Madonna del Vallone, Acquacanina

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The Chiesa della Madonna del Vallone is a Roman Catholic church or sanctuary located in a rural site in the frazione of Piedicolle in Acquacanina, province of Macerata, in the region of Marche, Italy.[1] It is located within the Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini.[2]

History

This marian shrine was completed in 1747, likely at the site of a chapel or aedicule. The main altarpiece depicts the Madonna and Child.[2] Documents recall a church at the site by 1624. The church also has paintings both from the 20th century and a Deposition attributed to Lorenzo Garbieri.[3]

References

  1. 1.Province of Macerata, tourism entry on church.
  2. 2.[2.2]"Acquacanina: Abbey town". Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  3. 3.Tourism in Macerata, website sponsored by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio della Provincia di Macerata.