S.MARIA DELLA SALUTE 1631-1687 (B.Longhena) Votive temple built following a decree by the Senate of the Republic during the plague of 1630. Façade decorated with numerous pilasters, typanum and statues, characterised by the original circular volutes (called "orecchioni"). A long flight of steps leads to the main entrance and the two side doors. Octagonal plan. Central body with an enormous hemispherical dome with lantern. Peribolus, from which radiate six chapels. The chancel forms an independent body with dome and two bell towers.. In the middle is the high altar designed by Longhena with sculptures by Le Court. WORKS OF ART. first altar on the right - Presentation of Maria at the Temple (L.Giordano-1672) second altar on the right - The Assumption (L.Giordano-1667) third altar on the right - Birth of the Virgin (L.Giordano) third altar on the left - Descent of the Holy Spirit (Tiziano-1555) high altar - Greek-Byzantine icon with the venerated image of the Madonna della Salute. great sacristy (altar) - St.Mark and the Saints (Tiziano-1512) (ceiling) - Cain and Abel (Tiziano-1543) - David and Goliath (Tiziano-1543) - The Sacrifice of Abraham (Tiziano-1543) - 8 roundels with the Evangelists and the Doctors of the Church (Tiziano-1543) (wall to the right of the altar) - The marriage at Cana (J.Tintoretto-1551) On 21 November the festa della Madonna della Salute is celebrated. INFO. OPEN: 9-12 / 15-18 ADMISSION: Free Tel.+39-041-5225558 MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

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