Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato

Santi Maria e Donato, on the Island of Murano, is one of the oldest religious buildings in the lagoon. The foundation of the church dates back to the "saulniers" era, around the 7th century. The name of Santo Donato was added in 1125, after the saint's relics were brought back from Cephalonia. The church was restored by the American Committee Save Venice during the 1970s.