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Today (2025), the structure has been literally—and shamefully—razed to the ground, much to the chagrin of those who called for its restoration. All that remains of the original site is an illegible sign half-covered by vegetation.

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The Oratory of the Madonna della Neve (or what remains of it) is located on a stretch of Via della Cava, the road that led from Rosignano Castle to Castiglioncello. The building, which dates back to the late 17th century, was a symbol of Marian worship in Tuscany: dedicated to the Madonna, it was the destination of frequent pilgrimages in the month of May, before it passed into private use and began its gradual decline. In 1816, it was purchased by the Salvetti family, who pledged to ensure its maintenance. However, it was abandoned and slowly allowed to decay, even by subsequent owners, so much so that today it is no longer even clear to whom (private, public, or religious) it belongs. In the early years of this century, it came to the attention of two classes from the Fattori Middle School in Rosignano, who, through careful archival research, studied its history and submitted a project, accompanied by a model, requesting its restoration and enhancement as a historic building in the area and a testament to rural culture. However, this did not seem to be enough to raise awareness among local authorities. From research conducted in the municipal archives by teachers and students of the school, we know that "the little church takes its name from a particular event. During an exceptional snowfall, the oratory's loggia inexplicably remained completely free of snow, offering shelter to chilly pilgrims." The structure is of the gabled type and consists of two rectangular rooms (the oratory itself and a sort of sacristy), preceded by an arched portal and followed by a curious turret-shaped bell tower with only two corner walls. Furthermore, until 1970, the year in which the church was desecrated, there were three tombs and an altar inside, which later disappeared. Today (2021) it appears semi-ruined and overgrown.

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beautiful mountain village with great views

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Beautiful stretch of road with beautiful typical Tuscan views and on the coast and little traffic. To and from Riparbella and Castellina.

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Lavender fields along the provincial road leading to Pieve Santa Luce, in bloom from early June to mid-July.

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A really beautiful and recommendable section.

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Halfway up the hill between the plain and Castellina Marittima, it's worth stopping at the panoramic square overlooking the valley, or for a sandwich with local cheese and ham at one of the grocery stores. Leaving the village, there's a small park with a fountain of quality water and a shaded bench near a statue of a mother with a dead child in her arms, a reminder of the barbarity of war.

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On the road from Riparbella to Castellina Marittima you always have a great panorama of the coastal region and the surrounding area.

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