Tempio della Beata Vergine del Soccorso known as "La Rotonda" (Temple of the Blessed Virgin of Succour)

The monument is a symbol of the town. Officially named after the Visitation of Mary, it is known as "La Rotonda" owing to its octagonal shape.
Designed by Francesco Zamberlan from Bassano del Grappa, architect for the magistrate of Acque di Venezia who collaborated with Andrea Palladio, its construction began on October 13 th 1594, in the presence of Bishop Lorenzo Laureti and the city authorities.

The interior is characterised by majestic Baroque decorations, made up of spectacular teleri (canvases) by the most relevant painters form Veneto of the 17 th century, including Francesco Maffei and Antonio Zanchi. The whole building is enriched by sculptures and decorative elements such as the golden wooden altar by Giovanni Caracchio (1607), the organ by Gaetano Callido (1767) and the frescoed ceiling by Vittorio Bressanin (1887). The 57-metre-high bell tower is by Baldassarre Longhena (1773).

ADDRESS
Piazza XX Settembre, 37, 45100 Rovigo RO

CONTACTS
Phone no: +39 0425 206206
E-mail: info@tempiolarotonda.it

OPENING TIMES
- Monday: closed
- Tuesday-Wednesday: 2:30 PM-6:00 PM
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM and 2:30 PM-6:00 PM
Visitors are not allowed in during church services and concerts.
Sunday religious services are temporarily suspended.

ENTRANCE
Full price: € 3,00
Reduced price: € 2,00 School groups, children between the ages of 6 and 18, groups of at least 20 people, carers of people with disabilities or groups of at least 20 people, young people in civil service, associations/affiliated organizations.
Free: Residents of Rovigo, children up to the age of 6, people with disabilities, tour guides equipped with licenses, journalists and publicists with license.

GROUPS AND GUIDED TOURS
Only upon reservation

WEBSITE
https://www.tempiolarotonda.it/