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For some, this place of worship is considered to be Antonio Vivaldi's church in memory of the famous musician and violinist who gave music and singing lessons to the young daughters of Choro.
Considering the elegant choir lofts, the concerts given by the great composer were certainly particularly evocative and exciting.

The church was rebuilt around the middle of the 18th century on a design by Giorgio Massari and dedicated to Santa Maria della Visitazione.

The initial project approached the Palladian project of the Chiesa delle Zitelle on Giudecca, also dedicated to the assistance of orphaned girls. The project was intended to carry out both the religious function and the concert hall function. In the mid-eighteenth century - for its consecration - a huge concert was held with the most authoritative artists of the time.

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