The church is dedicated to the two Milanese martyrs Gervasio and Protasio (from whom Trovaso) and was founded in the 9th century.
As Giuseppe Tassini tells us, the church was built in the early days after the foundation of Venice, and immediately became a parish church. It was rebuilt in 1028 by the Barbarigo and Caravella families. From its foundation it was subjected to the authorities of the patriarchs of Grado and the bishops of Olivolo.
Due to various controversies, a compromise was reached in 1041: both prelates would elect and command the vicar of San Trovaso. This is an important testimony to the bad relationships that existed in the Middle Ages between the Gradense clergy and the Venetian clergy. In 1105 the church was renewed.
It collapsed in 1583 and from 1584 it was rebuilt in seven years. Completely renovated starting from 1585 in Palladian forms with a Greek cross plan, on the outside it has the particularity of having two almost identical facades with double facing on the Rio di Ognissanti and on the Rio di San Trovaso. It was consecrated in 1657.
In the nineteenth century it was renewed when it could have had more alms thanks to the increase in the district of the parish, due to the suppressions of the nearby churches.
The low bell tower also dates back to the 16th century reconstruction.
Inside there is the Last Supper by Tintoretto.
OPENING: From Monday to Saturday 2.30pm-5.30pm
COST: Free entry
San Trovaso Church
Address: Fondamenta Bonlini, Dorsoduro, 380, 30123
Phone: +39 335 6890041
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