About
Santa Maria della Salute, also known as the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute or simply La Salute, is a Baroque church in Dorsoduro, on the Venetian lagoon side of the city at the entrance to the Grand Canal. Its address is Dorsoduro, 1, 30123 Venice, Italy.
The basilica was built as a votive offering for the city's deliverance from plague. Its large, distinctive twin domes rise above the water at the point where the Grand Canal meets the lagoon, so it is one of the first sights many people notice when approaching Venice by boat.
What to expect
- A Baroque basilica with a monumental exterior that stands out on the skyline.
- A votive church, built in thanks for the end of a plague, which gives the visit a strong sense of the city's history.
- A setting at the mouth of the Grand Canal, with views across the water toward the historic centre.
Around the church
Dorsoduro is a calm, residential district with quiet campos, galleries and cafés, and the church is an easy walk from the Accademia area and the waterfront. Visitors often combine a stop here with a stroll along the water or a look at the surrounding neighbourhood.
For visiting details, you can call the church on +39 041 274 3928.
