Being in Venice is worth to visit the church of San Giorgio Maggiore. He belonged to the Benedictine abbey, located on the island of San Giorgio in Venice. The temple was built in the years 1597 – 1610, and its designer was Andrea Palladio.
The church was built in the form of a basilica. There are three naves, topped with a dome located at the intersection of the nave and transept. The nave is ended by extended chancel. There is also a chorus separated by soaring columns. Regarding the aisles, it is covered with a barrel vault. Outside the temple, there are statues of St. George, St. Stefan and Venetian doges. Inside of the church you can admire the Renaissance paintings, of which the most valuable is the “Last Supper” painted by Jacopo Tintoretto. Also noteworthy are the tombs of the Doges of Venice.