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Places of worship
Sanctuary of Romituzzo in Poggibonsi
This centuries-old place of devotion preserves a large collection of votive offerings
Poggibonsi
Via Montegrappa, 115, 53036 Poggibonsi SI, Italia
The Sanctuary of Romituzzo in Poggibonsi is an ancient place of worship dating back to the 14th century, when it was chosen as a spiritual retreat for several devout women, called Romite, and a Sienese painter painted a picture of the Madonna della Neve in a tabernacle. Popular devotion to this image led to the construction of an oratory in 1460.
Today, many anatomical ex-votives are exhibited in the church. There are approximately 5,000 papier-mâché pieces dating from the 16th and 19th centuries, and about 90 painted tablets, which are currently hanging on the walls of the church and testify to the popular devotion linked to this special sanctuary.
Info: romituzzo.it
Poggibonsi
A land of fortresses and castles cloaked in legends
Poggibonsi, the Valdelsa, has ancient origins, and it doesn’t take long to see this when you get to town. The area is abundant in traces of history, parish churches, imposing castles and fortresses, all just a short walk from the modern atmosphere of a city.
Immersed in a park, you’ll find the Poggio Imperiale Fortress, built on the commission of Lorenzo the Magnificent but never completed. ...
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