Church of St. Raphael Angel (Angelo Raffaele)
Churches in Venice - Dorsoduro
According to tradition, this church was one of the eight churches founded in Venice by San Magno, Bishop of Oderzo. The church also suffered for fires in 889, 1106 and 1149, each times being rebuilt. At the beginning of the 17th century (1618) the edifice was in poor conditions, and reconstructed by Contino. Works were finished in 1743-1749.
The church plan is on the Greek cross, with tha façade facing the channel with the same name.
Guardi's masterpiece, the story of Tobias and his guardian angel Raffaele is recounted over the organ loft, and their sculptures are in the niche over the entrance portal.
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