Militello in Val di Catania. Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie outside the walls

Among the extra-urban churches, the one of Santa Maria delle Grazie is outside the walls, built in 1504 by Baroness Costanza, daughter of Blasco II Barresi, along the ancient mule track that led to Scordia, where the Loddiero Valley begins.

The church, spared from the earthquake, still preserves the beautiful stone vault in the sacristy.

On the occasion of the feast of the Madonna delle Grazie (2 July), the devotees come here, starting from the church of Santa Maria della Stella.