SCUOLA GRANDE SAN GIOVANNI EVANGELISTA A secular confraternity in Venice Scuola is a Venetian word which identifies a secular brotherhood that is inspired by the principles of charity, dedicating itself to social care. Among all Scuole still active, Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista is the most ancient. The brotherhood building complex, has a great artistic value, is the result of lots of architectural and decorative interventions, starting from the middle XIV century, it was gradually expanded with the economic growth of the brotherhood. In the second half of the XV century, the outside marble septum was realised by Pietro Lombardo a great architectural composition of Venetian Renaissance sculpture; indoor the double staircase (1498) is an extraordinary example of Mauro Codussi’s style. The Scuola Grande is committed to promote it’s glorious headquarters as place for cultural and social meetings, it hosts conventions, gala evenings, weddings, art exhibitions and other relevant events. To visit the Scuola Grande it is advisable to consult its calendar on the web site www.scuolasangiovanni.it. Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista di Venezia San Polo 2454 - 30125 Venezia Ph. +39 041 718234 www.scuolasangiovanni.it - info@scuolasangiovanni.it 6 OI magazine
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