

Church of Santa Maria Formosa (Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa) Tours and Tickets
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Built in the late 15th century on the site of a 7th-century church, the Church of Santa Maria Formosa (Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa) showcases Italian Renaissance architecture. The church is famed for its double façade, domed white marble roof, and bell tower. As for the name, legend says Saint Magnus saw a vision of a shapely (in Latinformosa) Mary, telling him to build a church.
Calle Seconda de la Fava, 5263, Venice, Veneto, 30122
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