Monte Compatri. Church of the Madonna del Castagno

The small church of the Madonna del Castagno was built in 1675 in Monte Compatri.

it was erected following the discovery of a painting of the Virgin and Child, owned by the Cardinal Gambara.

The brothers then erected this small church in honour of the Virgin, which has become a place of worship and pilgrimage.


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