Church of Saint Mary of Miracles
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Magnificent church both outside and inside. Awaken awe and some peace in us. This is one of those churches in which is immediately felt that something special. The church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a truly special church, both from a historical-artistic point of view, and from a sentimental point of view for the Venetians. The church is not big, but it is significant and there is so much to see. Santa Maria dei Miracoli is striking above all for the elegant facade covered with marble which, as they say, seem to come from what remained after the construction of the Basilica of San Marco. Unlike all the other churches in the city, the result of numerous overlapping styles, the church of the Miracles has come to us practically intact, founded much more recently than the others, it was designed, built and decorated by a single artist and his workshop , perhaps in a single stage or at most in two very close stages. The church was built between 1481 and 1489 on commission by Angelo Amadi to house an image of the "Virgin and Child between two Saints" which he owned and which was said to be miraculous. The façade is so impressive that you can't take your eyes off it. The façade, with the original semicircular front decorated with rose windows, made of two orders of porticoes carved in marble, and the cylindrical roof, perfectly enclose the volume of the church. The interior, very coherent with the exterior, has a single nave, with a raised presbytery and richly decorated with precious carved marbles. On the altar there is the famous Madonna and Child, considered miraculous, the work of Zanino di Pietro (15th century). The dome in the pendentives shows the effigies of the four Evangelists, probably works by Pietro Lombardo himself, like the splendid perforated transenna of the presbytery. For us, visiting this church was a special experience.
Asiyah Noemi KosoAsiyah Noemi Koso
60
This small church is something like a box of jewels. True masterpiece of Venetian Renaissance, built in XV century by Pietro Lombardo, it has very clear and harmonic geometry and is decorated with the best taste. Cladded with colored marble inside and outside it grants you with very integral impression. Far from pure intellectual beauty of its Tuscany's contemporaries, it is more like a gem in a garment of this city, in this sense preciding Baroque aspirations of Italian mainland by more than 100 years.
Sergei BerliakovSergei Berliakov
10
Particolarissima, eccentrica se vogliamo nella sua insolita architettura, Santa Maria dei miracoli è il magnifico lascito architettonico di un signore, il Lombardo, svizzero di origine come il Borromini, che visse per essere ricordato come l'unico esecutore di questa chiesa, unica nel suo genere. Per come se ne voglia visitare l'esterno, il percorso di visita è simile a quello di chi osserva una statua e ne voglia carpire tutti i significati stilistici girandoci attorno. Certo il lato sinistro confine con l'acqua, ma per un viandante provetto non è difficoltoso avventurarsi nei rii veneziani. La pietra è il materiale unico e totale di Santa Maria dei miracoli e ciò vale sia per l'esterno che per l'interno. Il marmo policromo riveste interamente il corpo della chiesa come una fasciatura che la ricopre in un abito fatto su misura. E l'interno riproduce la medesima foggia marmorea e ciò lo distingue dall'abito la cui stoffa interna differisce da quella esterna. Un bel soffitto a cassettoni, decorato con magnificente maestria, costituisce l'unica distinzione della struttura architettonica di Santa Maria dei miracoli. Tutto si perde nel marmo e tutto acquista valore nel marmo, ecco la sintesi per questa immaginifica chiesa veneziana.
Michele SoldovieriMichele Soldovieri
10
Exquisite! The only church in Venise covered in marble both outside and inside, apparently. Not huge, but so much to see; from the subtle use of the patterns of the marble, its colour palette, the proportions and rhythm throughout. Without mentioning the carving of bannisters and around the altar, the rich but elegant ceiling, etc... One of my favourite Venice church so far.
JMPJMP
20
We did not visit this Venetian Church. However the area where the Church is located is gorgeous😍 - like most places in Venice. Quiet Canals with the lone Gondola. Homes boasting beautiful Venetian windows with flowers. Locality is part of the Cannaregio district and close to Fondamente Nove - main transit point to Marco Polo Airport and Murano/Burano💛💚💙💜
Ali RehmanAli Rehman
30
The church, with its intriguing story and rich history, is one of the first Renaissance-style buildings in Venice. Designed by Lombardo, its remarkable use of marble makes it quite striking. Both the exterior and interior marble elements of the church impressed us. Overall, we found it to be a unique and worth-visiting church.
Murat YıkılmazMurat Yıkılmaz
30
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