Santa Maria della Salute

The popular La Salute Church is one of the most photographed and easily recognisable churches in Venice. Santa Maria Della Salute honors the Virgin Mary and marks the southern entrance to the Grand Canal. As you circle around the octagonal basilica, you can appreciate a number of extraordinary sculptures, scrolls, volutes and Corinthian pillars.
The octagonal shape of La Salute isn’t random; it symbolises the eight-pointed star related to the Virgin Mary. The enormous interior, which represents the Virgin’s blessed womb, is a masterpiece in its own right and is decorated by leading Venetian artists of the time. Some of the finest works of art created by Titian and Tintoretto are located here. To experience the Santa Maria Della Salute at its best, try to attend mass or a free concert that takes place in the church.