Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata

The Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata was built between 1521 and 1539 and has been the seat of the Constantinian Order of St. George since 1718. On the site there used to be an oratory built as early as the 14th century. At that time, a painting of the Virgin was painted on the façade of the oratory, which soon became the object of devotion, leading to the construction of a larger building.

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  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Café within 500m

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