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General information
Name:
The Church of Madonna of Roca
Alternative name:
Category:
Church, ruined church, chapel, temple
Religion:
Catholic
World heritage:
no
Description:
The Church of Madonna of Roca dates back to the XVII century and it was built on the ruins of a small church. The sanctuary has a three naves plan, a cross vaulted roof and apse. The high altar is a work of fine local stone dated to the XVII century.
Events:
Feast of Our Lady of Roca (Roca Vecchia) - first Sunday in August
Location
Address:
località Roca Vecchia
City:
Melendugno
Zip:
73026
Country:
Italy
Territorial unit:
Puglia
Latitude:
40.2857
Longitude:
18.4262
Elevation:
8.28
Contact
Manager:
Phone:
Web address:
Stakeholder organization:
Archdiocese of Lecce
Additional information
Accessibility:
Average
Availability:
Visit by appointment
Condition:
Average
Attractiveness:
Medium
Particularity:
City attractiveness:
National
City services:
Average
Thematic routes:
oip:
Religious tourism,Cultural tourism,Holiday tourism,Active tourism
Keywords:
Marian shrine,Neoclassical,Pilgrimage visits