Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata, Renaissance minor basilica in Parma, Italy
The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata features a Greek cross floor plan with four semicircular apses and multiple chapels at the corners.
The church construction began in 1521 under architects Bernardino and Giovan Francesco Zaccagni, with Antonio da Sangallo the Younger designing the dome between 1526 and 1527.
Francesco Mazzola decorated the arch over the high altar between 1533 and 1539, while Bernardino Gatti painted the Assumption of Mary in the dome.
The sanctuary opens daily from 7:30 AM to noon and 3 PM to 6:30 PM, offering free admission to visitors throughout the entire building.
The church stands on the site of a former oratory that contained a miraculous image of Saint John the Baptist within a fenced area, leading to the name Steccata.
Location: Parma
Inception: 14 century
Architects: Bernardino Zaccagni, Antonio da Sangallo the Younger
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, baroque architecture
Address: via Garibaldi 5 ‒ Parma (PR)
Website: http://santuari.it/steccata
GPS coordinates: 44.80250,10.32750
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:59
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