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The Santa Maria della Salute welcomes visitors from the water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 1493, Marino Sanudo counted 137 churches spread throughout <\/span>Venice <\/span><\/a>and the surrounding islands. The Italian historian wasn\u2019t far off from the contemporary census, with over 118 recorded churches on the mainland and 23 found on the Lagoon Islands. It\u2019s remarkable to think that a city built on water could withstand so many extravagant buildings and churches, but they remain to this day as proof of humankind\u2019s resilience and ingenuity. Spend the day in Venice with<\/span> AESU<\/span><\/a>, and discover the most famous churches of the region! <\/span><\/p>\n

Basilica San Marco <\/span><\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to be a religious person to appreciate the intricate beauty of Saint Mark\u2019s Basilica. Originally the chapel of the Doge, Saint Mark\u2019s is now known as the most prominent cathedral church in Venice. Complete with gilded ground mosaics, a jewel-encrusted altar screen, and endless yards of tiny Murano glass tiles, the Basilica of Saint Mark is a sight to behold for any traveler. <\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari <\/span><\/h2>\n

Also known as the Frari, the Santa Gloriosa dei Frari, is located in the heart of the San Polo district of Venice. Don\u2019t be fooled by this gothic church\u2019s simple exterior. The Frari is home to several Renaissance masterpieces, including the last remaining wooden rood screen in the city. Perhaps the most striking element of the Frari is the 16th-century painting of the \u201cAssumption of the Virgin,\u201d which towers 24 feet above the altar! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa Maria della Salute <\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to enter the Piazza San Marco from the water, the dome of the Santa Maria della Salute is likely the first image you will see. The massive white stone facade features richly decorated statues, complex columns, and Baroque scrolls. One of the most important painters of the Venice Renaissance, Titian, covered the interior ceilings with bold and colorful paintings of biblical scenes. Visitors can spend the entire day admiring both the exterior and interior craftsmanship. <\/span><\/p>\n

Madonna dell\u2019Orto<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Madonna dell\u2019Orto was Tintoretto\u2019s most beloved church, and the Italian painter filled the interior with his work. Built during the first half of the 14th century, the church hosts an impressive art collection, as well as the tomb of Tintoretto and his family. During the building of the church, an unfinished statue of the Madonna laid in the garden and was said to glow during the evening, working miracles on those who passed by!<\/span><\/p>\n

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