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Madonna dell'Orto, one of the most beautiful "hidden" churches in Venice and "one of the greatest expressions of the Venetian Gothic" is settled in quiet and peaceful northern Cannaregio district. It was built in late 14th and reconstructed during 15th century. Originally dedicated to St Cristopher, the church changed its name because an ancient statue of Virgin, found in a nearby garden and considered to be miraculous, was brought there. The portal of the church is decorated with statue of St Christopher Carrying the Christ Child and twelve statues of the Apostles above it. There is a legend about one of thirty silver coins, Judas’ award for betraying Christ, being there, inside the sculpture of Judas.
Madonna dell'Orto is the best known for the works of Jacopo Robusti called Tintoretto. Tintoretto lived nearby the church, he had been a parishioner of Madonna dell’Orto and, finally he had been buried in it. Tintoretto's six large canvases and four smaller ones are in Madonna dell'Orto. Eight of them are in the Chancel – all of the four smaller and the four of the large ones – "Moses Receiving the Tables of the Law", "The Last Judgment", "The Martyrdom of St Paul" and "The Vision of St Peter". The remaining two are the oldest one – "The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple" and the one painted the last – "The Miracle of St Agnes". Tintoretto's paintings in Madonna dell'Orto were made during the period of about 25 years.
Even in treasure box such as Venice, Madonna dell'Orto is very special jewel and it must not be missed. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Churches: San Pietro di Castello (I&V) | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Church San Pietro di Castello is on the island San Pietro di Castello – isolated and peaceful part of Venice. There were church at the same place since 7th century, first dedicated to SS. Sergio and Bacco, and then it seems that it was rebuilt by Bishop Magnus in honour of St Peter, and, in honour of the island, it was named San Pietro di Castello. San Pietro di Castello was the he Cathedral of Venice until 1807, when the title passed to St Mark’s. After several reconstructions, it was "redesigned" by Andrea Paladio in 1596. Paintings in this church are made by Tizian, Paolo Caliari Veronese, Alessandro Varotari Padovanino, Marco Basaiti…
There is so-called Throne of St Peter, presented to the Doge by Byzantine Emperor Michael III, in San Pietro di Castello. This throne, according to legend, was used by St Peter during his apostolic mission to Antioch of which he was the first bishop. Throne of St Peter plays an important role in Corto Maltese’s adventure in Venice.
San Pietro di Castelo church is on the east side of Venice, and it can be reached by vaporetto ("San Pietro" station), or walking about 10 minutes north-east from Giardini. Leave a Comment
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Long time constructed the economic centre of the city of the arsenals, Venice's big shipyard.
Here, was built, equipped and repaired, from the 12th century, the famous Venetian long ships.
The word Arsenale comes, from the Arabic concept Dar Sina'a (job).
During the prime was active here, 16,000 workers, that was able to build within few hours, a whole ship.
In the year 1917, the shipyard was shut down.
Arsenale is, still, with few exceptions, military prohibited area.
The big Corderia, serves as showroom during the Biennale.
The mighty gate of Gambello, Venice's first classic renaissance construction, was built in the year 1460.
Two of the four lions, to both sides of the gate came in the year 1687, from Athens to Venice.
Corderia is open to the visitors, while the Biennale for exhibitions.
Vaporetto 1, 41, 42
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