Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Pantalon

A spectacular cathedral. HUGE. It might sound silly, but I literally got tears of joy in this cathedral, just thinking of the history and activities that might have happened in these huge architectural giants. The sun rays shined through the windows. A goosebump experience.

It’s on of the hidden gems of Venice !!! The hidden art treasure of this church can be admired simply by looking up to the ceiling: what may look like an amazing fresco is actually a huge painting on canvas, precisely 44 canvasses joined together; an astonishing work of prodigious skill that, being large 443 square metres, is considered the largest work of art on canvas in the world. What makes this work of art truly magnificent was certainly the ability of the painter Fumiani to extend the painting into the actual architectural structure of the church, creating in this way a unique visual illusion.

Home to the world's biggest canvas painting found on the church's ceiling. It may seem like a fresco work of art when you see it at first but it is all actually canvas. The artists apparently painted over forty plus canvases and then installed them on the ceiling area when they were done. Much smarter than Michelangelo breaking his back and neck when painting the Basilica directly. Cool mini facts!

The entrance to the Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Pantalon, one of Venice's lesser-known churches, is free. The church is a hidden gem of Venice, especially known for the painting 'Martirio e gloria di san Pantaleone' by Antonio Fumiani, which he completed over 24 years on the church's ceiling. Being in the shadow of this artwork, which covers over 400 square meters, will mesmerize you from the moment you enter the church until the moment you leave.

It's one of my favorite places in Venice. So ancient, so cozy, so nice. I was surprised that the entry was free. You can put 1 euro to a special box, and the celling will light then

The ceiling is simply spectacular, extending the architecture via tricks of perspective. Not to be missed.

Very beautiful and impressive ceiling, and free to visit! Apparently in the ceiling you can see the biggest canvas painting in the world, showing the Martyrdom and Apotheosis of St Pantalon by Giovanni Fumiani. It took him over 20 years!!

The ceiling thing (painting, not a fresco!) is magnificent. The phisical roof is really disappearing in these heavens. Very dramatic. Good light is required, you see nothing in twilights since the painting is in dark colors.