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- School of St Roch (Scuola di San Rocco)
School of St Roch (Scuola di San Rocco)
A '
scuola' in Venice was a mixture of guild and religious
fraternity, where members paid annual fees to support fellow
members and to decorate the school's premises. The School of St
Roch is known for the canvasses of Jacopo Tintoretto that adorn its
interior. Tintoretto was commissioned to decorate the School in
1564, and dedicated 23 years to this task. The paintings are
arranged in chronological order that can be followed by beginning
on the second floor in the Sala dell'Albergo. Notable amongst his
works are the scenes from the
Life of the Virgin and the Crucifixion.
Information & Facts
Address
Campo San Rocco, San Polo 3054
Admission
EUR7 (with concessions available). Entry to the church
is free
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
The Scuola Grande is open daily from 9.30am to
5.30pm, except on New Year's Day, Easter and Christmas Day. The
church is also open daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm, but on Christmas,
Easter and New Year's Day it is only open in the mornings from
9.30am to 12.30pm. Holy Mass is at 8am on weekdays and 11am on
Sundays and religious festivals.