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Scuola dei Carmini : The capitular hall, the largest of the rooms, is adorned with the most precious works of the Scuola
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Scuola Grande dei Carmini

Archconfraternity building featuring lavish, luminous, art-filled interiors.

Scuole Grandi

What makes it special

The last of its kind

Its long-awaited recognition as a Scuola Grande in 1767 was followed 30 years later by the fall of the Venetian Republic.

Art-filled spaces

Impressive paintings, gold-leaf stuccos and elaborate woodwork adorn the chapel, the capitular hall, the grand staircase and the three rooms: the archive, treasury and Sala dell'Albergo.

Celestial ceiling

Tiepolo's dramatic use of light and color in the nine vivid ceiling panels will offer you an uplifting visual experience.

Shades of grey

While most of Venice is filled with colorful art, the chapel houses unique grisaille paintings by Niccolò Bambini.

Scuola dei Carmini : The Treasury showcases the rich heritage of goldsmithing and silverware that the brotherhood possessed before the Napoleonic dispersals

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Your experience here

A hidden gem of a scuola that, with a bit of luck, you could have all to yourself while visiting.

Open Gallery to get the feel

Book tickets online

Ready to go? Secure your skip-the-line tickets now for peace of mind — breeze past queues and skip any delays when you arrive.

Free with the official city pass

The Venezia Unica city pass grants you direct entry to this place and lets you skip the lines at other top spots, including the magnificent Palazzo Ducale.

Connect the dots

The Scuole Grandi of Venice

Scattered across the city, these confraternity buildings are treasure troves of exquisite art in situ.

Gianbatista Tiepolo

His eclectic Rococo style brought him many commissions and you will encounter his luminous frescoes adorning the ceilings of many historical buildings of the city.

Giandomenico Tiepolo

Gianbatista's son built on his father's style but shifted towards realism.

The seamless integration of 18th-century Venetians into biblical scenes at the 14 Stations of the Cross in Chiesa di San Paolo is a remarkable example of his work.

What to see nearby

These top spots are just a short walk from Scuola dei Carmini:

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