This 16th-century Roman Catholic church was built to thank God for the deliverance of the city from a major outbreak of the plague. It was designed by Andrea Palladio and is a single nave church with three chapels on either side. The façade was inspired by the Parthenon and the 15 steps were in reference to the Temple of Jerusalem. A statue of the Redeemer stands atop the dome.
The interior contains paintings by Tintoretto, Veronese and Bassano. A small number of friars reside in the monastery.
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