Santa Maria della Misericordia, Baroque basilica in Macerata, Italy
The Santa Maria della Misericordia features a single nave connecting to a presbytery with an elliptical ceiling supported by ornate marble columns.
The initial structure emerged in 1447 as a municipal response to the plague, with subsequent reconstruction in 1497 and major renovations by Luigi Vanvitelli between 1736-1741.
The basilica houses a significant 16th-century painting depicting the Madonna della Misericordia alongside Saints Sebastian, Rocco, Andrea, and Giuliano, crowned by the Vatican in 1721.
The basilica maintains regular visiting hours throughout the week and provides guided tours upon request, allowing visitors to discover its architectural features and religious artworks.
During the annual 'Canestrelle' procession held every first Sunday of September, local residents present grain offerings to the Madonna, continuing a tradition from 1447.
Location: Macerata
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Piazza San Vincenzo Maria Strambi, 2 - Macerata
Website: http://basilicamisericordia.it
GPS coordinates: 43.30100,13.45621
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:21
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