Santa Croce

Santa Croce is one of the six districts ( Sestriere ) Venice and lies on the western edge of the city, with an area of ​​94 hectares. The Tronchetto forms the westernmost part of this district.

Its name derives from the Sestriere from the ancient church of Santa Croce, which was demolished in the 19th century to make the Papadopoli place. Currently ( 2006), Santa Croce about 5500 inhabitants, which is da Tolentino ( with SS Nome di Gesù and Santa Chiara ), San Simeon Grande (San Simeone Profeta ) ( with San Simon Piccolo) and San Giacomo dall to the parishes of San Nicola ' Orio ( with San Zandegolà ) distribute.

Structure

Churches

The following churches are found in the Santa Croce district:

  • San Nicola da Tolentino
  • Santa Maria Maggiore, Sant'Andrea della Zirada,
  • San Simeone Piccolo,
  • San Simeone Grande San Simeone Profeta o, San Giacomo dall'Orio,
  • San Zan degola,
  • San Stae,
  • Santa Maria Mater Domini,
  • San Cassiano,

The Sestriere had already in 1171 eight Contraden ( parishes ).

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