Founded in 1260 and the first of the Great Schools of Venice; now forms part of the Galleria dell ‘Accademia.

Dedicated to the first patron saint of Venice, the confraternity of San Teodoro was founded in 1258, within the Church of San Salvador. Later it moved to its own grand premises, close by on the Campo di San Salvatore.

Located on the Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice, it is probably the best-known scuola, as it is located next to the Ospedale and the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo).

 A lay confraternity in Venice, named after San Rocco, a patron saint revered for protection against plagues.

Dedicated to Saint Mary, it was founded in 1261 in Venice and formed one of the seven Scuole Grandi.  The present site or Scuola Nuova is located just to the south, over the bridge from the Scuola Vecchia.

Founded in 1261 in Venice, it has its origins in the Church of Sant’Aponal (Sant’Appollinare) and then moved in 1301, to what was called “Contrada San Stin”, today in the district of San Polo.

Located in Dorsoduro, it was the last of the scuole in Venice. to be elevated to grand status in 1767.

These “Great Schools” (singular: Scuola Grande), were confraternity or sodality institutions and were founded as early as the 13th century, as charitable and religious organisations for the laity.

The Scuola Dalmata dedicated to St George, was established in 15th century Venice, by the Dalmatian Slavs, or “Schiavoni,” who lived in Venice.