The church of Santa Croce overlooked the Grand Canal while the apse overlooked the Rio dei Tolentini. The façade was severe and austere, composed of three notable portals, the largest of which, in particular, was remembered by the press of the time for its extraordinary beauty. The interior was not far behind, if we consider that nine altars were built and numerous relevant artists were commissioned, including Jacopo Palma the Younger, Jacopo Tintoretto, Andrea Vicentino, Leandro Bassano, Girolamo Pilotti. It was also the burial place of two doges, Domenico Morosini and Orio Mastropiero, whose
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