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.
Santa Maria Formosa at a Glance#
Address: Campo San Maria Formosa, 30122 Venice, Italy
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | 1° | 54 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 3° | 47 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° | 67 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° | 76 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 | 18° - 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° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 7° | 64 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 2° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
