Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice: Overall exterior view

Images shows facade and southeast side apse of the Chapel of the Rosary. The Capella del Rosario (Chapel of the Rosary), built in 1582 to commemorate the victory of Lepanto. The statue (equestrian monument) is Bartolomeo Colleoni by Andrea del Verocchio.\u000a\u000aThe Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, known in the Venetian dialect as San Zanipolo, is one of the largest churches of Venice and has the status of a minor basilica. A huge brick edifice built in the Italian Gothic style, it is the principal Dominican church of Venice, and as such was built for preaching to large congregations. After the 15th century the funeral services of all of Venice's doges were held in San Zanipolo. Twenty-five doges are buried in the church.