This beautiful baroque church is Venice’s gift to the Sainted Mary of Health for sparing the city further devastation after a 1630-31 plague wiped out a third of the city’s population in 18 months. Reportedly, over 100,000 pylons were driven into the mud banks that form Venice’s foundation to support the structure’s immense weight. The octagonal dome is prominent from many spots in the city and is most stunning at sunrise and sunset.
Inside, you’ll find a Tintoretto and a dozen Titians.
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