The church of Santa Maria Maggiore

 

The church of Santa Maria Maggiore is located in via de Vecchietti, which you can reach from the Duomo (cathedral) by taking via de' Cerretani and then turning left into via de Vecchietti.

Address: via de Vecchietti

Times: during the day with variable hours

Price: free of charge

The church of Santa Maria Maggiore was built in the 8th century, rebuilt in the 13th century but the interior dates from the 17th century. Numerous frescoes cover the pillars and the walls.

 

facade of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore

 

The centerpiece is the Madonna attributed to Coppo di Marcovaldo. The polychrome and gilded wooden figure of the Virgin stands out in relief from a wooden panel decorated with paintings on a gold background.

 

Coppo di Marcovaldo Madona

 

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