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.
Adresse: Torcello, 30012, Venezia
Area: Venezia, Islands, Torcello
Tel.: 041 730119
Web: http://www.veneziaubc.org
Mezzi pubblici per raggiungerlo (de): Line 12 from Fondamenta Nuove to Burano, from Burano to Torcello line 9
Öffnungszeiten: 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.
Mehr Informationen:
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
Eintritt: € 5
Ermässigung: € 5
reduzierter Eintrittpreis für: groups min 10 persons and under 12 years old; free of charge under 6 years old