Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
Lanciano, IT
The church of Santa Maria Maggiore is a 13th-century church. The most characteristic feature of the church is the majestic Gothic façade by the master Francesco Petrini of La Spezia, built in the 14th century, with a magnificent portal dating from 1317. At the same time, a tower was erected, flanked by another twin, which, according to local chronicles, was destroyed in the earthquake of 1600. With the restoration of 1540, the layout of the Gothic church was completely changed, with the demolition of the left nave to make way for a large central nave, the entrance to which faced the bell tower.