Madonna del Pozzo, Renaissance sanctuary in Empoli, Italy.
The Madonna del Pozzo sanctuary stands as a Renaissance religious building featuring a single nave with barrel vaulting and a three-sided portico supported by Tuscan columns.
Built in 1621 by architect Andrea Bonistalli, the sanctuary preserves a miraculous 15th-century fresco that survived the devastating fire of 1523 that destroyed the surrounding inn.
The sanctuary serves as a center of Marian devotion for the local community and represents an important example of Tuscan religious architecture integrated with regional spiritual traditions.
Located in Empoli's Piazza della Vittoria, the sanctuary remains open for religious services and welcomes visitors interested in Renaissance art and regional pilgrimage sites throughout the year.
The sanctuary houses a 1445 fresco by Stefano d'Antonio Vanni depicting the Madonna with Child and Saints that miraculously remained intact during a major fire in the 16th century.
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