San Giorgio Maggiore sunset calculator
Pick the month and viewpoint. The tool returns the optimal sunset hour, bell-tower timing, and free events at the church.
What this solves
San Giorgio Maggiore's campanile has the most direct view of San Marco across the Bacino. Sunset hours shift dramatically across the year. Bell-tower tickets at €8 sell out in summer. Free alternatives (the Riva, the Palladio church) work year-round. This tool returns the right time + spot for your pick.
How to read the result
"Sunset time" is the official sunset for that month at Venice's latitude. "Best hour" is when to be on the campanile or at the fondamenta. "Bell-tower hours" is the actual opening window (typically 09:30-18:30 in summer, closes earlier in winter).
Best months for sunset photos at the campanile: May, June, July (longest days). Worst: December (sunset 16:30, campanile closes 17:00).
Limitations
FAQ
How long is the climb?
The campanile has an elevator. No physical effort required.
Are there free events?
Yes — the Fondazione Giorgio Cini organizes free organ concerts in the Palladio church some evenings. Check the schedule.
Is the fondamenta the same view?
Almost. The fondamenta (Riva) is at sea level — the campanile is 75 m above. Both look at San Marco, but the campanile gives the panoramic angle.