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San Giorgio Maggiore

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The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is located across the water from the Piazzetta San Marco in Venice. It features a church, a monastery and a tall bell tower from which visitors can admire spectacular views of Venice on a clear day.

San Giorgio Maggiore is an active cultural center with an open-air theater. It hosts numerous international events and exhibits. Inside the church, you will find paintings by Tintoretto and his son Domenico.

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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Sep 06, 2004