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Originally founded in 421, San Giacomo is believed to the the oldest church in Venice, although the current building was constructed around 1071. | ''Originally founded in 421, San Giacomo is believed to the the oldest church in Venice, although the current building was constructed around 1071.'' | ||
The 15th Century facade is crowned with a magnificent 24-hour celestial clock. | ''The 15th Century facade is crowned with a magnificent 24-hour celestial clock. During the Renaissance, the church was typically used by the merchants in the nearby market as a place to stop and pray during the workday.'' | ||
At least, that's what they told their wives.<ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ''At least, that's what they told their wives.''<ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 12:35, 21 August 2011
San Giacomo di Rialto was a major church in the San Polo district of Venice.[1]
History
The first church was believed to have been built about 421 and the present building was built around 1071. After being hit by fires in Rialto 1531 and 1601, the church was renovated and was partially converted into a Baroque styled church. Notable sculptures inside the church are a statue of James, son of Alphaeus sculptured by Alessandro Vittoria, and a bronze statue of Antonius Eremita von Girolamo Campagna. [citation needed]
Database Entry
Originally founded in 421, San Giacomo is believed to the the oldest church in Venice, although the current building was constructed around 1071.
The 15th Century facade is crowned with a magnificent 24-hour celestial clock. During the Renaissance, the church was typically used by the merchants in the nearby market as a place to stop and pray during the workday.
At least, that's what they told their wives.[1]
Trivia
- One of Subject 16's Glyphs is located here.