Santa Maria Zobenigo Religious Site
Venetian church notable for unique façade mosaics
On a canal-side field near Piazza San Marco, Santa Maria Zobenigo shows an ornate Baroque façade with sculpted family memorials and maritime motifs; travelers stop for its unusual exterior and proximity to Venice's main sights.
Santa Maria Zobenigo at a Glance#
Address: Near Piazza San Marco, Venice (approx.)
How to Get to Santa Maria Zobenigo#
From Piazza San Marco it is a short stroll south-west across the crowded alleys of central Venice; vaporetto stops at San Marco and nearby stops leave a 5-10 minute walk.
Tips for Visiting Santa Maria Zobenigo#
- Stand in front of the façade and try to pick out the carved merchants and exotic animals - they are portraits of the Zeno family's trade connections.
- Combine a visit with a coffee in Piazza San Marco early in the morning to avoid the busiest hours.
Best Time to Visit Santa Maria Zobenigo#
Early mornings in shoulder seasons give the best chance to see the façade free of tour groups.
Weather & Climate near Santa Maria Zobenigo#
Santa Maria Zobenigo'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 |
