Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa, Venice

Name: Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
Address: Calle Seconda de la Fava, 5263, Venice, 30122, Italy
Telephone: +39 041 523 4645

#164 among attractions in Venice

Church, Mauro Codussi, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

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 disguised as a voluptuous woman¹. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1492 (532 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance, BaroqueCoordinates: 45°26'13"N, 12°20'28"E

Address

Calle Seconda de la Fava, 5263CastelloVenice 30122 Italy

Contact

+39 041 523 4645

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Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Horses of Saint Mark, St Mark's Basilica, Palazzo Trevisan Cappello, Santi Giovanni e Paolo.

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Monuments and statues
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Palace
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa?

Nearby attractions include Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Venice (1 min walk), Casa Venier, Venice (1 min walk), Pinacoteca Querini Stampalia, Venice (1 min walk), Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa:

Ferry

San Zaccaria F • Lines: 1, B (7 min walk)
San Zaccaria - Jolanda D (7 min walk)

Train

Venezia Santa Lucia (26 min walk)
Piazzale Roma (30 min walk)

Bus

Venezia B1 • Lines: 10, 19, 72 (27 min walk)
Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (28 min walk)

Tram

Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (28 min walk)