Santa Maria Maggiore, Venice

Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
45°26′6″N 12°19′1″E / 45.43500°N 12.31694°E / 45.43500; 12.31694
LocationSanta Croce, Venice
CountryItaly
Previous denominationCatholic Church (deconsecrated)
History
Foundedc. 1500
DedicationMary, mother of Jesus
Architecture
Architect(s)Tullio Lombardo
Administration
DiocesePatriarchate of Venice
ParishTolentini, Venice

Santa Maria Maggiore is a former Catholic church, now deconsecrated, in the sestiere of Santa Croce, Venice. The church, which was completed at the start of the 16th century, as part of a convent, was suppressed and deconsecrated during the decade of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. It has since has been used as a stable, and a tobacco warehouse, before forming part of the Santa Maria Maggiore prison.