Madonna del Vallone, Acquacanina explained

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.

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. 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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.provincia.mc.it/curiosita-cms/luoghi-di-fede-chiesa-della-madonna-del-vallone-di-acquacanina/ Province of Macerata
  2. http://www.turismomacerata.it/it/chiese-barocche/chiesa-di-santa-maria-del-vallone Tourism in Macerata