Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Sovana

#3 among attractions in Sovana

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Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (address: Piazza del Pretorio) is a place located in Sovana (Tuscany region) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 932 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°39'25"N latitude and 11°38'46"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Rocca Aldobrandesca (forts and castles, 4 min walk), Sovana Cathedral (sacred and religious sites, 6 min walk), Via cava (archaeological site, 14 min walk).

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Maria MaggioreArchitectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 42°39'25"N, 11°38'46"E

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Piazza del PretorioSovana 58010 Italy

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Church of Santa Maria Maggiore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pitigliano Cathedral, Sovana Cathedral, Via cava, Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie.

1.9 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Baroque architecture
Pitigliano Cathedral, Pitigliano
49 min walk • Pitigliano Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul in the town of Pitigliano, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is currently the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello, established in 1986.
~1230 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Romanesque architecture
Sovana Cathedral, Sovana
6 min walk • Sovana Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Sovana, now a frazione of the town of Sorano, in the province of Grosseto, region of Tuscany, Italy, dedicated to Saint Peter.
0.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Via cava, Sovana
14 min walk • The Vie Cave, also known in Italian as Cavoni, is a road network in southern Europe, found in Spain, Italy, Turkey and as far east as Jordan. In Italy they partly link an Etruscan necropolis and several settlements in the area between Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano.
2 miSE
Church
Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie, Pitigliano
52 min walk • The shrine of Madonna delle Grazie is a religious building located in Pitigliano, in the province of Grosseto.
5.6 miSW
City, Archaeological site
Statonia
144 min walk • Statonia was an ancient Etruscan city whose location is unknown and disputed. Directly cite by George Dennis, The Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria vol I pag. 467 ss. Chapter XXIV STATONIA: ".. If not on this site, where shall we place the ancient Statonia? it is a question not to be answered definitely.
2.1 miSE
Cemetery
Cimitero ebraico di Pitigliano, Pitigliano
54 min walk • The Jewish cemetery is a cemetery space located in Pitigliano, on a small tuff plateau that rises at the southeastern foot of the higher cliff on which the historic town center stands.
1.9 miSE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Rocco, Pitigliano
48 min walk • The church of Santa Maria e San Rocco is a sacred building located in Pitigliano, in the province of Grosseto.
1.9 miSE
42°38'2"N • 11°40'2"E
Sinagoga e Ghetto Ebraico, Pitigliano
49 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, History museum, Synagogue
3.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Fortezza Orsini, Sorano
100 min walk • The Orsini Fortress is an imposing fortified and residential complex located in the upper part of the village of Sorano, in the province of Grosseto, in a dominant position with respect to the entire town and the surrounding area.
3.9 miNE
42°41'3"N • 11°42'50"E
Masso Leopoldino, Sorano
100 min walk • Architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles
1.9 miSE
Fountain
Fontana delle Sette cannelle, Pitigliano
50 min walk • The Fountain of the Seven Spouts is a monumental fountain located in the historic center of Pitigliano. Its location is on the southern side of Piazza della Repubblica, which is occupied and enclosed entirely by the said fountain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Santa Maria Maggiore?

Nearby attractions include Rocca Aldobrandesca, Sovana (4 min walk), Sovana Cathedral, Sovana (6 min walk), Via cava, Sovana (14 min walk).