Venetian Lagoon
Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore and the Adriatic Sea
| Prominent landmarks in this frame (L-R): San Giorgio Maggiore (1566-1610), Le Zitelle (1579-1586), Il Redentore (1577-1592), and the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute (1631-1687) at the foreground to the right. |
| The Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th-century Benedictine church designed by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio on an island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Construction began in 1566 and finished in 1610. This Palladian masterpiece is a key example of Renaissance architecture. It stands out for its white marble facade and is a significant landmark due to its prominent position across the water from St. Mark's Basilica. The church remains an active monastery and is a popular tourist destination known for its architectural beauty and historical importance. |
| The Santa Maria della Salute, nicknamed "La Salute," is a magnificent Venetian church built between 1631 and 1687, to celebrate the city's deliverance from the plague. Designed in the Baroque style by Baldassare Longhena, the church boasts a majestic octagonal form and a prominent dome, making it a recognizable symbol of Venice's skyline. ("At Dusk: Basilica Santa Maria della Salute" is a view from the Ponte dell'Accademia.) Every year on November 21st, a pontoon bridge is built across the Grand Canal for the Festa della Madonna della Salute, a celebration of the church's historical significance. |
Basilica di San Marco, Plazzo Ducale and Their Background
| In the background from right to left: Chiesa di San Zaccaria (1458-1505), Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci (Church of Saint George of the Greeks, 1539-1573), San Francesco della Vigna (1534-1554), Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo, 1333-1430), Parrocchia di Santa Maria Formosa (Church of Santa Maria Formosa, 639-1492-1601). |
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