The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio was founded in 1288 at the behest of Pietro da Morrone (who 14 years later was crowned Pope here taking the name of Celestine V). This basilica is considered the highest expression of Abruzzo architecture as well as the symbol of the city and was declared a national monument in 1902.

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Luca

August 7, 2019

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Very nice basilica in L'Aquila and the burial place of Celestino V pope.

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August 18, 2025

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The Basilica of Collemaggio is a symbolic monument of the city of L'Aquila. A Romanesque church commissioned by Pietro da Morrone, who later became Pope Celestine V.

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