The Frari in Venice’s San Polo district is a Gothic brick basilica begun in 1338, housing Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin (1518) above the main altar and the tombs of both Titian and sculptor Canova. Entry via Chorus Pass. Campo dei Frari, San Polo 3072; vaporetto to San Tomà. Allow 45-60 minutes; arrive early. Check basilicadeifrari.it for hours.
church in Venice
Basilica dei Frari
The Frari in Venice is a Gothic brick basilica built by Franciscan friars beginning in 1338, its construction spanning over a century and producing one of the largest churches in Venice. It contains Titian's Assumption of the Virgin (1518) above the main altar, widely considered one of the defining paintings of the Venetian Renaissance, and his tomb.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Venice
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 1338
- Era
- Gothic
- Address
- Campo dei Frari, San Polo 3072, 30125 Venice
- Coordinates
- 45.4369, 12.3262
- Official website
- Visit website