Tempio Votivo della Pace

It was built between 1925 and 1935 by the architect Giuseppe Torres. The War Memorial is the last major religious building constructed in the lagoon area, and it was designed to express the Venetians' gratitude that the city escaped serious damage during World War I, especially the bombing of 27 February 1918. The large green dome on the church's copper structure is one of the first landmarks visitors see, thanks to its location next to the vaporetto stop. It was done sometime between 1925 and 1935 by the designer Giuseppe Torres. The military tribute is the last significant austere structure built in the lagoon area, and it was conceived to express the Venetians' appreciation that the city emerged from World War I without significant damage, especially the siege of 27 February 1918. The huge green arch atop the church's copper structure is one of the main tourist sights guests see, thanks to its location next to the Vaporetto station.