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Audio guide Church of Santa Lucia a las Malvas in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Church of Santa Lucia a las Malvas telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Church of Santa Lucia a las Malvas:
- 1Right Nave
The right nave is the only one of the three naves in Santa Lucia alle Malve that has never ceased its liturgical function, remaining the active place of worship for the entire rock-cut complex.
- 2Central Nave
The central nave of Santa Lucia alle Malve is the most architecturally intricate liturgical space in this rock-hewn complex.
- 3Left Nave
The left nave of the rock-cut complex of Santa Lucia alle Malve is separated from the central nave by a substantial pillar.
- 4Madonna del Latte (fresco, c. 1270)
The Madonna del Latte is a fresco painted around 1270 directly onto the rock wall of the church.
- 5Archangel Michael (fresco, 1250)
This fresco of Archangel Michael, dating to around 1250, occupies one of two central niches in the left nave of the church, alongside the Madonna del Latte.
- 6Coronation of the Virgin (fresco, 14th century)
The Coronation of the Virgin is a substantial fresco adorning the right nave wall of the church, depicting Christ placing a crown upon Mary's head.
- 7Iconostasis (fragmentos)
The fragmentary iconostasis from Santa Lucia alle Malve consists of remains from a Greek Orthodox liturgical screen that once divided the central nave from the presbytery.
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- 1.Right Nave
- 2.Central Nave
- 3.Left Nave
- 4.Madonna del Latte (fresco, c. 1270)
- 5.Archangel Michael (fresco, 1250)
- 6.Coronation of the Virgin (fresco, 14th century)
- 7.Iconostasis (fragmentos)
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