Sestiere Cannaregio
Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Church of Saint Mary of Miracles
Marble church housing the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.
Rialto (8-min walk)
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Standard admission is €3.50. Free entrance with the Chorus pass or with the official city pass.
Highlights
Father & sons
The church was designed, built and decorated by Pietro Lombardo, his sons Tullio and Antonio and their workshop.
The "marble church"
According to legend, they creatively repurposed the marbles that were supposedly leftover from the construction of Basilica di San Marco.
From a painting to a church
The painting of Virgin Mary in the high altar dates from around 1409 and was originally for private use. Later, it was exhibited in a votive niche where it allegedly performed miracles, inspiring the construction of the church on the same site.
Ceiling
Each of the 52 wooden coffered ceiling panels depicts a vibrant portrait of a saint or prophet dressed as a Venetian from the 1400s.
Why visit
The church's exquisite polychrome marble panels and sculptures are sure to leave you in awe. Once inside, you'll quickly understand why it's sometimes called a 'renaissance jewelry box.'
In Common
Pietro Lombardo
Aided by his sons, he sculpted many Venetian tombs during the late 15th century, including the Monument of Doge Mocenigo inside Santi Giovanni e Paolo.
Free Admission with
Chorus Pass
Gain entry to this church and all the additional 18 on the Chorus circuit with a single, exceptional value ticket.
Official City Pass
Includes the Chorus pass and offers cost-effective, direct entry to 12 other top spots, including Palazzo Ducale.
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