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Votive Church of Modena

Location Reggio Emilia

17th-century Baroque Catholic church built as a votive offering at the end of a plague, featuring significant artworks and historical architecture. Read more…

Tags place of worship·christian·catholic·church·baroque·architecture·history·art·cristoforo malagola
 

The church was constructed in 1634 following a vow made during the 1630 plague, serving as a symbol of gratitude for the epidemic's end. It is a notable example of Baroque architecture, designed by Cristoforo Malagola. The interior houses important artworks, including a painting by Lodovico Lana and a Sacred Family attributed to Francesco Stringa. The building remains a cultural heritage site and a place of Catholic worship, reflecting the religious and historical context of its time.

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Address 56 Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, Modena 41121, Italy
Coordinates 44°38'50.401" N, 10°55'31.59" E
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