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Audio Guide Sanctuary of Our Lady of Health (Volastra)
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Baroque Altar in the Apse
The Baroque altar sits within a narrow Gothic arched apse that closes off the single nave of the sanctuary. Its placement in this Gothic opening creates a stylistic synthesis reflecting the three major construction periods of the building: Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. This layering of architectural styles offers a tangible record of the building's evolving design across centuries, particularly notable in a modest village setting.
Ogival Sandstone Portal with Gothic Bifora
The pointed archway in sandstone serves as the main entrance to the sanctuary, marking the most striking transition between the building's Romanesque foundations and its Gothic additions. Topped by a Gothic bifurcated window, this vertical composition creates a striking focal point on the austere façade of local stone ashlar. What to see: the interplay of architectural styles on Manarola's characterful frontage.
Image of the Crowned Virgin
The Crowned Virgin image is the focal point of the Volastra sanctuary in Manarola, where it is venerated within the single nave. This sacred object defines the sanctuary's Marian identity and gives it its distinctive devotional character amongst the shrines that dot the Cinque Terre. Visitors to the sanctuary will find this central religious symbol central to understanding the spiritual significance of this hillside chapel.
- 1.Baroque Altar in the Apse
- 2.Ogival Sandstone Portal with Gothic Bifora
- 3.Image of the Crowned Virgin
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