Church of Saint Mary of Miracles

Designed by Pietro Lombardo and his sons, this exquisite church is a breathtaking display of polychrome marble panels and intricate sculptures. Inside, the narrow, tall nave leads to a raised altar housing a beautiful painting of the Virgin Mary. Don't forget to look up at the vaulted ceiling, adorned with 52 vivid portraits of saints and prophets pictured as Venetians from the 1400s. A definite must-see for anyone visiting Venice. Entry is €3.50, but it's free with the Chorus pass or official city pass, making it even more accessible.

Santa Maria dei Miracoli – A Hidden Gem in Venice Nestled in the heart of Venice, Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a true architectural gem, often overshadowed by the more famous landmarks of the city, yet one of its most stunning churches. Known for its pristine white marble façade, this small but beautifully decorated church is a masterpiece of Venetian Renaissance architecture. Opening Times & Tickets • Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. • Admission is 3€ for adults and free for residents of Venice. Why You Should Visit The church’s exquisite white marble exterior gleams in the Venetian sunlight, with delicate carvings and detailed reliefs that make it stand out from other buildings in the city. Inside, the interior is equally breathtaking, with a series of elegant marble altars and frescoes by some of the era’s most talented artists. One of the church’s most notable features is the decorative marble floors, arranged in intricate patterns that complement the simplicity and elegance of the space. The church’s relatively small size gives it an intimate, almost serene feel, making it a peaceful retreat away from the bustling crowds. Santa Maria dei Miracoli is also known for its connection to the Miracle of the Madonna, which led to its construction in the late 15th century. Whether you’re an art lover, history buff, or just seeking a tranquil place to reflect, this church offers a unique and beautifully serene experience. Highly recommended – 5/5!

Worth paying for the entrance! Extraordinary, beautiful. Only of the kind in Venice. All walls inside are covered with marble.

The church, with its intriguing story and rich history, is one of the first Renaissance-style buildings in Venice. Designed by Lombardo, its remarkable use of marble makes it quite striking. Both the exterior and interior marble elements of the church impressed us. Overall, we found it to be a unique and worth-visiting church.

Exquisite! The only church in Venise covered in marble both outside and inside, apparently. Not huge, but so much to see; from the subtle use of the patterns of the marble, its colour palette, the proportions and rhythm throughout. Without mentioning the carving of bannisters and around the altar, the rich but elegant ceiling, etc... One of my favourite Venice church so far.

Beautiful marble interior, definitely worth the few euros.

Magnificent church both outside and inside. Awaken awe and some peace in us. This is one of those churches in which is immediately felt that something special. The church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a truly special church, both from a historical-artistic point of view, and from a sentimental point of view for the Venetians. The church is not big, but it is significant and there is so much to see. Santa Maria dei Miracoli is striking above all for the elegant facade covered with marble which, as they say, seem to come from what remained after the construction of the Basilica of San Marco. Unlike all the other churches in the city, the result of numerous overlapping styles, the church of the Miracles has come to us practically intact, founded much more recently than the others, it was designed, built and decorated by a single artist and his workshop , perhaps in a single stage or at most in two very close stages. The church was built between 1481 and 1489 on commission by Angelo Amadi to house an image of the "Virgin and Child between two Saints" which he owned and which was said to be miraculous. The façade is so impressive that you can't take your eyes off it. The façade, with the original semicircular front decorated with rose windows, made of two orders of porticoes carved in marble, and the cylindrical roof, perfectly enclose the volume of the church. The interior, very coherent with the exterior, has a single nave, with a raised presbytery and richly decorated with precious carved marbles. On the altar there is the famous Madonna and Child, considered miraculous, the work of Zanino di Pietro (15th century). The dome in the pendentives shows the effigies of the four Evangelists, probably works by Pietro Lombardo himself, like the splendid perforated transenna of the presbytery. For us, visiting this church was a special experience.

Beautiful church,place you need to visite if you come to Venice.Ticket is 5 euros per person for entry.Either you belive or not,object is very very beautiful

Santa Maria dei Miracoli is a very uniquely designed church. I did not see any rounded roof churches when I was in Italy. I liked the marble mixed with the yellowish detail. The color really stood out. The details were not a impressive as other churches but it was still nice to see. I liked that it was built right on the canal.