Shrine of Our Lady of the Hens

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Hens is a Baroque chapel in Pagani with a well-preserved eastern facade showing classical religious architecture. The building displays typical features of Baroque design from its period of construction.

The chapel began construction in 1610 following the discovery of a wooden panel depicting the Virgin of Carmel in a local chicken coop. This unusual finding became the founding event for a place of worship.

The name recalls an old story that remains alive in the community today. People bring offerings to remember the legendary discovery connected to the hens.

The shrine welcomes visitors throughout the year and is situated in the Campania region. It helps to plan your visit around religious celebrations when the chapel is most active.

An unusual tradition involves offering hens to the Madonna during celebrations, reinforcing the connection to the original legend. This practice links the modern celebration to the old story in a very direct way.

Location: Pagani, Campania

Inception: 1610

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: https://madonnadellegalline.org

GPS coordinates: 40.74080,14.61880

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25