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11/21/2009 - 11/21/2009Festa della Madonna della Salute
Venice,
Italy
The magnificent, domed church of Salute was built by decree to commemorate a great plague which lasted for two years, from 1630-31. The city was delivered thanks to the intercession of the Virgin Mary and each November the event is remembered in a special service and celebrations. A votive bridge is erected from San Marco to the long arm of Dorsoduro on which the Salute is situated. A temporary pontoon, it allows thousands of townsfolk and visitors to cross the water on the day, to give thanks at the church and to light a candle for good health. On the day of the Madonna della Salute the people of Venice prepare a customary dish of castradina, from a traditional mutton-based recipe.
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Santa Maria della Salute
Dorsoduro
Venice, Italy
Getting there:
The arm of the island southwest of San Marco, reached by water bus (vaporetti) or on foot during festival by pontoon connecting San Moise and Santa Maria del Giglio.
Contact Information:
Municipality of Venice
APT N 15
Castello 4421
Venice
Veneto
30122
Italy
Telephone: +39 41 529 8711.
Email: manifestazioni.turismo@comune.venezia.it
Website: http://english.comune.venezia.it
