Madonna dell'Orto

Madonna dell’Orto is a Gothic church in Venice’s Cannaregio district that dates to the medieval period and is notable for its collection of religious art. The church is associated with important paintings by the Venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto.

Visitors come to see the church’s Gothic architecture and its interior artworks, including multiple major paintings by Tintoretto and other Venetian artists. The church also contains the tomb of Tintoretto, which adds to its cultural significance.

Founded in the medieval period, the church developed over centuries and accumulated artworks and chapels during the Renaissance and later periods. Its connection with Tintoretto dates to the 16th century when the artist produced numerous works for the church.

Located in the Cannaregio sestiere of Venice, the church sits within the city’s dense urban fabric and is accessible on foot from nearby canals and squares.

• Tintoretto works: Houses several important paintings by Jacopo Tintoretto and contains the artist's tomb, making it significant for art history in Venice.

What to See #

• Interior chapels and paintings: Interior chapels and side altars that hold important paintings and devotional objects, including major works by Tintoretto.
• Exterior and churchyard: The church exterior and small square in the Cannaregio district form the public face of the complex and lead to the nave and cloister.