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San Tomà Church

San Tomà Church

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San Tomà Church

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Location: Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

February 20, 2024

The Church of San Tomà, also known as San Toma, is located in the San Polo sestiere in Venice, Italy. This beautiful religious building stands in front of the Scoletta dei Calegheri. Its name is dedicated to Saint Thomas the Apostle.

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February 19, 2024

Construction of the church began in 973. In 1652 a new facade was built, probably based on the plans of the architect and master builder Baldassare Longhena. The work was carried out under the direction of Giuseppe Sardi. In 1742 the old building was demolished and rebuilt under the architect and master builder Francesco Bognolo. The new church building was built in the Baroque style.
The church of San Tomà contains, among others, works of art by the artists Antonio Zucchi (1726 - 1795), Girolamo Campagna (sculptor - * 1549 in Verona; † 1625 in Venice) and Jacopo Guaranà (1720 - 1808). The church has been closed to the public for many years.

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🌿 Seit1984 ⚒️

October 5, 2025

The Church of San Tomà, named after the Apostle Thomas, is located on the campo of the same name in the San Polo district – a quiet place with a surprisingly rich history and baroque splendor, often overlooked by the crowds of tourists.

🕰️ Historical Overview
Origins: A church existed here as early as the 10th century, originally dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus.

Reorientation: The church was reoriented and expanded in 1395.

Baroque Reconstruction:

1652: Giuseppe Sardi created the current Baroque façade based on a design by Baldassare Longhena.

1742: Francesco Bognolo reinforced the foundations and added sculptures to the façade.

🏛️ Architecture & Art
Façade:

Classical-Baroque with a tympanum.

Sculpture group of the Incredulity of the Apostle Thomas by Francesco Cabianca.

Flanked by figures of Saint Peter and Saint James.

Interior:

Originally three naves, now greatly reduced.

Frescoes by Jacopo Guarana (Martyrdom of Saint Thomas)

Altarpiece The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Antonio Zanchi

Earlier works by Andrea Vicentino and Palma Vecchio, now largely removed

Exterior wall:

Sarcophagus of the Venetian senator and war hero Giovanni Priuli (14th century) – with a small dog at his feet

Relief of the Madonna della Misericordia (15th century) above a side portal

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