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Sanctuary of Saint Mary of Charity (Church of the Broom)

Sanctuary of Saint Mary of Charity (Church of the Broom)

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Sanctuary of Saint Mary of Charity (Church of the Broom)

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Location: Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy

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1. Ponte Romano di Solestà – Tronzano Rock Arch loop from Borgo Solestà

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2. Ponte Romano di Solestà – Caffè Meletti loop from San Giacomo

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3. Cafe Meletti – Ponte Romano di Solestà loop from San Filippo

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April 5, 2025

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Carità is commonly called by the citizens of Ascoli with the name of Church of the Scopa, from the name of the Confraternity of the Disciplinati, faithful who during the processions used to beat each other with broom-shaped whips which were also used to collect the grain sold in the square from the ground. The original building dated back to the 14th century, then in 1532 it underwent important works and modifications by Cola dell’Amatrice and the Ascoli Count Conti and these renovations continued for about a century when a more exuberant style had established itself, the imprint of which is evident inside with paintings and stuccoes of considerable interest. One of the best works of Cola is considered to be the facade of this sanctuary with its four elegant fluted Corinthian pilasters, concluded by capitals worked with olive leaves that rest on solid pedestals, with a continuous trabeation. The design of the attic is attributed to the Ascoli native Conte Conti, while that of the three doors on the façade is the work of Antonio Giosafatti. The unique onion-shaped bell tower dates back to the end of the 17th century. The interior of the church has a single nave, adorned with elegant 17th-century decorations with flying figures and cherubs in Baroque style. On the high altar we find a precious Nativity, the work of Girolamo Buratti. In the side chapels there were works by Simone De Magistris, the Annunciation by Guido Reni which is now located in the Pinacoteca Comunale, a canvas by the Venetian Pier Gaya depicting Sant’Emidio consecrated bishop by Pope San Marcello. Attached to the church we find the Oratory of the Misericordia whose members had the task of spiritually assisting the condemned of the place until their death. (c) eventi.turismo.marche.it/Cosa-vedere/Attrazioni/Chiesa-di-S-Maria-della-Carita-o-Chiesa-della-Scopa/496

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Elevation 150 m

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Sanctuary of Saint Mary of Charity (Church of the Broom)

1. Ponte Romano di Solestà – Tronzano Rock Arch loop from Borgo Solestà

2. Ponte Romano di Solestà – Caffè Meletti loop from San Giacomo

3. Cafe Meletti – Ponte Romano di Solestà loop from San Filippo

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