Santa Maria Formosa
Sight in Venice, Veneto, Italy
Santa Maria Formosa, formally The Church of the Purification of Mary, is a church in Venice, northern Italy. It was erected in 1492 under the design by Renaissance architect Mauro Codussi. It lies on the site of a previous church dating from the 7th century, which, according to tradition, was one of the eight founded by San Magno, bishop of Oderzo. The name "formosa" relates to an alleged appearance of the Holy Virgin disgu... (read more on Wikipedia)
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Hotels/Accommodations nearby
- Hotel Scandinavia (40 m)
- B&B San Firmino (40 m)
- Charming House iQs (50 m)
- Locanda Ca' Formosa (60 m)
- Hotel Locanda Canal (60 m)
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