A promise to build a church in reaction to an outbreak of the plague has resulted in one of the most bombastic, fantastic baroque exteriors you'll see anywhere. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Health/Deliverance (salute) the architect created a building in the form of...More

On day 2 we made a "special"trip to see this gem. It is easy to get to as it is very close to the public transit stop (Salute) {ACTV line1}.

The Greek columns, dome and Renaissance art make it a must see sight. It is the most photographed church as part of the landscape of the canal. The Republic of Venice created it as a gift to Santa Maria to prevent the plague.

...in shape and full of enormous paintings, chandeliers. Set on the point of Dorsoduro in remembrance of salvation from the plague and commanding the entrance to the Grand Canal. Choc full of Tintoretto and Titians

Forget about waiting half a day to go inside San Marco and go by vaporetto to this church instead. It's huge, beautiful, and most of all, it's peaceful and quiet, less a tourist trap and more a church.

Aside from the beautiful architecture of the Church- don't forget to visit the Sacristy (closes at 5 pm -i think). The Church is free but there is a charge to see the works of art in the Sacristy. turn Left from the main entrance and...More

They say the Doge built the Salute so that everyone would know the power and beauty of Venice. I believe it -- my sunset photo coming into Venice with the light behind the Salute is one of the most beautiful sites I've seen. The beauty...More