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The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the lagoon's oldest building: founded in 639, it's a splendid example of the Veneto-Byzantine style. The portico and the ornamental motifs on the facade are of particular interest, as is the marble caldding and the splendid mosaics in the interior.
Address and Info
Address: Torcello, 30012, Venezia
Area: Venezia, Islands, Torcello
Tel.: 041 730119
Web: http://www.veneziaubc.org
Information
Getting there: Line 12 from Fondamenta Nuove to Burano, from Burano to Torcello line 9
Opening times: from March to October 10.30am-6pm, last entrance 30 minutes before closing time; from November to February 10am-5pm, daily, last entrance 30 minutes before closing time.
Additional information:
The Holy Mass is celebrated in the church of Santa Fosca nearby:
Holidays at 10.30am
The Bell-tower, closed for restoration, will be temporarily open from 1 to 15 April 2013, for details tel. 041730119
Prices
Full price: € 5
Reduced price: € 4
Reduced price for: groups min 10 persons and under 12 years old; free of charge under 6 years old