Parish of Santa Maria Maddalena

historic church of Treviso, rebuilt after the bombing by allied planes in April 1943

Mystical place, in sweet prayer ... I think it has recently been restored

a real surprise that houses an altarpiece by Veronese and one from his school; place of peace

A little gem, hidden in the historic center of the beautiful Treviso. Recommended!

A church in the city area with no striking appearance but intense spirituality. On the walls, several extra large paintings to evaluate carefully, the atmosphere of a mystical time.

The church of Santa Maddalena is located in the historic center of Treviso. Unfortunately open only in the morning I assume, too bad, it will be for the next occasion. Date of my visit: 7/03/2020.

A little hidden, narrow in a small street, there is the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, it can be reached on foot from the Manzoni gate, where you find it at a crossroads after Piazzale Burchiellati, taking Via Casa di Ricovero. Following the suppression of the gerolamini, in 1772 the complex was assigned to the Ursulines. In 1810, the convent closed and the nearby parish church of San Bartolomeo closed, it was declared a branch of Santa Maria Maggiore. The monastery was instead used as a retirement home until 2012. Since 1925 it is in turn a parish. There are several sacred works kept inside. The main altarpiece is attributed to Veronese and his school, which represents the Resurrection of Jesus and the apparition of Mary Magdalene to whom this church is dedicated. To the left of the altarpiece buy San Gerolamo doctor of the church from which the Gerolamini Fathers builders of this sacred building inspired their religious service. On the right the portrait of Blessed Peter of Pisa, founder of the order. In the presbytery two large drapes tell of the resurrection of San Lazzaro and the dinner in the home of the Pharisee. The church was consecrated on June 6, 1588 and houses several works of art and faith. On the right of the altar the Crucifixion of Christ that Veronese performed as his last work. On the left side from the altar is the Virgin of Carmel and more recently the one dedicated to Saint Joseph. As a curiosity, to the left of the altar there is a strange casket with the Latin description "Reliquius SS.MM." that I really cannot explain, but it does not appear that the relics of the Saint are found in Treviso.

The small church adjacent to the retirement home is architecturally harmonious and well preserved. It is also worth a visit for the preserved works.