Santa Maria del Monte, Caltagirone, Roman Catholic church in Caltagirone, Italy.
The church structure stands at the top of a long staircase, featuring a western-facing facade and internal decorations with religious frescoes.
The church dates back to the 12th century and served as the main religious building in Caltagirone before the construction of San Giuliano Cathedral.
The interior walls display frescoes painted by the Vaccaro brothers in the 1800s, depicting heroines from the Old Testament including Rebecca and Judith.
The church maintains regular opening hours for visitors and worshippers, with access through the decorated ceramic staircase from the town center.
The wooden altar contains a 13th-century icon of Madonna di Conadomini showing Madonna with Child on one side and Risen Christ on the reverse.
Location: Caltagirone
GPS coordinates: 37.23962,14.51190
Latest update: March 28, 2025 14:10
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