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Venice, Santa Maria della Salute

by Michael Has   

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
The construction of the church was ordered in Oct. 1630 to thank the...

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
This is a masterpiece of Venetian-baroque architecture.

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
The marble group on the high altar depicts the "Plague fleeing before the...

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
The interior is simple and impressive. The quiet music is heard.

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
We may see the works by Titian, Luca Giordano and Tintoretto.

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
The interior is octagonal with arcadesand six lateral chapels.

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
The tambour of the cupola.

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
The bell towers of the church.

Canale della Giudecca

Canale della Giudecca
The embankment of 'Zattere al Saloni'.

Canale della Giudecca

Canale della Giudecca
'Punta della Dogana'.

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute
The church is surmounted by a dome with the great facade facing the Grand Canal.


The panoramic view of the Church of Santa Maria della Salute and 'Punta...


The Church of Santa Maria della Salute guards the entrance to the Grand Canal.
article published 10/1/2005
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