Tempio neoclassico detto del Valadier, Neoclassical temple in Genga, Italy.
The octagonal temple stands within a natural cave on Mount Ginguno, constructed with local travertine stone and topped by a lead-covered dome.
Pope Leo XII commissioned this religious building in 1817, with architects Tommaso Zappati and Pietro Ghinelli completing the construction by 1828.
Inside the temple, visitors can observe a marble replica of Madonna and Child from Antonio Canova's workshop, while the original statue resides in Genga's Museum.
The temple opens on Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 18:00, and on Sundays from 10:00 to 12:30 and 15:00 to 18:00.
The structure sits completely integrated into a mountain cave, sharing the space with the ancient Eremo di Santa Maria Infra Saxa monastery.
Location: Genga
Inception: 1817
Architects: Pietro Ghinelli, Tommaso Zappati
GPS coordinates: 43.43077,12.93598
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:17
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