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Audio Guide Oratory of Santa Maria Assunta

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Duration: 12 min
Oratory of Santa Maria Assunta
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About this place

The Oratorio di Santa Maria Assunta is a 16th-century chapel in Riomaggiore, also known as the Oratorio dei Disciplinati or Chiesa della Confraternita dell'Assunta. Recognisable by its distinctive white façade and orange bell tower, the building houses two notable artworks: a 14th-century wooden statue of the Madonna delle Catene and a 15th-century triptych depicting the Virgin Mary, Saint Francis and Saint John. What to see here offers a glimpse into local religious devotion and Renaissance craftsmanship.

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Via Colombo, 19017 Riomaggiore SP, Italy

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Triptych of the High Altar (Madonna with Child and Saints)

Triptych of the High Altar (Madonna with Child and Saints)

The centrepiece of Riomaggiore's oratorio is a 16th-century tempera altarpiece depicting the Madonna and Child flanked by Saint John the Baptist and Saint Francis. This significant work of religious art commands the main altar and exemplifies the devotional character typical of sacred art from that period. Visitors can appreciate its considerable artistic merit as part of what to see in this important local church space.

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Modern Stained Glass Windows (2000)

Modern Stained Glass Windows (2000)

The modern leaded stained glass windows in the Oratorio di Santa Maria Assunta were installed in 2000 and rank among the building's most treasured interior features. Their soft, filtered light creates a distinctly contemplative and devotional atmosphere throughout the space, making them integral to the spiritual character of this sacred setting in Riomaggiore.

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Marble Plaque of 1476

Marble Plaque of 1476

The 1476 marble plaque housed in the Oratorio di Santa Maria Assunta stands as one of Riomaggiore's oldest historical records. The plaque commemorates the indulgences granted by Pope Gregory XIII to the Disciplinanti dell'Assunta confraternity. This remarkable artefact offers a tangible link to the religious practices and papal patronage of 15th-century Liguria.

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  • 1.Triptych of the High Altar (Madonna with Child and Saints)
  • 2.Modern Stained Glass Windows (2000)
  • 3.Marble Plaque of 1476

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