Chiesa di San Nicolò dei Mendicoli : Campo, Calle S. Nicolò, 1907, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy

One of the most unusual and beautiful churches in Venice! Originally built in the 800's the current building dates from about 1100 to 1200 but has been"restored' several times. Well off the tourist path, you might be alone in this church!

The first church of Venice, just the tower survived from the original building, but it still worth to see it. Beautiful ornaments and sculptures inside of the church.

A hidden gem. If ever “never judge a book by its cover applied to a church, it was here. Bring some € change to make a donation. Places like this need to be cherished and preserved.