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Church of Madonna dell'Orto
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The Madonna dell'Orto is a church in Venice, Italy, in the sestiere of Cannaregio. This was the home parish of Tintoretto and holds a number of his works as well as his tomb.
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Ristorante Due Fratelli
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Ristorante Levante
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Al Mariner
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Al Timon
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Ristorante Tintoretto
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Church of Madonna dell'Orto

Cannareggio, 3512, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
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The Madonna dell'Orto is a church in Venice, Italy, in the sestiere of Cannaregio. This was the home parish of Tintoretto and holds a number of his works as well as his tomb.

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attractions: Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Alvise (San Ludovico Vescovo), Ghetto Ebraico, Ponte Chiodo, Casino of Venice, Chiesa dell'Abbazia della Misericordia, Chabad di Venezia, marina bastianello gallery, European Cultural Centre (ECC) - Palazzo Mora, Ex Teatro Italia, Associazione Arzanà, restaurants: Il Paradiso Perduto, Osteria L’Orto dei Mori, Ristorante Pesciolino D'oro, Trattoria Misericordia, Ostaria da Rioba, Ristorante Due Fratelli, Ristorante Levante, Al Mariner, Al Timon, Ristorante Tintoretto
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Nearby attractions of Church of Madonna dell'Orto

Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant'Alvise (San Ludovico Vescovo)

Ghetto Ebraico

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Chiesa dell'Abbazia della Misericordia

Chabad di Venezia

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Ex Teatro Italia

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The Church of the Madonna dell'Orto is certainly one of the most important monuments of Venice, among the unmissable of the Cannaregio district. The exceptionally rich history and significant historical figures make this church special. A church and monastery were founded here around 1350 by the Umiliati order from Lombardy and initially dedicated to Saint Christopher, the patron saint of the gondoliers. Fra Tiberio of Parma, the leader of the Order, is said to have been responsible for the original design of the church and is buried here. The name of the church derives from an anecdote of the time. Venetian parish priest of Santa Maria Formosa was commissioned a statue of the Madonna from the Venetian sculptor Giovanni De Santi, the priest is rejected the work, then the artist temporarily placed the statue in his garden, where the sculpture began to emit strange glow especially during the night, the news spread and the garden became a pilgrimage destination for the citizens in veneration of the statue. The Scuola di San Cristoforo bought the statue, with the intention of thereby increasing offerings towards the cost of the building work, and on 18th June 1377 it was placed on the high altar. Since then the church has been known as Madonna dell'Orto. Of great interest is certainly the façade, which rises proudly and high above a large churchyard, a feature not at all obvious here in Venice. The gothic brick façade is one of Venice's most purely pleasing. The sloping galleries of apostles, carved by the Delle Masegne brothers, are unique in Venice. The central part of this imposing façade is dominated by the presence of a central rose window that allows light to penetrate inside the church, and from the entrance door, a sculptural work by Bartolomeo Bon, with the statues of Saint Christopher and the lateral statues of the Madonna and of the Archangel Gabriel, to be attributed to the chisels of Antonio Rizzo and Giovanni Fiorentino. The fame and beauty of the church are undoubtedly linked to the name of the famous painter Tintoretto who lived in the nearby Campo dei Mori. The Jacopo Robusti, in fact, left in the sanctuary ten splendid works and not only, in the left side of the apse rest, in fact, the "sacred remains" of the artist. The fascinating journey into the church of the Madonna dell'Orto, between Death and Beauty, ends with the splendid bell tower that with its 56 meters stands triumphant over the entire northern lagoon, inviting visitors to pay tribute to Tintoretto and the others protagonists of the magical...

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La chiesa venne costruita dalla congregazione degli Umiliati verso la metà del XIV secolo, giunti a Venezia sotto la guida del loro Superiore Generale frate Tiberio da Parma, generale dell'ordine e sepolto nella chiesa stessa. Venne dedicata a Dio, alla Beata Vergine e a San Cristoforo, il santo patrono dei viaggiatori e dei traghettatori, scelta probabilmente suggerita dall'ubicazione della chiesa in prossimità della laguna e delle isole prospicienti questa parte della città e alla terraferma. Il nome con il quale la chiesa entrò a far parte della storia di Venezia ed è nota in tutto il mondo fu quello che le venne dato dalla popolazione dopo che vi fu collocata una statua della Vergine, ritenuta miracolosa. La statua venne scolpita da Giovanni De Santi, su committenza del parroco di Santa Maria Formosa, il quale, non trovandola di suo gradimento, la rifiutò quando era ancora in corso di realizzazione. Lo scultore sistemò provvisoriamente nell'orto della propria casa la statua di pietra tenera, incompiuta. Di lì a poco la moglie dello scultore si accorse che la statua emanava strani bagliori durante la notte: la notizia si diffuse presto in tutta la città e il luogo divenne meta di pellegrinaggi. In seguito al verificarsi di alcuni miracoli e al conseguente aumento della venerazione popolare, il vescovo di San Pietro di Castello (che fino al 1807 fu la sede cattedrale cittadina) indusse il De Santi a spostare la statua all'interno della sua casa o di una chiesa per evitare forme improprie di culto. L'artista l'offrì dunque ai frati di San Cristoforo con tre richieste: di poter essere sepolto a sue spese dinnanzi al luogo dove sarebbe stata collocata la statua, che gli fosse celebrata in perpetuo una messa in suffragio e che gli fosse corrisposta una ingente somma di danaro. I frati accolsero le prime due richieste ma non trovandosi in condizioni economiche adatte per acquistare la statua, intervenne la scuola di San Cristoforo che la comprò per la somma di 150 ducati. Il 18 giugno del 1377 la statua venne solennemente trasportata in chiesa. L'edificio poggiava su deboli fondazioni e per tale ragione nel 1399 venne iniziata un'importante opera di rifacimento finanziata anche da duecento ducati d'oro stanziati dal Maggior Consiglio in data 11 novembre dello stesso anno. Nel 1414 il Consiglio dei Dieci concesse alla chiesa l'uso ufficiale del nome "Madonna dell'Orto", come peraltro ormai già consolidato a livello popolare. Nel 1462 gli Umiliati vennero scacciati con decreto del Consiglio dei Dieci approvato anche dal Pontefice a causa dei "loro depravati costumi". La chiesa venne assegnata alla pia congregazione dei Canonici Regolari di San Giorgio in Alga che venne soppressa nel 1668. Il convento della Madonna dell'Orto passò nel 1669 alla Congregazione dei Monaci Cistercensi provenienti dall'abbazia di San Tommaso dei Borgognoni. Nel 1787 anche i Cistercensi cessarono la loro attività in quel luogo e la chiesa divenne di pubblica amministrazione con a capo un rettore ed alcuni sacerdoti. Nel 1810 venne dichiarata oratorio di San Marziale e nel 1841 il governo austriaco ne ordinò un restauro generale a proprie spese. I restauri della facciata avvennero nel 1845, i lavori per il resto dell'edificio vennero iniziati nel 1855 ma non portati a termine. La chiesa venne poi ceduta ai militari che ne fecero un deposito di paglia e vino. Nel 1864 i lavori di restauro vennero ripresi e terminati nel 1869. Con il decreto patriarcale del 12 luglio 1875 la chiesa venne dichiarata parrocchiale al posto della chiesa di San Marziale che divenne quindi rettoria. Dal 1931 la parrocchia è affidata ai padri della Congregazione di San Giuseppe (padri giuseppini) di San...

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One of the most significant spot if you are Tintoretto fan. "The presentation of the Virgin in the Temple" is very famous and important work. The high altar paintings by Tintoretto are marvellous, no doubt. Though not everything is easy to descry which is quite usual for church altars. Just to the right of the entrance there is very nice Conegliano. Personally I admire Palma il Giovane "Crucifixion" in Morosini chapel. The church itself has good spirit, though most of the time it operates as a museum (there is 3 euros entry fee). Exterior is also beautiful, the temple has very noticable bell tower built in interestong...

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Here are more than 50 things to do in Venice, Italy. Save this list to use on your next trip! BASILICAS + CHURCHES Basilica dei Sant Giovanni e Paolo, Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute, Church of Madonna dell’Orto, Parrocchia di Santa Maria Formosa, St. Mark’s Basilica BRIDGES Accademia Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, Ponte Chiodo, Ponte dei Carmini, Ponte dei Conzafelzi, Ponte dei Mori, Ponte dei Pignoli, Ponte dei Zogatoli, Rialto Bridge DAY TRIPS Burano Island, Murano Island GELATO SHOPS Gelateria il Doge, Gelateria Gallonetto, Gelato di Natura, Grom Gelato, Gelatoteca Suso, Venchi MUST-DO TOURIST ACTIVITY Gondola Ride NEIGHBORHOODS (SESTERI) Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Polo, San Marco, Santa Croce RESTAURANTS 1000 Gourmet Venezia, Ai Mercanti, Bistrot de Venise, Caffe Florian, Crepes House by Pepe, Dal Moro’s, Gio’s, I Tre Mercanti, Local, Pasticceria Tonolo, Ristorante Ca’Dolfin, Ristorante Lineadombra, Trattoria Al Gatto Nero, We Love Fresh Pasta SIGHTS Casa del Tintoretto, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, Hotel San Moise Dock, Libreria Aqua Alta, Palazzo Tetta, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, St.Mark’s Campanile, ‘Support’ Art Installation SQUARES Campo dei Mori, Campo Santo Stefano, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, St. Mark’s Square #venice #veniceitaly #venezia #rialtobridge #italytravel #italytrip #burano #murano #stmarkssquare #gondolaride
Asiyah Noemi KosoAsiyah Noemi Koso
The Church of the Madonna dell'Orto is certainly one of the most important monuments of Venice, among the unmissable of the Cannaregio district. The exceptionally rich history and significant historical figures make this church special. A church and monastery were founded here around 1350 by the Umiliati order from Lombardy and initially dedicated to Saint Christopher, the patron saint of the gondoliers. Fra Tiberio of Parma, the leader of the Order, is said to have been responsible for the original design of the church and is buried here. The name of the church derives from an anecdote of the time. Venetian parish priest of Santa Maria Formosa was commissioned a statue of the Madonna from the Venetian sculptor Giovanni De Santi, the priest is rejected the work, then the artist temporarily placed the statue in his garden, where the sculpture began to emit strange glow especially during the night, the news spread and the garden became a pilgrimage destination for the citizens in veneration of the statue. The Scuola di San Cristoforo bought the statue, with the intention of thereby increasing offerings towards the cost of the building work, and on 18th June 1377 it was placed on the high altar. Since then the church has been known as Madonna dell'Orto. Of great interest is certainly the façade, which rises proudly and high above a large churchyard, a feature not at all obvious here in Venice. The gothic brick façade is one of Venice's most purely pleasing. The sloping galleries of apostles, carved by the Delle Masegne brothers, are unique in Venice. The central part of this imposing façade is dominated by the presence of a central rose window that allows light to penetrate inside the church, and from the entrance door, a sculptural work by Bartolomeo Bon, with the statues of Saint Christopher and the lateral statues of the Madonna and of the Archangel Gabriel, to be attributed to the chisels of Antonio Rizzo and Giovanni Fiorentino. The fame and beauty of the church are undoubtedly linked to the name of the famous painter Tintoretto who lived in the nearby Campo dei Mori. The Jacopo Robusti, in fact, left in the sanctuary ten splendid works and not only, in the left side of the apse rest, in fact, the "sacred remains" of the artist. The fascinating journey into the church of the Madonna dell'Orto, between Death and Beauty, ends with the splendid bell tower that with its 56 meters stands triumphant over the entire northern lagoon, inviting visitors to pay tribute to Tintoretto and the others protagonists of the magical Venetian sanctuary.
Sergei BerliakovSergei Berliakov
One of the most significant spot if you are Tintoretto fan. "The presentation of the Virgin in the Temple" is very famous and important work. The high altar paintings by Tintoretto are marvellous, no doubt. Though not everything is easy to descry which is quite usual for church altars. Just to the right of the entrance there is very nice Conegliano. Personally I admire Palma il Giovane "Crucifixion" in Morosini chapel. The church itself has good spirit, though most of the time it operates as a museum (there is 3 euros entry fee). Exterior is also beautiful, the temple has very noticable bell tower built in interestong eastern fashion.
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Here are more than 50 things to do in Venice, Italy. Save this list to use on your next trip! BASILICAS + CHURCHES Basilica dei Sant Giovanni e Paolo, Basilica di Santa Maria Della Salute, Church of Madonna dell’Orto, Parrocchia di Santa Maria Formosa, St. Mark’s Basilica BRIDGES Accademia Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, Ponte Chiodo, Ponte dei Carmini, Ponte dei Conzafelzi, Ponte dei Mori, Ponte dei Pignoli, Ponte dei Zogatoli, Rialto Bridge DAY TRIPS Burano Island, Murano Island GELATO SHOPS Gelateria il Doge, Gelateria Gallonetto, Gelato di Natura, Grom Gelato, Gelatoteca Suso, Venchi MUST-DO TOURIST ACTIVITY Gondola Ride NEIGHBORHOODS (SESTERI) Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, San Polo, San Marco, Santa Croce RESTAURANTS 1000 Gourmet Venezia, Ai Mercanti, Bistrot de Venise, Caffe Florian, Crepes House by Pepe, Dal Moro’s, Gio’s, I Tre Mercanti, Local, Pasticceria Tonolo, Ristorante Ca’Dolfin, Ristorante Lineadombra, Trattoria Al Gatto Nero, We Love Fresh Pasta SIGHTS Casa del Tintoretto, Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal, Hotel San Moise Dock, Libreria Aqua Alta, Palazzo Tetta, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, St.Mark’s Campanile, ‘Support’ Art Installation SQUARES Campo dei Mori, Campo Santo Stefano, Campo Santa Margherita, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santo Stefano, St. Mark’s Square #venice #veniceitaly #venezia #rialtobridge #italytravel #italytrip #burano #murano #stmarkssquare #gondolaride
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The Church of the Madonna dell'Orto is certainly one of the most important monuments of Venice, among the unmissable of the Cannaregio district. The exceptionally rich history and significant historical figures make this church special. A church and monastery were founded here around 1350 by the Umiliati order from Lombardy and initially dedicated to Saint Christopher, the patron saint of the gondoliers. Fra Tiberio of Parma, the leader of the Order, is said to have been responsible for the original design of the church and is buried here. The name of the church derives from an anecdote of the time. Venetian parish priest of Santa Maria Formosa was commissioned a statue of the Madonna from the Venetian sculptor Giovanni De Santi, the priest is rejected the work, then the artist temporarily placed the statue in his garden, where the sculpture began to emit strange glow especially during the night, the news spread and the garden became a pilgrimage destination for the citizens in veneration of the statue. The Scuola di San Cristoforo bought the statue, with the intention of thereby increasing offerings towards the cost of the building work, and on 18th June 1377 it was placed on the high altar. Since then the church has been known as Madonna dell'Orto. Of great interest is certainly the façade, which rises proudly and high above a large churchyard, a feature not at all obvious here in Venice. The gothic brick façade is one of Venice's most purely pleasing. The sloping galleries of apostles, carved by the Delle Masegne brothers, are unique in Venice. The central part of this imposing façade is dominated by the presence of a central rose window that allows light to penetrate inside the church, and from the entrance door, a sculptural work by Bartolomeo Bon, with the statues of Saint Christopher and the lateral statues of the Madonna and of the Archangel Gabriel, to be attributed to the chisels of Antonio Rizzo and Giovanni Fiorentino. The fame and beauty of the church are undoubtedly linked to the name of the famous painter Tintoretto who lived in the nearby Campo dei Mori. The Jacopo Robusti, in fact, left in the sanctuary ten splendid works and not only, in the left side of the apse rest, in fact, the "sacred remains" of the artist. The fascinating journey into the church of the Madonna dell'Orto, between Death and Beauty, ends with the splendid bell tower that with its 56 meters stands triumphant over the entire northern lagoon, inviting visitors to pay tribute to Tintoretto and the others protagonists of the magical Venetian sanctuary.
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One of the most significant spot if you are Tintoretto fan. "The presentation of the Virgin in the Temple" is very famous and important work. The high altar paintings by Tintoretto are marvellous, no doubt. Though not everything is easy to descry which is quite usual for church altars. Just to the right of the entrance there is very nice Conegliano. Personally I admire Palma il Giovane "Crucifixion" in Morosini chapel. The church itself has good spirit, though most of the time it operates as a museum (there is 3 euros entry fee). Exterior is also beautiful, the temple has very noticable bell tower built in interestong eastern fashion.
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