Santa Maria Maggiore

Miglionico, Italy

Santa Maria Maggiore in the town of Miglionico is a church with its romanesque belltower, attached to a small Franciscan convent. The church is mainly notable for housing the Polyptych of Miglionico, a large 18 panel masterpiece painted by Cima da Conegliano in 1499. The work was purchased by the local bishop in 1598, and installed in this chapel in the 18th century.

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Founded: 1515-1534
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Giuseppe Loperfido (10 months ago)
A beautiful Church that deserves a worthy restoration within the internal walls to make it even more appreciable
Michele Piccinni (12 months ago)
Small chest of Lucania, full of works of art of great value, mystical and enchanting place!.????.
Dimichino G. ART (2 years ago)
Church full of works of art. The crucifix inspired Mel Gibson's film "The Passion". The ancient organ is also beautiful and particular
Ilario Bonomi (3 years ago)
The origin of the church dates back to the eighth century, but very little remains of that time. Just the portal and the bell tower retain Renaissance decorations, including a beautiful pieta in the lunette of the portal and bas-reliefs in the bell tower. The interior is above all known for the polyptych by Cima da Conegliano, which obscures everything else (and by a lot).
Michele Di Chito (6 years ago)
The church is worth a visit. The internal organ and the altar are very beautiful
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