Santa Maria della Quercia
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Santa Maria della Quercia Our Lady of the Oak Tree
27 Piazza della Quercia
Church of the Butchers' confraternity, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
History
The first church here was called San Nicolò. The site was bought by the Confraternity of Butchers in 1523, and with the backing of Pope Julius II it was rebuilt and rededicated to Our Lady. The appellation is the same as that of an important sanctuary near Viterbo, and the church was mainly used by the many people from that region who lived in the area. The oak tree is also the heraldic symbol of Pope Julius II.
In 1727, Pope Benedict XIII had the church rebuilt. It was re-consecrated in 1738. Exterior
The façade was designed by Filippo Raguzzini. It is convex, with a high attic.
The church has a garden on the roof. Interior
Above the altar, there is an icon of Our Lady of the Oak Tree, framed in foliage. Special notes
The church is normally open only on Sunday, and may also be closed some Sundays.
