Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore

Abbey of San Giorgio Maggiore

Alternative Names

San Zorzi Mazór

Giorgio Cini Foundation

Date

founded 982; rebuilt 1559-1671

Parts

Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore

Work Type

Notes

Complex has housed the Giorgio Cini Foundation since 1951.

References

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view of altar and organ
side altar with painting by Leandro Bassano
side altar with painting by Leandro Bassano
detail: side altar
detail: side altar, bust and dedication
detail: side altar, bust and dedication
detail: side altar with Madonna
detail: statue of Madonna
detail: side altar with painting “Martyrdom of Saints”
detail: side altar with painting
view across aisle into side chapel
detail: side altar with painting “Risen Christ and Saint Andrew with Morosini Family”
side altar
detail: side altar with painting “Madonna Enthroned with Saints”
view towards main altar
main altar
detail: sculpture of angel on main altar
detail: central sculpture on main altar
Interior: Altar