Religious site
Basilica of Santa Maria della Quercia, Viterbo
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The Basilica of Santa Maria della Quercia is a serene Renaissance church located just outside Viterbo's historic center. Built as a Dominican sanctuary, it houses a venerated fresco of the Virgin and Child, known as the Madonna della Quercia, which is the focus of local devotion. The church's elegant interior features a single nave with side chapels, adorned with frescoes and artworks from the 15th and 16th centuries. Visitors can admire the intricate wooden choir stalls and the peaceful cloister, which offers a quiet space for reflection. The basilica is less crowded than Viterbo's main churches, providing an intimate experience of Renaissance spirituality and art.
Don't miss
- Venerated fresco of the Madonna della Quercia
- Renaissance frescoes in the side chapels
- Intricately carved wooden choir stalls
- Peaceful cloister with a well
- Majestic high altar with marble decorations
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Basilica of Santa Maria della Quercia, Viterbo
You can visit Basilica of Santa Maria della Quercia, Viterbo on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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