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How to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Salute in Venice: opening hours, prices

Basilica Santa Maria Salute on the Grand Canal in Venice
Basilica Santa Maria Salute on the Grand Canal in Venice

One of the most spectacular churches that you will be able to see in your trip to Venice is the great Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, baroque architectural style.

I can tell you that its large domes will totally catch our attention during your visit. Grand Canal vaporetto tour, almost reaching the St. Mark's Square.

Located in the sestieri de Dorsoduro, we can distinguish the domes of this church right in front of the pier of the aforementioned Plaza de San Marcos.

 
 

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Curiosities about the history of Santa María Salute

This church was built after the plague that the city of Venicein the year 1630, as thanksgiving after its extinction.

The work was completed in 1687, and for the purpose of gaining ground from the lagoon, thousands of wooden posts were nailed in so that a firm platform was created on which to raise it.

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Also known as the Salute, this basilica is one of the largest churches in Venice.

Its architectural design stands out for its octagonal plan on which a large dome is located.

Basilica Santa Maria Salute on the Grand Canal in Venice
Basilica Santa Maria Salute on the Grand Canal in Venice

This is the visit of Santa María Salute

When you enter the basilica, you will be struck by its large columns and the large dome.

On the main altar there is a sculpture group of the Madonna and Child, and on the roof you can see several fresh from Tiziano .

The reason for its construction is still remembered annually in Venice, because every November 21 a long line of gondolas is formed, creating a bridge that allows the crossing from St. Mark's Square to the basilica to celebrate the “Feast of Our Lady of Health”.

 
 

Visiting times for Santa María Salute

The Visiting hours of the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute They are, every day of the week, from 9,30:12 a.m. to 15 p.m. and from 17,30 p.m. to XNUMX p.m.

La entrance to the church, both for worship and for tourist visits, is free of charge, although for visit the Sacristy museum you must pay a entry price of 6 euros.

Photos of Santa Maria Salute

Here you have more photos of the Basilica of Santa Maria Salute from Venice.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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