Santa Maria della Salute
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Santa Maria della Salute is a prominent Roman Catholic church in Venice, Italy, located at the entrance to the Grand Canal. It was built as a votive offering after the city was delivered from a devastating plague in 1630-1631.12
The church's design, by architect Baldassare Longhena, features a distinctive octagonal plan and large domes, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, to whom the church is dedicated. Its construction was completed in 1682. The basilica's white marble facade and grand domes are a significant landmark in Venice, and it remains an integral part of the city's character and religious life, particularly during the annual Festa della Madonna della Salute.132
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