Church and hospital were founded in 1320 by the lay brotherhood of the Compenitenti. The construction was superimposed on some sacred pre-existences,

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Church and hospital were founded in 1320 by the lay brotherhood of the Compenitenti. The construction was superimposed on some sacred pre-existences, such as an oratory dedicated to the Virgin Mary

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Size: 6064px × 4035px
Location: Abruzzo, Italy
Photo credit: © Sergio FEOLA / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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