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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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 …

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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.

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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.

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