Madonna del Giglio, Baroque sanctuary in Prato, Italy
Description
Madonna del Giglio is a Baroque church in Prato featuring a single nave supported by seven wooden roof trusses. The high altar displays a venerated fresco of the Madonna that serves as the focal point of the interior.
History
The building was created between 1672 and 1680 through transformation of the Oratory of San Silvestro following reported miraculous events. This renovation marked the conversion of a smaller prayer space into a prominent Baroque sanctuary.
Culture
The name originates from a dried lily flower that was placed before a Marian image and unexpectedly bloomed. This event shaped the sanctuary's identity and drew local devotion to this place of worship.
Practical
The sanctuary is located at Piazza San Marco 18 near the Deportation Museum and the Civic Museum in Palazzo Pretorio. Visitors can easily walk between these cultural sites as they all stand in the city center.
Did you know?
The interior holds numerous artistic works, including a 1705 canvas by painter Pier Dandini. This painting depicts Saints Sylvester, Hyacinth, and Mary Magdalene and ranks among the sanctuary's most important artworks.
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