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This site was once the island of Sant'Elena, which was not then accessible by foot from the city; it now represents the east end of Venice. The first chapel at this location was built by
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Of the adjacent convent, only part of the cloister and the central well head remain. The buildings now house a foundation dedicated to world peace.
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The original bell-tower, built in 1558, had been razed in the early 19th century. The main altarpiece is a copy of that found in the Church of
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