Castello in Venezia in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Venezia, Venetia, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Chiesa di S. Maria Formosa
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Church of St. Mary Formosa
Photographed by James Hulse, March 8, 2024
1. Chiesa di S. Maria Formosa / Church of St. Mary Formosa Marker
Fondata nel sec. VII
Ricostruita da M. Codussi nel 1492
Facciate del sec. XVI
Campanile del 1688
Opere di B. Vivarini, J. Palma il Vecchio, L. Bassano
J. Palma il Giovane, V. Catena, G. Lama
Founded in the 7th century
Rebuilt by M. Codussi in 1492
Facades from the 16th century
Bell tower from 1688
Works by B. Vivarini, J. Palma the Elder, L. Bassano,
J. Palma the Younger, V. Catena, G. Lama
Erected by Municipality of Venice.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1492.
Location. 45° 26.224′ N, 12° 20.447′ E. Marker is in Venezia, Veneto (Venetia), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Venezia. It is in Castello. It is at the intersection of Fondamenta Santa Maria Formosa and Calle del Mondo Novo, on the left when traveling south on Fondamenta Santa Maria Formosa. The marker is located at the west entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Venezia, Veneto 30122, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
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Also see . . . Santa Maria Formosa. Wikipedia
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 woman.(Submitted on February 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 8, 2024
2. Church of St. Mary Formosa
The marker is located at the left side of the entrance to the church
Photographed by James Hulse, March 8, 2024
3. The north entrance to the Church of St. Mary Formosa
Photographed by James Hulse, March 8, 2024
4. Artwork at the entrance to the bell tower
Photographed by James Hulse, March 8, 2024
5. The view of the west facade of the Church and marker from across the canal
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
