Santa Maria della Grazie, Gothic Catholic church and shrine in Varallo Sesia, Italy
The church contains a central hall for friars, accessed through three round arches, with two lateral passages leading to separate chapels.
Built between 1486 and 1493 under the direction of Padre Bernardo Caimi, the church marks the beginning of the Sacro Monte construction period.
The interior walls display an extensive fresco cycle by Gaudenzio Ferrari from 1531, depicting twenty scenes from the life of Jesus.
The religious complex includes a Franciscan convent, currently managed by the Suore Missionarie di Gesù Eterno Sacerdote since 1953.
Ferrari's frescoes span 82 square meters, with the Crucifixion scene positioned centrally as the main narrative element of the artistic program.
Location: Varallo Sesia
Inception: 15 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.81755,8.25260
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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