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Basilica di Santa Maria della SalutevsSan Giorgio Maggiore
Both are recommended by expert writers. Overall, San Giorgio Maggiore is the choice of most professionals compared to Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. San Giorgio Maggiore is ranked #7 in Venice with praise from 6 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Let's Go and Frommer's.
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
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Lonely Planet
Time Out
Let's Go
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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Frommer's
Independent
Fondamenta Salute 30123 Venezia Italy
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Fodor's "The most iconic landmark of the Grand Canal, La Salute (as this church is commonly called) is most unforgettably viewed from the Riva degli Schiavoni at sunset." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A monumental sigh of relief, this splendid domed church was commissioned by Venice’s plague survivors as thanks for salvation." Full review
Time Out "This magnificent Baroque church, queening it over the entrance of the Grand Canal, is almost as recognisable an image of Venice as St Mark's or the Rialto bridge." Full review
Let's Go "Paintings by Tintoretto and Titian highlight the interior of the church, whose gorgeous, sweeping arches and fabulous gold altarpieces are sure to keep you in good spirits and good health." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This flamboyant church at the mouth of the Grand Canal—all round exterior, vast dome, and scalloped flourishes around the roof—is one of Venice's landmarks." Full review
Afar Magazine "A walk from the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute to the Chiesa di San Sebastiano is one of my favorites because it all happens in the Dorsoduro neighbourhood and takes less than an hour" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "What’s this place all about?
With its off-kilter bell tower and simple brick exterior, Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, a small, 7th-century church, doesn't look like much from the outside." Full review
Frommer's "Generally referred to as "La Salute," this crown jewel of 17th-century baroque architecture proudly reigns at a commercially and aesthetically important point." Full review
Independent "Its domes and spires still grace many a postcard, but tourists rarely venture inside to appreciate the art and frescoed ceilings."
San Giorgio Maggiore Fodor's Frommer's Time Out
Michelin Guide Frommer's Let's Go Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's Lonely Planet
Isola San Giorgio Maggiore, 30124 Venice
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Fodor's "There's been a church on this island since the 8th century, with a Benedictine monastery added in the 10th century." Full review
Frommer's "This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore." Full review
Time Out "This unique spot cried out for a masterpiece. Palladio provided it." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is not on the main tourist circuit and this is part of its charm." Full review
Frommer's "This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore... two epic paintings by an elderly Tintoretto,." Full review
Let's Go "Designed by Palladio, the dome’s intimidating height will astonish you, yet the simplicity of the structure will calm you in this cool refuge from the heat." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Tell me: What’s this place all about?The main attraction on San Giorgio Maggiore, a small island next to Giudecca, is the church designed by Andrea Palladio, which has a bell tower with..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Admire the Tintorettos in the vast church below, then take the elevator to the top of the belltower on this island monastery. From here, you'll have spectacular views of Venice"
Venice Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
Frommer's "To impose a classical front on the traditional church structure, Palladio designed two interlocking facades, with repeating triangles, rectangles, and columns that are harmoniously proportioned." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Solar eclipses are only marginally more dazzling than Palladio's white Istrian marble facade." Full review
