Santa Maria della Salute Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is an octagonal Catholic minor basilica and votive church in Venice, dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. Designed by architect Baldassarre Longhena using Istrian stone, the 70 m long building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features baroque architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The church is open from 08:30 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:30, though it does not offer wheelchair access. Travelers can reach the site from Venice Marco Polo Airport, which is 8 km away, or travel from Rome, which is 394 km from the area.
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when daily highs are between 7 °C and 8 °C. September is the rainiest month with 100 mm of rain, while January and February are the driest with 43 mm. Nearby attractions within 0.5 km include St Mark's Campanile and Gallerie dell'Accademia. The Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and the Bridge of Sighs are all located within 0.6 km of the church in Venice.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 43 | 55 | 75 | 77 | 91 | 65 | 84 | 100 | 98 | 87 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
