The church of St. John the Baptist of Acquafondata dates back to the eleventh century when the village around the castle was initiated.
It was mentioned for the first time in a document by Lucio III of 1182.
It was probably dedicated to St. John because the Benedictine monks loved the image of this saint who transmitted modesty, humility, recognition of the good and ability to get involved and work.
The structure has undergone renovations over the centuries, first for the great earthquake of Cassino in 1349.
Then in the eighteenth century to create the baroque transformation of its interior.
The latest restoration dates back to post-war reconstruction and that after the 1984 earthquake.
The interior has three naves and the central one ends with a beautiful baroque altar of the Neapolitan school.
Here is a copy of the image of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa donated by Pope John Paul II who was deeply devoted to her.
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