Santa Maria della Salute, Minor basilica in Dorsoduro, Venice, Italy.
The octagonal structure features two grand domes supported by marble figures and stands at the entrance of the Grand Canal in Venice.
The Venetian Senate commissioned the basilica in 1631 as a thanksgiving monument after the devastating plague of 1630 decreased the population.
The marble exterior of Santa Maria della Salute displays numerous sculptures representing saints, biblical figures, and religious symbols of the Catholic faith.
The basilica opens daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with direct access through water bus lines 1 and 2.
The structure measures 70 meters in length and incorporates 125 statues functioning as architectural supports for the main dome.
Location: Venice
Inception: 17 century
Architects: Baldassarre Longhena
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Length: 70 m
Width: 47 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: Istrian stone
Address: Dorsoduro, 1, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 15:00-17:30
Website: https://basilicasalutevenezia.it
GPS coordinates: 45.43057,12.33473
Latest update: December 5, 2025 06:35
Venice offers many opportunities for photos. The city sits on over one hundred small islands connected by canals and bridges. The Grand Canal curves through the historic center, lined with palaces from different centuries. The Rialto Bridge spans the canal at its narrowest point and has served as a major crossing since the 16th century. St. Mark's Square forms the center of the city, with St. Mark's Basilica, the campanile, and Doge's Palace. The Bridge of Sighs connects the palace to the former prison cells. On the surrounding islands, you can find other landmarks: Burano displays brightly painted houses, Murano is known for its glass workshops, and Torcello preserves Byzantine mosaics from the early Middle Ages. The Cannaregio district in the north houses the Jewish Museum and quieter canals away from the main routes. The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute stands at the entrance to the Grand Canal and shapes the city's skyline.
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