Oratorio dei Crociferi

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Map 

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The Oratorio dei Crociferi was once part of a hospital, which was founded in 1268 by Doge Renier Zen for the relief of returning crusaders. Three centuries later it was enlarged by Doge Pasquale Cicogna ((1585-95) and became a hospice for the aged. The walls of the oratory are decorated with eight paintings illustrating the history of the hospital, the work of Palma il Giovane.
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There is a beautiful relief of the Virgin and Child over the south portal. ​

Oratorio dei Crociferi

Virgin and Child and Saint