Creation 22 Jun 2021, 11:51 a.m. - Last update 15 Feb 2022, 9:26 a.m. - User: tristana.randi.delta2000
DELTA 2000
ITEM
Name of the POI
Santa Maria Church
POI ID
SantaMariaChurch-Alfonsine
Type
POI Experience
FORM FILLER
Name
Tristana
Surname
Randi
E-mail
tristana.randi@deltaduemila.net
Role
Delta 2000 Tourism Project Manager
Other info
CONTACT PERSON
Name
Ottaviana
Surname
Foschini
E-mail
Ottavia888@hotmail.it
Role
Key Informant
Other info
POI BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Description of the POI
The Church of Santa Maria was constructed after WW2 bombing on the left side of Senio River, where Alfonsine has been rebuilt. The historic church of Alfonsine, on the right side of the river Seno, was destroyed by 30 bombs of half a quintal each, posted along the nave and columns by residents of Alfonsine forced by the Germans. It a modern church of no particular architectural interest, but it hosts a painting – The Baptism of Cristo-Baracca - and a ceramic of Holy Mary of the XVII century.
Description of the full history of Santa Maria Church, from its origin in the XVI century until today.
http://alfonsinemonamour.racine.ra.it/alfonsine/Alfonsine/chiesa_alfonsine.htm
POI GEOREFERENCE
Georeference
44.50709827712134 12.042280002470655
Street address
Corso della Repubblica, 24
City
Alfonsine
State/Province/Region
Italy/Ravenna/Emilia Romagna
Postal/Zip Code
48011
MULTIMEDIA FILES
Filename and typeSantaMaria_image.jpg - (Photograph)
DescriptionSanta Maria Church in Alfonsine, rebuilt after the end of the war, on the left side of Senio River.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_image2.jpg - (Photograph)
DescriptionSanta Maria Church in Alfonsine, rebuilt after the end of the war, on the left side of Senio River.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_image3.jpg - (Photograph)
DescriptionThe original painting in Santa Maria Church and the detail of the dedication inserted in the painting.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_image4.jpg - (Photograph)
DescriptionThe original painting in Santa Maria Church and the detail of the dedication inserted in the painting.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_image5.jpg.png - (Photograph)
DescriptionThe old ceramic of the XVII century, representing Holy Mary, has a singular history and locals are deeply devoted to this piece of art. It was originally collocated in the old church on the right side of Senio River and it survived both the red week (peasants, workers and middle class exponents, mostly of anarchist, socialist, unionist and republican extraction, held together by a common anti-militarist sense, by the opposition to the colonial enterprise in Libya and by the fight against the "Army Discipline Companies", where many militants, recognized as revolutionaries, were sent for "re-education) in June 1914 and the devastation and destruction of WW2 bombs.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_image6.jpg - (Photograph)
DescriptionOttaviana Foschini, as an artist, reproduced on canvas both the Holy Mary of Santa Maria church and other Maries that can be found in small churches scattered on Alfonsine territory.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_image7.jpg - (Photograph)
DescriptionOttaviana Foschini, as an artist, reproduced on canvas both the Holy Mary of Santa Maria church and other Maries that can be found in small churches scattered on Alfonsine territory.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_leaflet-01.pdf - (Leaflet)
DescriptionThe Baptism of Crito-Baracca. The painting, located in Alfonsine’ main church, is a remake of the original painting, destroyed during WW2, representing the baptism of Christ. Both paintings, the destroyed one and the new one, are by Anacleto Margotti and the last one was commissioned to the artist by an unknow American aviator who took part in in the bombing of the bridge of Alfonsine. The model of the first painting was the famous Italian aviator Francesco Baracca, who was deeply admired by the mysterious American pilot. On the lower right side there is a writing that says: Former American aviator – operating in Romagna sky - humbly donates - to the resurrected church of Alfonsine - Baptism Christ - in memory of Hero Baracca - past historical events - hoping for Peace among Peoples. L. F.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeSantaMaria_audio.mp3 - (Audio Recording)
DescriptionOttaviana Foschini, artist and former art teacher, narrates the history of The Baptism of Cristo-Baracca painting and describes its technical characteristics.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeLe_chiese_Santa_Maria_e_Sacro_Cuore_di_Alfonsine.html - (Link)
DescriptionDescription of the full history of Santa Maria Church, from its origin in the XVI century until today.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
CATEGORY
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Material Heritage
Immaterial Heritage
NATURAL HERITAGE
HIDDEN PATRIMONY
Tangible
Intangible
EXPERIENCES
RELEVANT INFORMATION
Type of tourist experience
The painting and the ceramic represent a connection with historic Alfonsine, before it was bombed during WW2.
Length of tourist experience
2 hours
Contact person
Ottaviana Foschini [Ottavia888@hotmail.it]
Opening
Always open
Booking
No
Cost
Languages
Italian, English
"Last mile" accessibility
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation/car parking/bus station
Accessibility/limitations to access
Yes
Popularity of the attraction among the locals
8
Influence on destination choice
1
Tag
World war 2 painting
Information regarding the key informants and stakeholders involved in the research
Ottaviana Foschini
Roberto Lucci is the historical memory of Alfonsine. He has been conducting extended researches on local history since 2001, published several books and he runs a website with all kind of information about history, past events, local traditions.
