Santa Maria di Correano, Ausonia

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Santa Maria di Correano is a Romanesque style, Roman Catholic church in the town of Ausonia, province of Frosinone, region of Lazio, Italy.

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History

The church was erected at the site of a former ancient Roman villa, located outside of the town, on the slopes of Monte Fammera. The structure includes spolia from the site. The interiors house a medieval frescoes of San Nicola, the Madonna and Child, and Christ calming the Storm. [1]

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References

  1. Comune of Ausonia, entry on church.