Santa Maria della Valle, Catholic church in Messina, Italy.
Santa Maria della Valle stands three miles outside Messina along the crossing path of the Peloritani mountains at the foot of San Rizzo hills.
Founded during the Byzantine era, the church received royal chapel status in 1168 under King William II of Sicily, who granted special privileges.
The church interior features three naves with cross vaults, polystyle pillars, and capitals decorated with plant motifs from different artistic influences.
The church building underwent extensive restoration work between 1951 and 1955 by the Superintendence of Fine Arts to preserve its structure.
The exterior displays Sicilian Gothic architecture with defensive elements, including crenellated walls and an ogival portal with decorated windows.
Location: Messina
Website: https://cistercensi.info/abbazie/abbazie.php?ab=1165
GPS coordinates: 38.21282,15.51463
Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:07
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