Santa Maria degli Angeli, Catholic pilgrimage church and convent in Cassano delle Murge, Italy
The sanctuary includes a church with a central nave leading to multiple altars, including those dedicated to St. Rita and St. Augustine, all enhanced with marble finishes.
The complex originated in 1250 when a priest discovered an image of Madonna degli Angeli painted on a cave wall, hidden during the persecution under Leo III.
The sanctuary features an 18th-century facade with a central lunette containing a relief sculpture depicting the Virgin of the Angels guarding the entrance.
Located 400 meters above sea level, visitors can access the sacred grotto through an artificial staircase constructed within the main sanctuary building.
Archaeological excavations in the cave revealed bones of rhinoceros and elephants from the Pleistocene era, along with early Christian religious artifacts.
Location: Cassano delle Murge
GPS coordinates: 40.88997,16.75174
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:28
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