Church of St. Martino and St. Giovanni Battista or the Sanctuary of the Santissimo Crocifisso (Apecchio)

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The parish church is located in the historic center of Apecchio (PU).
Tradition has it that during a strong earthquake of 1782, which had its epicenter in the Monte Nerone, the eighteenth-century image of the Holy Cross raised his head towards the sky to implore divine protection on Apecchiesi which, according to the testimonies of , reported damage and few casualties compared to neighboring countries.
The church was built on the site of a medieval church, built in turn on an old pagan temple.
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Coordinates:   43°33'30"N   12°25'12"E
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