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Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio

(AQ) - L'Aquila

The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio is a religious building in L'Aquila, located just outside the city walls, on the hill of the same name. Founded in 1288 by order of Pietro da Morrone - crowned pope here with the name of Celestine V on 29 August 1294 - it 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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