Chiesa vecchia

The Chiesa Vecchia stands at the foot of Monte Rosa, featuring Gothic architecture with an east-oriented apse and west-facing facade containing a wooden Virgin Mary sculpture.

Built in the second half of the 13th century, the church experienced multiple renovations after natural disasters, including a significant restoration in the early 16th century.

The church cemetery serves as a memorial ground for numerous alpinists, climbers, and writers, including Italian alpinist Damiano Marinelli and British scholar W. P. Ker.

Visitors can reach the church by following a small street next to the Tourist Information Center, with public parking available in central Macugnaga.

A 700-year-old linden tree stands adjacent to the church, serving as a community symbol despite its compromised structural condition requiring preservation measures.

Location: Macugnaga

GPS coordinates: 45.97087,7.96400

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:10