Santa Maria della Pietà, Baroque church in Castello district, Venice, Italy
The church features a classical façade completed in 1906, an oval interior layout, and ceiling frescoes painted by Gianbattista Tiepolo depicting theological virtues.
Construction of the present structure began in 1745 under architect Giorgio Massari, replacing an earlier church next to the Ospedale della Pietà orphanage.
Antonio Vivaldi served as music supervisor from 1703 to 1740, composing numerous works for the orphanage choir that performed within these walls.
The church opens daily from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with entry tickets costing 3 euros or 10 euros including museum access.
A warning plaque on the exterior wall threatens excommunication to parents who abandon children they can financially support.
Location: Venice
Inception: 1745
Architects: Giorgio Massari
Architectural style: Italian Baroque architecture
Website: http://pietavenezia.org
GPS coordinates: 45.43420,12.34497
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:43
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