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History

The first temple dates back to the 11th century. In 1456 the church was destroyed by an earthquake but was rebuilt as early as 1466, in the new and larger town, becoming a parish church and linking the entire village to the diocese of Cassino .

Architecture

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* {{Authority control Maria del Colle Maria del Colle Pescocostanzo