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The little shrine fascinated me, Trev, so I did a bit of digging for information.
"This shrine to the Madonna is at the base of the Rialto Bridge, on the San Polo side. She's a bit worse for wear but there are always lots of flowers in front of her.
Venice Explorer has photos of this Madonna as part of the evidence for their campaign to save Venice from the effects of sulphur created by gas-powered boats. It's pretty incredible to see how much this Madonna has deteriorated since 1976.
They write: In these pages we document the state of the stonework - bricks, Istria stone, Verona marble, and generally all of the calcars - of Venice. As will be seen, the assault of sulphur is consuming stones at a rate that allows us no more time for hesitation and speculation as to the effect on the fabric of the city. It is happening before our eyes. Most of the damage is very recent."
The stone reliefs on the bridge depict the city’s patron saints St. Mark and St. Theodore and the Annuciation.
"This shrine to the Madonna is at the base of the Rialto Bridge, on the San Polo side. She's a bit worse for wear but there are always lots of flowers in front of her.
Venice Explorer has photos of this Madonna as part of the evidence for their campaign to save Venice from the effects of sulphur created by gas-powered boats. It's pretty incredible to see how much this Madonna has deteriorated since 1976.
They write: In these pages we document the state of the stonework - bricks, Istria stone, Verona marble, and generally all of the calcars - of Venice. As will be seen, the assault of sulphur is consuming stones at a rate that allows us no more time for hesitation and speculation as to the effect on the fabric of the city. It is happening before our eyes. Most of the damage is very recent."
The stone reliefs on the bridge depict the city’s patron saints St. Mark and St. Theodore and the Annuciation.
Thanks for that interesting info, Pamela 
Trev
Trev
Happy memories in these lovely images Trev.
More fine captures from Venice, Trev. Love 'em all.
Ray
Ray
Excellent set, Trev, it looks a fascinating place, and a great write-up.
Dave
Dave
