To avoid the heavy crowds, heed the advice of past travelers and plan to arrive right when the church opens. Or, sign up for one of the best Venice tours; many offer skip-the-line access to the ...

46.7 x 76.8 cm. (18.4 x 30.2 in.) ...

One of the most ancient churches of Venice, a Byzantine basilica established in the year 639, counts among the 60 churches damaged in three exceptional floods last week, officials said Tuesday.