Santa Maria Formosa
Religious Site Renaissance church in Venice with distinctive campanile
In Venice’s Castello district, Santa Maria Formosa offers a fifteenth‑century church, interior artworks and a busy campo; visitors stop for art history, canal‑side cafés and the neighborhood’s everyday rhythm.
How to Get to Santa Maria Formosa #
Santa Maria Formosa is in the Castello sestiere of Venice, a short walk from St. Mark’s Square (about 10-15 minutes on foot). Arrive via vaporetto to nearby stops such as San Zaccaria or Riva degli Schiavoni and walk inland to the campo.
Tips for Visiting Santa Maria Formosa #
- Admire the façade's Venetian color palette in late afternoon light-bricks and stones take on warm hues that photographers love.
- Explore the nearby squarish alleys of Castello; the church's quieter side streets reveal peaceful corners of Venice.
- Listen for the organ-this church sometimes hosts small concerts and services where music is central.
Best Time to Visit Santa Maria Formosa #
Late spring and early autumn balance good weather and moderate crowds; Venice is at its most tolerable outside peak summer.
Weather & Climate near Santa Maria Formosa #
Santa Maria Formosa'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 (760 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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