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San Rocco, Venice

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Jul 08, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025
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Cultural Riches of Scuola Grande di San Rocco

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco, originally established as one of Venice's six major Scuole Grandi, houses a museum showcasing medical history.

Founded in 1478 by a confraternity, it boasts a high-Renaissance facade designed by Pietro Lombardo and completed by Mauro Codussi. This site serves not only as a museum but formerly as a public hospital, emphasizing its architectural and cultural importance.

Must-See Wonders

  • 📚 8000+ Medical Books
  • 🏛️ High-Renaissance Architecture
  • ⚙️ Antique Medical Instruments

Visitors can access the museum for a €5 fee, appealing to tourists and history enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum San Rocco, Venice

Medical Instrument Museum

The museum features a collection of fascinating medical instruments and 8000+ antique medical books.

Famous Anatomist's Work

Includes Vesalius' 'De humani corporis fabrica', detailing human anatomy with elaborate woodcut engravings.

Architectural Heritage

The building showcases a high-Renaissance facade with detailed craftsmanship by Lombardo and Codussi.

Location

Salizada San Rocco San Polo 3052

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