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The Church Of Santa Maria Della Gratia (Former Capuchin Church)

unknown18th century

Unione Nazionale Pro Loco d'Italia di Ragusa

Unione Nazionale Pro Loco d'Italia di Ragusa
Ragusa, Italy

Inside the church, under the floor level, there is a crypt. It is possible to visit it by the steps of the mortuary chapel. The bodies of the deceased were treated and then left for a year where a sort of natural embalming took place. Finally they were placed in the niches.

Details

  • Title: The Church Of Santa Maria Della Gratia (Former Capuchin Church)
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date: 18th century
  • Location: Comiso

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