CHURCH OF ZITELLE - Sestiere of Dorsoduro, Giudecca, XVI sec. -

Real name of this place is Santa Maria della Presentazione and the complex joins the church, the ancient convent and the orphan's institute famous since the eighteenth century for the lace's production. The classical influences on the facade proves the partecipation of Andrea Palladio to the first project, brought it to a conclusion by Jacopo Bozzetto in the 1586. The imposing main dome leans in the inner part of the church on great Corinthian columns making it agree with the church's remake of the eighteenth century. Zitelle's temple keeps a precious work by Jacopo Palma il Giovane (L'orazione nell'orto) and on the main altar La Presentazione della Vergine al Tempio, a work of uncertain attribution among Francesco and Leandro Bassano.

 

Points of interest to visit

Church of SAN GIORGIO MAGGIORE

Church of SALUTE

Church of REDENTORE

Scuola Grande dei Carmini

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