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Church of St. Mary
Best time to visit
An afternoon visit between 4 and 5 PM, when the sun creates light effects through the stained glass. On weekdays it is almost empty.
Budget tips
Entry is free; you can leave a voluntary donation in the box near the entrance. The visit does not require a ticket or a guide, as information boards are available in multiple languages.
Recommended for
Art lovers and fans of sacred history, Photographers chasing the perfect moment of light, Couples looking for a quiet moment while strolling through the city
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: This 18th-century church hides a collection of paintings by Venetian masters that survived two world wars. Its 37-meter-high bell tower still serves as a landmark for fishermen returning to the harbor.
Highlights: Behind the altar there is a wooden polychrome sculpture of the Virgin Mary from the 15th century, the only object to survive a fire that nearly destroyed the older church on the same site. When the afternoon sun falls through the rose window, a colorful mosaic of light appears on the floor and lasts only about twenty minutes.
Insider tips
- Sit in the third bench on the left side; from there you get the best angle of the altarpiece.
- Photograph the rose window from the inside between 4:15 and 4:35 PM when the sun is in the right position.
- Pay attention to the plaque to the right of the entrance; it lists the names of 43 fishermen who died at sea.
- Skip the crowds in season by coming before 11 AM or after 5 PM.
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