Convent and church of Holy Mary of Grace
Convent and church of Holy Mary of Grace

Sambuci. Convent and church of Holy Mary of Grace

The church of Holy Mary of Grace (Santa Maria delle Grazie) is located at the entrance to the village of Sambuci and is annexed to the Franciscan convent. It is also called the church of SS. Virgin of the Nativity and was built on a previous medieval building. Its renovation dates back to the end of the seventeenth century, under the government of the Astalli family, and continued in the following centuries.

The church has an imposing brick facade built in neoclassical style with a bell tower on the right side. The wooden portal is original and the interior has a single nave with two small side chapels and has a Baroque style with faux marble on the walls.

The convent has a beautiful internal cloister with cross vaults frescoed with the story of Saint Francis.

Today the convent is owned by the municipality and intended for recreational activities.


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