In the little square of Miracoli, this small church rises solitary, covered by polychrome marbles both in its interior and exterior.
It is a real jewel of the first Renaissance Venetian period, built by Pietro Lombardo and his colleagues between 1481 and 1489 upon commission of Angelo Amadi, who intended to hold an image by Nicolò di Pietro (XIV-XV century), of the "Virgin Mary with Child and Two Saints" in his possession. The image, believed to be miraculous, is still hanging on the altar.
External polychrome marbles, according to the tradition come from the remains of Saint Mark’s Basilica, cover all the elegant façade crowned by a semicircular fronton and decorated with rose windows.
Its one nave interior is elegantly refined both in the marbles cover and in the precious sculpted decorations by Tullio Lombardo that decorate the gallery and the presbytery.
Today, the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice is part of the extensive Association for the Churches of the Patriarchate of Venice (Chorus), which protects and makes accessible numerous churches and sacred places throughout the island, also contributing to the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of Venice's architectural and artistic heritage.
Useful information
Opening hours:
From Monday to Saturday, from 10.30 am to 5 pm
Prices:
- entry fee: 3,50 euro
- reduced entry fee: 2,50 euro
Other options:
CHORUS PASS
A single ticket valid for visiting all the churches of the Association. Ticketing and info at: https://chorusvenezia.org/shop/:
Chorus Pass full: 14,00 euro
Chorus Pass reduced: 10,00 euro
The single ticket for the Church can be purchased directly in the ticket-office inside the church.
Contacts:
Tel: +39 041 2750462
E-mail: info@chorusvenezia.org
For any further infomation and updates on opening times, please check on website: www.chorusvenezia.org
Address: Campiello dei Miracoli, 6075 - Venezia
How to get there: water-bus, stop "Rialto"
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