Back to Venice itself now, but with a Torcello connection. This incredibly beautiful and ornate shrine is in Camp San Giacomo dall' Orio, next to one of the bridges that exits the campo.
There's a small plaque next to the shrine that says that the icon inside is a copy of a statue of the Madonna con Bambino found in the church of Santa Fosca on Torcello. It's unusual for a shrine to have a sign like this. I love the blue/green marble on the sides of this tabernacle.
There is a box for alms below the shrine.
Comments (5)
Che bello!! I don't remember seeing this one. It's beautiful! I'll mark it down in my carnet for the next trip.
Have a nice week Annie!
Posted by AnnaLivia | February 23, 2010 4:37 PM
Posted on February 23, 2010 16:37
Hi Annie, such a lovely shrine and so beautiful. Now that I think back, you are so right. I don't remember seeing shrines with a sign like that next to it.
Thanks so much for sharing your photos Annie. Have a great week.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 24, 2010 12:59 AM
Posted on February 24, 2010 00:59
I'm still reading your interesting post on Venice fountains. You are prolific. Once again, thanks for sharing. m
Posted by menehune | February 24, 2010 9:12 AM
Posted on February 24, 2010 09:12
Hi Annie, I remember being struck by this shrine as well, when I was in Venice last June. It really is lovely, with the beautiful marble along the sides.
Great photos!
Posted by sandrac | February 24, 2010 11:31 AM
Posted on February 24, 2010 11:31
What a beautiful shrine! Thanks for sharing, Annie.
Posted by Candi | February 25, 2010 2:57 PM
Posted on February 25, 2010 14:57