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Collemaggio

Collemaggio refers to a hill and historical district in L'Aquila, a city in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. The area is dominated by the Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio, a medieval church and monastery complex that has long been a focal point of religious and cultural life in the city.

Construction of the church began in the late 13th century as part of the Collemaggio monastery. The

Collemaggio and its basilica are significant in local religious traditions and in Abruzzo’s cultural heritage. The

Today, Collemaggio remains a prominent landmark in L'Aquila, attracting pilgrims, historians, and visitors interested in medieval

complex
represents
a
blend
of
Romanesque
and
early
Gothic
architectural
styles
and
is
one
of
the
better-preserved
examples
of
medieval
religious
architecture
in
the
region.
The
church
is
traditionally
associated
with
Pope
Celestine
V,
who
is
believed
to
have
founded
the
monastery
and
who
is
interred
there
in
the
crypt.
site
was
severely
damaged
by
the
6
April
2009
L'Aquila
earthquake,
with
substantial
damage
to
the
church
and
surrounding
structures.
Restoration
and
stabilization
work
has
been
undertaken
in
the
years
since,
with
portions
reopened
for
worship
and
visitors.
architecture
and
Abruzzo’s
cultural
history.
The
area
has
been
a
focus
of
conservation
and
rebuilding
efforts
as
part
of
the
broader
city-wide
reconstruction.