Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
About the place
- Country : Italy , Venice
- Address : Cannaregio, 6074, Venezia, Italy
- Category : Places of Worship
- Establishing Date : between 1481 and 1489 AD
- founder : Petro Lombardo
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Overview:
The church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, also known as the "Marble church", is one of the finest examples of the Renaissance.
It is located in Sestiere of Cannaregio in Venice.
The church is decorated with colored marble, and it is considered the most popular place for weddings in Venice, and it is often filled with flowers.
Historic overview:
The church was built between 1481 and 1489 AD, by "Petro Lombardo" and his sons to house the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. The state usually pays for the construction of churches, but this money for the construction of Miracoli was paid by local citizens and devotees of the miraculous image.
How to get there:
The nearest ferry Rialto Mercato or F.te Nove "C"
Resources:
travelerpedia website
venicexplorer website
