Frari Church Venice Facade and Funeral

Funeral procession outside the Frari Church in Venice

Hidden in the heart of Venice’s San Polo district, the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari—commonly known as the Frari Church—is one of the city’s most extraordinary places for encountering Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque art. This working church is full of masterpieces by some of Italy’s greatest artists but may close for an hour or so if needed for a funeral.