S.MARIA FORMOSA

founded by S.Magno (bishop of Oderzo) after the apparition of the Madonna (bellissima=formosa=beautiful)
reconstructed in 1492 (M.Codussi)

Baroque bell tower 1688.
An interesting large mask over the entrance.

Façade towards rio del mondo:
1542 classical style(D.di Pietro Grazioli)

Façade in campo S.M.Formosa
1604 classical style

Latin cross plan with three naves, central dome and lateral naves with ceiling with little cupolas.

WORKS OF ART.

first chapel on the right
- triptych: Madonna of the Misericordia, Birth of the Virgin, Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna (B.Vivarini-1473)

second chapel on the right
- Pietà and St.Francis (J.Palma il Giovane)

third chapel on the right
- polyptych (J.Palma il Vecchio)

right transept wall
- The Last Supper (L.Bassano-XVI)

Oratory
- Christ carrying the Cross (G.B.Tiepolo-XVIII)
- Madonna and St.Domenic (G.B.Tiepolo-XVIII)

INFO.

Belongs to the church association CHORUS

OPEN:
from Monday to Saturday: 10-17
Sunday: 13-17

ADMISSION:
Individual ticket: L. 3.000
Mini Pass: L. 15.000 (Visit six churches of your choice that belong to the Church Association Chorus, valid three days)
Chorus Pass: offer reserved to professionals in the field

Free for residents in the Comune di Venezia

Tel. +39-041-5234645


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