Overview
Built as a votive offering after the plague that struck Venice in 1630, this baroque church was designed by Baldassare Longhena, begun in 1631, and completed in 1687. Its octagonal plan topped by a huge dome defines the skyline at the Grand Canal's mouth, and the interior holds works by Titian and Tintoretto. Every November 21, the Feast of the Salute, a temporary pontoon bridge lets visitors walk across the Grand Canal to it. Entry to the church is free; the sacristy charges a small fee.
Travel Tips
Pair it with a Dorsoduro walk across the Accademia Bridge, and enjoy the night view from St. Mark's Square across the water.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Venice, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Italy on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Santa Maria della Salute
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Doge's Palace
The ornate Gothic palace of the Doges, the rulers of the Venetian Republic.
📍 558m away
St Mark's Basilica
Venice's iconic Byzantine-style basilica famed for its gold mosaics.
📍 575m away
Bridge of Sighs
A 17th-century Baroque bridge connecting the Doge's Palace to the old prison.
📍 622m away
Ca' Rezzonico
An 18th-century Grand Canal palace now housing the Museum of 18th-Century Venice.
📍 867m away
Ca' d'Oro
The most ornate Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, nicknamed the 'House of Gold'.
📍 1.1km away
Things to Do in Venice
Gondola Ride
Glide through Venice's small canals and Grand Canal aboard an iconic gondola for 30 minutes. About EUR 80-120 per gondola (up to 5)
Carnival Mask-Making Workshop
Craft and paint your own Carnival mask in the city that invented them. About EUR 40-60
Lagoon Island Hopping (Burano-Murano-Torcello)
Day boat tour visiting Burano, Murano, and Torcello, with glass demonstrations and the Lace Museum. About EUR 25-45