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Santa Giustina, Venice

Coordinates: 45°26′17″N 12°20′46″E / 45.43806°N 12.34611°E / 45.43806; 12.34611
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Church of Santa Giustina
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
ProvinceVenice
Year consecrateddeconsecrated
Location
LocationVenice, Italy
Santa Giustina, Venice is located in Venice
Santa Giustina, Venice
Shown within Venice
Santa Giustina, Venice is located in Italy
Santa Giustina, Venice
Santa Giustina, Venice (Italy)
Geographic coordinates45°26′17″N 12°20′46″E / 45.43806°N 12.34611°E / 45.43806; 12.34611
Architecture
Architect(s)Baldassare Longhena
TypeChurch
StyleBaroque
Completed1677

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

History

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It was initially rebuilt in the second half of the 15th century by Augustinian nuns. The Convent was suppressed[clarification needed] 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

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