Library and Boat Chase (Venice)
Library and Boat Chase (Venice) in Venice, Italy is a filming location for Indiana Jones (1981). It appears on screen as Venice, Italy 1938.
Location Names
Venice - San Barnaba Church & Grand Canal
Venice, Italy 1938
About This Location
The romantic canal city where Indy and Elsa discover clues in the library and escape via speedboat chase.
Featured In
Indiana Jones
Filming Details
Filming Period
Last Crusade (August 1988)
Areas Used
San Barnaba Church (library exterior), Grand Canal, Venetian palazzos, historic bridges and waterways
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Filming controlled Grand Canal 7AM-1PM, no satellite dishes visible, UNESCO World Heritage city of canals
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
San Barnaba, Dorsoduro, 30123 Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy
Visiting Library and Boat Chase (Venice)
Opening Hours
Church: Daily 7:30 AM-12:00 PM, 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, Canals: 24/7 public access
Entry Fees
Church visit: Free (donations welcome), Water taxi tours: €80-150, Gondola: €100
Accessibility
Church accessible, water taxis available, some bridges require stairs
Travel Information
Venice Marco Polo Airport, train to Santa Lucia station, water bus system throughout city.
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Library and Boat Chase (Venice) Filming Locations
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