Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Vicenza

Name: Church of Santa Maria dei Servi
Address: Piazza della Biade, 23, Vicenza, 36100, Italy
Telephone: +39 0444 543812

#52 among attractions in Vicenza

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Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Vicenza

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Santa Maria in Foro detta dei Servi is a church in Vicenza located in Piazza Biade, a small square adjacent to Piazza dei Signori. Its construction was begun in the early fifteenth century by the order of the Servants of Mary. The portal of the church was executed by the workshop at which Andrea Palladio worked at the beginning of his career and may constitute one of his very first works.

In 1810 the parish was moved here from the Romanesque-Gothic church of St. Michael which stood at the Oratory of St. Nicholas of Tolentino. The church of St. Michael, erected about 1264, was entrusted to the Augustinians and then destroyed in 1812. This church was rich in altarpieces.

The present construction of the Church of Santa Maria in Foro was begun on the pre-existing factory after 1404, the year Vicenza came under the rule of the Republic of Venice.

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, miracles related to St. Philip Benizi occurred in the cloister of Santa Maria dei Servi in 1319.

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria dei ServiArchitectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°32'51"N, 11°32'53"E

Address

Piazza della Biade, 23Vicenza 36100 Italy

Contact

+39 0444 543812

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Santa Maria dei Servi?

Nearby attractions include Torre Bissara, Vicenza (2 min walk), Palazzo del Monte di Pietà, Vicenza (2 min walk), Chiesa di San Vincenzo, Vicenza (2 min walk), Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of Santa Maria dei Servi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Santa Maria dei Servi:

Bus

Via Giuriolo • Lines: E47 (3 min walk)
Piazza Matteotti • Lines: 1, 2, 5, 7 (3 min walk)

Train

Vicenza (14 min walk)