Chiesa di Santa Maria della Salute, A Baroque Masterpiece of Serenity and Art
Dorsoduro 1, 20123 Venice
4.1
Introduction
To thank the protection of the Virgin Mary during the outbreak of the Black Plague, the Republic of Venice decided to build a church in 1630, which was officially completed in 1687. The church was designed by the famous architect Baldassare Longhena and is a typical Venetian Baroque building. The main hall is an octagonal shape with a huge dome and is surrounded by six chapels. Inside the sacristy, there are murals depicting stories from the Old Testament, such as "David and Goliath", as well as masterpieces of art such as the ceiling painting by Titian and "The Wedding at Cana" by Jacopo Tintoretto.
The Black Plague struck Venice twice, claiming many lives. To commemorate this disaster, thank the Virgin Mary for the protection of Venice and pray for health and well-being, the Venetians spent 56 years building this church and named it the "Basilica of Our Lady of Health". Today, visitors can admire the stunning Baroque art and the charm of historical culture here. Address Dorsoduro 1, 20123 Venice
Opening hours From 9:00am to 12:00pm, and from 3:00pm to 5:30pm every day.
Transportation Take the water bus to Salute, line 1.
Baroque-style architecture
