Santa Maria del Sasso

Santa Maria del Sasso features a central nave with a transept, deep choir, and a distinct tempietto housing the Madonna and Child fresco by Bicci di Lorenzo.

The initial structure emerged in 1347 following reports of a white dove remaining on a rock for a month, leading to the construction of the first oratory in 1348.

Lorenzo de Medici commissioned the current Renaissance building in 1486, with architect Giuliano da Maiano designing its harmonious architectural elements and proportions.

The sanctuary contains multiple artistic treasures, including a polychrome terracotta altarpiece of Christ and John the Baptist by Giovanni della Robbia.

The crypt holds the Madonna del Buio wooden statue from the early 15th century, attributed to the Florentine school and likely created by Andrea Cavalcanti.

Location: Bibbiena

Inception: 15 century

Architects: Giuliano da Sangallo

Architectural style: Renaissance

GPS coordinates: 43.70021,11.82948

Latest update: March 24, 2025 22:17