Merlo 1840 By Marcantonio Grimani.
- ^ Turismo Venezia, church entry.
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