S.MARIA DEI MIRACOLI built in 1489 (P.Lombardo) Early Renaissance church. Here, one can see a picture of the Virgin that is belived to be miraculous, hence its name. Polychrome marble façade with pilasters and arcades. Curvilinear frontispice. Interior with single nave. Wooden carved ceiling. The vault is made of wooden compartments with 50 painted panels with busts of saints and prophets (Pier Maria Pennacchi and assistants-1528). Raised main chapel with elaborate balustrades by T.Lombardo. WORKS OF ART. to the sides of the altar - 2 bronze statues of St.Peter and St. Antonio Abate (A.Vittoria-XVI cent.) above the entrance (choir gallery) - Madonna with Child (J.Palma il Giovane) 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 Chorus Association, valid 3 days) Chorus Pass: offer reserved for professionals in that field. Free for residents of the Comune di Venezia MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The façade [45 K]