Santuario della Madonna d'Appari

The sanctuary stands between a rocky wall and the Raiale stream, featuring a rectangular facade with a bell gable containing three openings.

Local inhabitants constructed the shrine in the 13th century after shepherdess Maddalena Chiaravalle reported seeing the Virgin Mary in this location.

The interior walls display frescoes from the 16th and 17th centuries depicting scenes from both the Old and New Testament in a comic-strip style.

The sanctuary reopened to visitors in October 2011 following restoration work after damage sustained during the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake.

The building incorporates a natural rock formation, with its presbytery following the irregular shape of the cliff face behind the altar.

Location: L’Aquila

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: SS17bis, Paganica - 67100 L'Aquila AQ 67100 67100

GPS coordinates: 42.36737,13.47997

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:50