Santa Maria della Salute
basilica di Santa Maria della Salute · 베네치아
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:51
Welcome to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, one of Venice's most distinctive and beloved landmarks. We are standing at Punta della Dogana, the triangular tip of the Dorsoduro district where the Grand Canal meets the…
Listen in the app2The Plague of 1630 and the Beaked Masks1:42
To truly appreciate the Salute, one must understand the horror of the plague that birthed it. The 1630 outbreak was particularly virulent, leaving the city in a state of 'elegant decay' and terror. …
Listen in the app3The Geometry of the Hexagon: Longhena’s Vision1:45
The architectural brilliance of Santa Maria della Salute lies in its unique hexagonal plan. When Baldassare Longhena won the competition to design the church, he chose a geometry that was both symbolic and functional. …
Listen in the app4The High Altar: Venice, Mary, and the Plague1:42
The spiritual heart of the basilica is the High Altar, a sculptural group that perfectly encapsulates the theme of the church. At the center is the Virgin Mary, the 'Madonna della Salute,' holding the Christ child. …
Listen in the app5The Sacristy: A Gallery of Titian and Tintoretto1:42
For many art lovers, the real treasures of the Salute are found in the Sacristy, which functions almost as a small museum within the church. Here, you will find a remarkable collection of works by Titian and Tintoretto,…
Listen in the app6The Feast of the Salute: A Living Tradition1:38
The relationship between Venice and this church is not merely historical; it is lived every year on November 21st during the 'Festa della Salute.' On this day, a temporary pontoon bridge is constructed across the Grand Canal,…
Listen in the app7The Abbazia and San Gregorio: The Silent Neighbors1:43
Behind the monumental bulk of the Salute lies a quieter, more atmospheric side of the point. The Abbazia and the Church of San Gregorio stand just to the rear, separated by a small bridge, the Ponte dell'Abbazia. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:36
As you stand on the steps of the Salute one last time, looking out over the churning waters of the San Marco Basin, reflect on the 'great and desperate deal' Venice made with God nearly four centuries ago. This church is more…
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What is Santa Maria della Salute?
Santa Maria della Salute is a place in 베네치아 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 베네치아 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 39 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4306, 12.3347 |
| Last updated |
