The marble pavement, representing an intricate geometric The interior of Santa Maria della Salute is organizedĪround a wide central space surrounded by 6 chapels, one of which is home to Mark on the small dome, statues of the four evangelists andĬountless statues of angels. Less than 125 statues, including a statue of the Virgin Mary on top of the great dome, a The exterior of the basilica is adorned with no The uniqueness of the basilica’s architecture also lies in its orecchioni, the spiral volutes marking the transition between the façade and the domes.Įxplicit allusion to the Virgin’s crown. Its imposing façade, with two domes of different sizes, blends classical and baroque influences. On the largest number of stilts: 1,156,627 in total! The basilica is the Venetian monument resting With its monumental dimensions, Santa Maria della Salute Visiting Santa Maria della Salute The exterior of the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute was consecrated on November 9, 1687, 5 years after the death of the architect Baldassare Longhena, who devoted over 50 years of his life to the construction of the basilica. In 1631 and was completed 56 years later. The project, which was entrusted to the architect Baldassare Longhena, began Protection of the Virgin Mary and implored her mercy by building Helpless, the Senate decided to call upon the Within two years, nearly a third of the population of the ‘Serenissima’ was decimated. In the summer of 1630, a plague epidemic broke out in the city of Venice. It’s up to you to choose how much you want to tip the guide! Brief history of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice
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The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (or simply the Salute) is one of the most famous religious buildings in Venice.
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