Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute

It was built, like the Church of the Redeemer or the Church of San Rocco, ex voto of the Venetian inhabitants because of the plague that in 1630 decimated the population.

Santa Maria della Salute (Saint Mary of Health) is a basilica in Venice, which stands near the Punta della Dogana (Customs Point). It was built, like the Church of the Redeemer or the Church of San Rocco, ex voto of the Venetian inhabitants because of the plague that in 1630 decimated the population.

Santa Maria della Salute (also known as Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute) is a basilica in Venice, Italy, located near Punta della Dogana (Customs Point). It was built as a votive offering by the Venetian population after the devastating plague of 1630. The architect Baldassare Longhena designed this impressive work of baroque architecture with an octagonal plan. Inside, you will find notable works by artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Sassoferrato. 🌟