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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detail: sculpture on interior pediment of altar surrounding Martyrdom of St. Stephen
detail: sculpture on interior pediment of altar surrounding Martyrdom of St. Stephen
detail: sculpture of angel on main altar
detail: sculpture of angel on main altar