Frari
Church · San Polo, Venice

Frari

Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Frari, or Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, is a 13th-century Franciscan church in the San Polo district. It holds Titian's Assumption of the Virgin above the high altar and Donatello's statue of John the Baptist. Visitors should note the wooden choir stalls, the bell tower, and tombs of Titian and Canova.

On day 5 of Venice in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee required
Time needed
45 minutes
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Vaporetto stop San Tomà

Itineraries with Frari

Day 5 of Venice in 5 Days

San Giorgio and San Polo

How Frari fits into a day.
  1. 10:00San Giorgio MaggioreSan Giorgio
  2. 12:30Scuola Grande di San RoccoSan Polo
  3. 15:00FrariSan Polo
  4. 17:30Giardini della BiennaleCastello
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Frari questions

What is the Frari?

The Frari is a large Gothic basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary and run by Franciscans.

How long does a visit to the Frari take?

Most visitors spend 30 to 60 minutes inside.

Can you take photos in the Frari?

Photography without flash is permitted in most areas.

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