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131: 224: 888: 196: 25: 496: 231: 203: 360:... a project by Palladio both possible and datable to the mid-1570s, but neither the façade nor the interior of the church display characteristics which are unequivocally related to Palladio’s language, unless in an extremely clumsy and unfaithful version. 356:
points to a lack of contemporary documents and drawings confirming Palladio's involvement with the project and the fact that construction only started in 1581, one year after Palladio's death. They consider:
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The church is now only open on Sundays, and the Bauer Hotel has acquired the former convent and converted it into a 50-room luxury hotel – The Palladio.
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and flanked by two small bell towers. The church has a large dome with a
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The attribution to Andrea Palladio is not without controversy. The
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The interior is on the central plan. It houses works by Aliense,
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Piazza San Marco
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Province
Venice
Venice
Le Zitelle is located in Venice
Le Zitelle is located in Italy
Geographic coordinates
45°25′36″N 12°20′21″E / 45.4267°N 12.3391°E / 45.4267; 12.3391
Venice
Italy
Giudecca
Andrea Palladio
tympanum
roof lantern
Leandro Bassano
Palma il Giovane

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