Gesuati Religious Site
Baroque church on Venice's Giudecca waterfront
On Venice's Zattere waterfront, the Church of the Gesuati (Santa Maria del Rosario) displays Venetian baroque architecture and Tiepolo paintings; visitors come for art and canal-side atmosphere.
Gesuati at a Glance#
About Gesuati#
Gesuati is the popular name for the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario in Venice’s Dorsoduro district, commonly referred to as I Gesuati. It is an 18th-century Baroque church built for a religious confraternity and notable for its decorative program.
The present church was constructed in the first half of the 18th century to serve the confraternity known as the Gesuati; its design and decoration date to that period and reflect Venetian artistic production of the time. Earlier religious buildings on the site were replaced by the current Baroque structure.
The church stands in the Dorsoduro sestiere of Venice on the waterfront facing the Grand Canal entrance to the Giudecca Canal, within easy walking distance of museums such as the Punta della Dogana and the Gallerie dell’Accademia.
- Location and style: Located in the Dorsoduro district on the Venetian waterfront, the church is an 18th-century Baroque building noted for its interior artworks.
How to Get to Gesuati#
Reachable by vaporetto (water bus) to Giudecca; disembark at the nearest stop and walk a few minutes into the island’s church quarter.
Tips for Visiting Gesuati#
- Check church service times before visiting; some interiors may be closed during liturgies.
- Observe photography restrictions for artworks and altarpieces; permissions may be required for flash or professional equipment.
Best Time to Visit Gesuati#
Spring and autumn are ideal for cultural sightseeing in Veneto.
Weather & Climate near Gesuati#
Gesuati's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (765 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 2° | 55 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 3° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Good | 5° - 12° | 7° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 23° | 56 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 28° | 23° | 66 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 7° | 63 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 2° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
