The sanctuary of Santa Maria della Figura was built in 700 near a cave in Selva di Sora.
An ancient image of the Madonna was venerated here.
Legend has it that a shepherd had lost a cow and ventured into the woods to look for it.
He found the cow kneeling in front of a rock where the image of the Madonna was.
The miracle attracted pilgrims and the faithful of Sora decided to build a small chapel.
The Sorani financed the church with donations or personally working on its construction.
The hermits went to build the first rooms to be able to sleep next to the image and keep the Madonna.
Today the church has three naves and some chapels.
A 'treasure' room houses all the ex-votos, that is the thanks of the faithful to the Madonna.
The bell tower dates back to 1937.
The dome is covered with a pictorial cycle in which the S.S. Trinity, the Virgin and the four Evangelists.
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