Italian Cities and Towns Photo gallery of Piano di Sorrento: Campania Region - Italy. Images about: St. Michael Archangel's Basilica, Holy Assumption's Confraternity, Particular of "Madonna of the Graces called Rossella" Shrine

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St. Michael Archangel's Basilica
Foto Piano di Sorrento: St. Michael Archangel's Basilica
View of the beautiful Basilica dedicated to St Michael Archangel. It was built during the XVI century on the site of a previous church. It was promoted to pontifical Basilica in the 10th December 1914 and on its façade was lifted the cross and the pontifical coat of arms. The basilica complex includes a convent.
Holy Assumption's Confraternity
Foto Piano di Sorrento: Holy Assumption's Confraternity
The Holy Assumption's Confraternity House is at the back of St. Michael Archangel's Basilica. The building was restored on 1986 after an earthquake stroke the area. Very important for the religious local culture is the celebrations held by the Confraternity among which we can quote the Procession of Holy Thursday.
Particular of "Madonna of the Graces called Rossella" Shrine
Foto Piano di Sorrento: Particular of
Elegant and colored particular of the Shrine, enriching the simple façade. It represents the crowned Madonna with Child. The Legend tells that a woman called Rossella prayed the Madonna to obtain the healing of her sick son. Once she obtained the grace, they built a church to house the Madonna of the Graces' icon.
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