Santa Margherita, Venice

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Santa Margherita, Venice (Italy)
Basic information
Location Venice, Italy
Geographic coordinates 45°26′06″N12°19′27″E / 45.435086°N 12.324154°E / 45.435086; 12.324154 Coordinates: 45°26′06″N12°19′27″E / 45.435086°N 12.324154°E / 45.435086; 12.324154
Affiliation Roman Catholic
Province Venice

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