San Michele in Isola
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San Michele in Isola is a church in Venice, Italy, located on the island with the same name housing the cemetery of the city. It was built in the 1460s.
Designed by the architect Mauro Codussi, the church is built entirely in white Istrian stone, San Michele is the first example of Renaissance church in Venice. The interior has a nave and two aisles, with precious decorations. The design was influential in Venice.
Next to the main façade is the Cappella Emiliani (1530). On the other side is the Cloister of the 15th century, from which the cemetery can be accessed.
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