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Oratory of Santa Maria Maddalena
(chapels, oratories, tabernacles a Gaggio Montano)Contact: Munipio di Gaggio Montano 0534 38003
localit? Sassane 40041 Pietracolora BO
Tel. 0534 38003 (Municipio) Fax 0534 37666 (Municipio)
Getting here: The oratory occupies a panoramic position overlooking the valley of the Marano river. It is easily accessible from the village. There is a car park. It is accessible to disabled.
The oratory is in the village of Sassane at Pietracolora.
In the XIV century the oratory was mentioned with the name of “Sancte Rayne de Sassana” and was part of the parish of Pitigliano. In the XV century it was named after Santa Maria Maddalena and became part of the parish of Pietracolora. It was destroyed during the war but recently rebuilt in the original place. The oratory is occasionally open in Summer and during its patron saint celebrations. -
Other info:- Pietracolora
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Information by Redazione dell'Appennino Bolognese
Last update: 28/01/15 (NewsID: 5469)
