Madonna
della Salute
The Madonna della Salute is probably the least “touristy” of the
Venetian festivities and evokes strong religious feelings among the city’s
inhabitants. The holiday is, like the Redentore, in memory of another bout of
pestilence, which lasted for two years from 1630- 31, and the subsequent vow by
the Doge to obtain the intercession of the Virgin Mary. Even today, thousands
of inhabitants visit the main altar of the imposing Salute Church on November
21 to give thanks, and a strong symbolic tie remains between the city and the
Virgin Mary.
More info: www.comune.venezia.it
