
Sanctuary of Romituzzo in Poggibonsi
This centuries-old place of devotion preserves a large collection of votive offerings
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.
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