Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

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Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
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A Hidden Renaissance Gem at Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Santa Maria dei Miracoli was built between 1481 and 1489 to host the Madonna icon that began to weep miraculously in its outdoor shrine.

Designed by Nicolò di Pietro and Tullio Lombardo, this church represents a shift from Gothic to Renaissance architecture. It features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, polychrome marbles, and intricate carvings of angels and mermaids. The interior showcases 50 coffered panels, each depicting a saint as a Venetian.

Unforgettable Highlights

🖼️ Unique Interior: The ornate decorations and coffered ceiling create a captivating atmosphere.

🪨 Historical Significance: A representative example of Renaissance architecture, using repurposed marbles.

🎨 Artistic Details: Angels and mermaids carved by Tullio Lombardo enhance the church's aesthetic appeal.

Visitors will find Santa Maria dei Miracoli accessible and inviting, ideal for tourists, families, and art enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Miraculous Painting

The church was built to house a weeping Madonna icon, believed to perform miracles.

Architectural Innovation

Features Renaissance engineering achieved without Gothic buttressing.

Historical Marbles

Utilizes marbles originally plundered from distant locations like Egypt and Syria.

Location

Campiello dei Miracoli

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