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Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Marco (Bedonia) | church, shrine

Italy / Ligurien / Varese Ligure / Bedonia
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The Sanctuary of Bedonia, was built towards the end of 1685 by tenant Marco Lezoli, who wished to dedicated to his patron saint a church on the hill of St. Marc.
Decorated with images of Mary's life, the ancient Sanctuary has only one nave, once encircled by a porch now left only around the facade. Frescoes on the vault depict bible episodes surrounding St. Marc. The wooden Madonna, known as Madonna of the belt or Madonna of consolation, that used to be kept next to the altar, is now in the Basilica, while the original marble altar is situated in the Crypt. turismo.comune.parma.it/
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Coordinates:   44°30'26"N   9°37'54"E
This article was last modified 12 years ago