Scuola di San Giovanni Evangelista

• San Polo 2454
• Venice

“Scuola" (School) is the term used in the ancient Republic of Venice to indicate the confraternity or association of laic citizens who, inspired by the principle of Christian charity, committed themselves to reciprocal material and spiritual assistance religious practices toward the patron saint of their schools.

From the innumerable schools of Venice, six "Scuole Grandi" (Great Schools) were distinguished.  In the course of time, the "Scuole Grandi" erected monumental buildings, within which they placed many works representing some of the highest episodes of Venetian art. The "Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista" is the most ancient (established in 1261).  


After the fall of the Republic of Venice in 1797, the schools were suppressed by a Napoleonic edict (1807), however, during the 19th century some were reconstituted, including the "Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista".

The Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista is known for its magnificient artworks by Tintoretto, Palma il Giovane and Tiepolo.

The “Arciconfraternita” (Arch Confraternity) has long taken care of the School and its traditions and during the last years has begun to use this place for important cultural and social meetings, conferences and gala dinners.



Max. capacity: 550 people (250 people in the “Colonne Room” and 300 people in the “San Giovanni Room”)