Santa Maria di Porto Salvo, Baroque church in Porto Salvo district, Gaeta, Italy.
Description
Santa Maria di Porto Salvo is a Baroque church in Gaeta featuring a rectangular nave with an extended presbytery and four side chapels. These chapels connect through passages that run along the interior.
History
In 1624 Francesco Santilli donated his property to the Augustinian Scalzi order, which led to the construction of the church and monastery. The complex became an important religious center for the surrounding community over the centuries.
Culture
The Madonna di Porto Salvo celebration takes place on the second Sunday of August, when a maritime procession carries the statue across the water. This feast connects the community to the sea and the district's role as a fishing area.
Practical
The church is located in Porto Salvo, the harbor district of Gaeta near the waterfront. Visitors can easily reach it on foot from the town center and nearby coastal areas.
Did you know?
The monastery attached to the church operated a public pharmacy until 1809 that served the local community. French laws forced its closure, after which the space was converted into residential rooms.
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