Venice, Italy

Santa Maria della Salute

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice

A great domed Baroque church at the entrance to the Grand Canal, built in thanks for deliverance from the plague of 1630 to 1631. Designed by Baldassare Longhena on an octagonal plan, it was begun in 1631 and completed in 1687.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Santa Maria della Salute, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 45.43083, 12.33472

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