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San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th-century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, northern Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio, and built between 1566 and 1610. The church is a basilica in the classical Renaissance style and its brilliant white marble gleams above the blue water of the lagoon opposite the Piazzetta di San Marco and forms the focal point of the view from every part of the Riva degli Schiavoni. The two-pediment façade renders a dramatic backdrop for the viewers standing across the river on Piazza San Marco. San Giorgio Maggiore is vital to the history and observance of Venice for its rich history and unique setting.[1]
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Church of San Giorgio Maggiore | |
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![]() Church of San Giorgio Maggiore | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic |
District | Patriarchate of Venice |
Leadership | Benedictine monks |
Location | |
Location | Venice |
Geographic coordinates | 45.4293°N 12.3433°E / 45.4293; 12.3433 |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Andrea Palladio |
Completed | 1610 |
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