San Vidal : The anticipation builds as everyone awaits the arrival of the musicians
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San Vidal

Baroque music in a church

Baroque music venue in a long deconsecrated church, home to concerts by Interpreti Veneziani.

Live Music

The church can be visited during evening concerts, with tickets priced at €32.

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What makes this place special

The evening concerts

Experience renowned baroque performances by Interpreti Veneziani, perfectly suited to the church's intimate historic atmosphere and exceptional acoustics.

Altarpiece by Carpaccio

The remarkable San Vidal on Horseback altarpiece (1514) portrays Saint Vitalis, a 1st-century Christian martyr. According to legend, he was a wealthy citizen of Milan who was tortured on the rack and buried alive in a pit in Ravenna - where he is now venerated as the city's patron saint.

San Vidal : Flanking the San Vidal on Horseback altarpiece are two elegant marble statues representing the allegories of Faith (veiled) and Fortitude

Discover more about San Vidal through 6 photos with explanations.

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What to experience here

  • End your day of sightseeing with a moving classical concert.
  • Admire the luminous altarpiece, flanked by statues symbolizing Faith and Fortitude.
  • Take a moment to admire the historic violins, beautifully showcased in glass cabinets.

Prepare for the concert

Concerts start at 8:30 pm and last about 90 minutes, usually without a break; admission begins at 8:00 pm.

Book your seats

You can buy tickets at the venue during the day or reserve them online.

Because seating is unassigned, try to arrive early to secure a good spot near the front.

Start your evening at the Music Museum

For a fascinating prelude to the evening's music, pop into the Music Museum, housed inside the beautifully restored Church of San Maurizio.

Music Museum : The view that welcomes visitors upon entering the converted church of San Maurizio

Free to enter, the museum showcases three centuries of Italian violin making, with rare violins, cellos, mandolins, and lyres displayed throughout the former church.

Music Museum : The collection within the museum spans 300 years of Italian violin making

Its a chance to see the craftsmanship behind the instruments you're about to hear, and to learn more about Venice's rich musical tradition, including the legacy of Vivaldi.

Music Museum : what to see inside

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