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Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Arquata del Tronto

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Arquata del Tronto

Type
Church
Address
TrisungoArquata del Tronto (AP)

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The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie) is the parish church of Trisungo, a hamlet of the municipality of Arquata del Tronto, in the province of Ascoli Piceno. It is a modest-sized building with a plain facade, a 16th-century portal and a pointed sandstone bell tower. Permission to build it dates from 1580, and the work was completed in 1585. The building is protected as an Italian cultural heritage site.

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History of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Trisungo

In the 16th century Trisungo already had a church dedicated to Saint James (San Giacomo). However, it had become too small to hold all the inhabitants during services, and the community felt the need for a larger building. In 1580 permission came to build a new church dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie, which was completed in 1585.

What to see in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

The facade is simple and unadorned. The portal dates from the 16th century and retains some decorative elements from the 15th. The bell tower, the portal and the altar dedicated to the Madonna delle Grazie are built of sandstone blocks, the typical local stone.

The interior has a single nave covered by a gabled roof. Two rectangular windows open on either side of the entrance. The complex includes the bell tower and the sacristy, which is reached from the church through two doors in the back wall. The parish house stands at the rear.

Visiting the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

The church is a parish church and belongs to a Catholic religious body. It is therefore best to ask in advance whether it can be entered, especially since many places of worship in Arquata del Tronto were damaged in the 2016 earthquake.

Where the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is located

The church is in Trisungo, within the municipality of Arquata del Tronto, in the upper Tronto valley (Alta valle del Tronto), in the Marche region. The village of Arquata is about 30 km from Ascoli Piceno and about 30 km from Norcia. The municipal territory is crossed by the Via Salaria, an important road since Roman times.

Around the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Arquata del Tronto is the only municipality in Europe that lies within two protected natural areas: the national park of the Sibillini Mountains to the north and the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park to the south. The mostly mountainous territory includes Monte Vettore and Monte Ceresa. The medieval fortress (rocca) towers above the village of Arquata. Other churches in the area are listed on the page about the churches of the Sibillini Mountains.

Frequently asked questions

Why was the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Trisungo built?

In the 16th century the church of San Giacomo, already standing in Trisungo, was too small for the population during services. More space was needed, so in 1580 permission was granted to build a new church dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie, completed in 1585.

What does the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Trisungo look like?

It is a small building with a plain, unadorned facade. It has a single nave with a gabled roof and two rectangular windows on either side of the entrance. The portal dates from the 16th century. The portal, the pointed bell tower and the altar of the Madonna delle Grazie are made of sandstone blocks.

Can the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie be visited after the 2016 earthquake?

Many places of worship in Arquata del Tronto were damaged in the 2016 earthquake. Before planning a visit, it is best to ask whether the interior is accessible.

How far is Arquata del Tronto from Ascoli Piceno and Norcia?

The village of Arquata del Tronto is about 30 km from Ascoli Piceno, the provincial capital, and about 30 km from Norcia. The distance from the Adriatic Sea is about 55 km. Trisungo is a hamlet of the municipality.

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Straight-line distances.