Church of Santa Maria
Cloz
Its origin rises again to beyond 1600. It is of Gothic style and it has been declared a monument. The turns of the presbytery and the spaces between the joints are painted with Angels and the Devoted carrying tributes and flowers to Maria, Protectress of Her Believers. The external façade is simple, satisfied with a painted round window and an arched door flanked by two small cross-grilled windows. To the side rises the bell tower that dates to 1688.
Bell Tower of Santa Maria
(c)Collene Jackson
Ceiling Fresco of Santa Maria
(c) 2000 Allen Rizzi
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For the English translation from Italian text many thanks to Allen E. Rizzi.
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