Masterpiece of Venetian baroque architecture, the church was built under the projct of Baldassarre Longhena (1631-81), who was chosen from the Council among the eleven project presented. The Church was built as a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence in 1630. Inside we can find works by Tiziano and Tintoretto.
Thanks to its spectacular effect and its magnificence, the church is one of the leading elements in the Venetian landscape.
The imposing mass of marble is crowded with statues and overcame by a huge hemispheric dome on the top of which lays the presbytery, composed by two semicircular apses, crowned by dome and bell towers.
As for the Church of Redentore, its solemn and magnificent interior, is organized around an octagonal map, covered by a thin dome.
At the right, there is the big sacristy: on the altar St. Mark and Saints, by a young Tiziano (1512), also author of the three canvas on the ceiling; on the altar’s right the Marriage at Cana by Tintoretto.
Useful Information:
Opening Hours (Summer – from April 1 to October 31):
BASILICA
- Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SACRISTY (for visits)
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Opening Hours (Winter – from November 1 to March 31):
BASILICA
- Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SACRISTY (for visits)
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM // 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Price:
Entry to the Basilica is always free. However, access to the Dome, Sacristy, and other specific areas is available with the purchase of various passes online at the following link: https://basilicasalutevenezia.it/tour/
OPERE Pass (Sacristy): 6.00 euro
CUPOLA Pass: 8.00 euro
OPERE + CUPOLA Pass (Sacristy + Dome): 13.00 euro
Balustrade Pass: 5.00 euro
Contacts:
Email: info@basilicasalutevenezia.it
For further information, please visit the website: https://basilicasalutevenezia.it
Address: Dorsoduro, 1, 30123 Venezia VE
How to get there: water-bus, stop "Salute"
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