Church of the Luogo Pio

Church of Luogo PioThe square which provides the setting for this early-18th century church - Piazza Luogo Pio - takes its name from the charitable institutions for abandoned children that used to stand here.

Designed by Giovanni del Fantasia, who was also buried here, the church was partly damaged during the Second World War and has recently been restored, although it is no longer used as a place of worship. It is occasionally used as a setting for exhibitions, especially during the Effetto Venezia festival in the summer.