Santa Giustina, Venice

Santa Giustina di Venezia is a deconsecrated, former Roman Catholic church building in the sestiere of Castello, Venice.

Church of Santa Giustina
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
ProvinceVenice
Year consecrateddeconsecrated
Location
LocationVenice, Italy
Shown within Venice
Santa Giustina, Venice (Italy)
Geographic coordinates
Architecture
Architect(s)Baldassare Longhena
TypeChurch
StyleBaroque
Completed1677

History

It was initially rebuilt in the second half of the 15th century by Augustinian nuns. The Convent was suppressed in 1896. The façade is garlanded with Istrian marble, and was initially commissioned by the procurator of St. Mark, Giovanni Soranzo, who asked Baldassare Longhena to design and rebuild the church in a Baroque-style in 1636-77.

References

  • Rizzoli guide, The Treasures of Venice (2004) Antonio Manno.
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