Graffignano. Sanctuary of the Madonna of Castellonchio

Graffignano. Sanctuary of the Madonna of Castellonchio

The sanctuary of the Madonna of Castellonchio is located on a plain not far from the town of Graffignano.

Next to the place there is a spring of water called Water of Madonna (acqua della Madonna).

In this shrine for over 400 years a miraculous fresco of the Madonna has been revered.

The new church was built at the beginning of last century modifying the ancient one and changing its orientation.

There are other frescoes, various votive offerings and a painting of the Umbrian school depicting the 'Madonna between the Saints Sebastian and Rocco'.


Written by:
Benedicta Lee

Born in Rome from an Italian mother and American father, she works as a freelance communications manager and designer in the tourism sector, a career and interest which she is pursuing with a...

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